News From Around the System

Diet Plays Critical Role in NASH Progressing to Liver Cancer in Mouse Model

When fed diet high in fat and cholesterol, mice that overate became obese, diabetic and developed NASH, which progressed to kidney and cardiovascular disease and liver cancer

Noted Researcher and Scientific Leader Jack E. Dixon Retires

In a career spanning almost half-a-century, Dixon pioneered new discoveries and advanced science at both UC San Diego and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Cross Border Effort to Vaccinate 10,000 Maquiladora Workers

UC San Diego Health Joins Call to Don’t Delay HPV Vaccinations, Save Lives

COVID-19 pandemic interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention

Older Adults with Functional Impairments Linked to Prescription Drug Use/Misuse

Study finds adults age 50 and older with functional impairments at higher risk of medical cannabis use, as well as prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative use and misuse

New High for Migraine Treatment? Trial Looks at Effectiveness of THC, CBD

First placebo-controlled trial worldwide to examine cannabis (THC and/or CBD) as potentially effective treatments for acute migraines

Commonly Used Drugs for Schizophrenia Linked to Greater Cognitive Impairment

Medications with anticholinergic properties are often key parts of treatment, but may worsen brain functioning

Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Give $12 Million to UC San Diego

Internationally recognized head and neck cancer center at UC San Diego Health now named after the couple

Using Ultrasound Stimulation to Reduce Inflammation in COVID-19 In-Patients

Early Screening Tool Leads to Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder

But in a surprising finding, pediatricians are far more apt to act if parents independently express concerns