In a first of its kind clinical trial led by UC Davis Health, HOPE-2 showed that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The Rapid Response Team has been presented with a DAISY Team Award, which recognizes outstanding members of the nursing community. The team is being honored for exceptional patient care and the emergent support they provide colleagues throughout the hospital.
UCI Health has earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), becoming one of only 45 rectal cancer programs in the nation and the first in Orange County to hold this designation. To achieve this voluntary three-year accreditation from NAPRC, a quality assurance program established by the…
A first-of-its-kind study showed that a prenatal mindfulness program linked to healthier stress response in babies as well as less depression and better glucose tolerance in mothers.
55% of seniors with dementia take more than six medications even though most have good health. However, a UCSF study showed that 87% are willing to cut down if their doctors agree.
More than twice as many people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco died during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years, with the leading cause of death being drug overdose. No deaths were attributed to the virus itself.
