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Computer Model of Blood Enzyme May Lead to New Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease

UC San Diego Health — January 3, 2022

Computer simulations from UC San Diego School of Medicine reveal the action mechanism and substrate specificity of an important blood enzyme. These findings open the door for new therapeutics against cardiovascular disease, and further support a unifying theory of phospholipase function.

When Mom Talks, Are Infants with ASD Listening?

UC San Diego Health — January 3, 2022

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine pinpoint the regions of the brain and neural mechanisms responsible for normal or impaired development of a child’s response to baby talk and why infants with autism do not typically respond well.

New research shows violence is broadly felt by millions of Californians

UC Davis Health — January 3, 2022

Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown millions of Californians are indirectly impacted by violence. While relatively few experience violent acts, 64% of surveyed Californians heard gunshots, passed sidewalk memorials or learned about violence through their social networks.

candles flicker outside at night in a makeshift memorial

Children’s Virtual Bereavement Art Group starts this month

UC Davis Health — January 3, 2022

The UC Davis Child Life and Creative Art Therapy Department will host “Remembering Together: Virtual Bereavement Art Group,” focusing on grief and processing loss through self-expression and art for children this month.

Girl doing art project through Zoom

Unmatched for excellence

UCI Health — December 29, 2021

UCI Health is home to 187 doctors who have been named 2022 Physicians of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association, more than any other hospital in the region. This prestigious honor, announced in the January 2022 issue of Orange Coast magazine, is bestowed by the volunteer physician organization as…

FDA issues guidance to lower sodium intake

UCLA Health — December 29, 2021

Vendors of prepared foods are requested to cut the amount of salt in their products in order to help reduce the amount of salt the average American consumes a day

Emergency Department sees record number of patients

UC Davis Health — December 29, 2021

UC Davis Medical Center experienced an all-time high number of patients triaged in the Emergency Department this week. Providers treated over 300 patients, including an influx of people seeking Covid-19 testing.

UC Davis Medical Center

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