News From Around the System

UC San Diego Health Earns 2019 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired Recognition

Leukemia Drug Shows Promise for Treating a Childhood Brain Cancer

In mouse model, repurposed drug attacks medulloblastoma from two sides, reducing need for toxic combination therapies

UCI Health expert highlights latest research on cannabis and pain

UCI Health invites the public to learn more about the latest research on cannabis and pain in the next Newport Beach Library Lecture Series – Medicine in Our Backyard at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 at the Newport Beach Central Library. Cannabis is being touted as a panacea for…

Hysterectomy and Mesh Support May Have Similar Outcomes in Repairing Vaginal Prolapse

Findings could help bring safer and more effective mesh kits to market for uterus preservation treatment options

New 3D Technology Can Repair Aneurysms Previously Deemed Inoperable

UC San Diego Health surgeons perform procedure in half the time, with minimal iodine contrast

How the Eyes Might Be Windows to the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers say how quickly a person’s pupil dilates while taking cognitive tests

UC San Diego Receives Funding from Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative

UCI Health announces lineup for 2019-2020 Newport Beach Public Library lectures

UCI Health is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2019-2020 Newport Beach Public Library Lecture Series – Medicine in Your Backyard, presented with the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. UCI Health experts in pain management, aging issues, mental and cognitive health, among others will address timely topics and answer…

FAK Protein Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

Multimillion-Dollar Grant Funds New Vaccine Effort to Prevent Strep Throat Infections

Up to $15 million may be awarded to develop novel vaccine based on key discoveries by UC San Diego researchers