News From Around the System

Proof of Pimple: Mouse Model Validates How “Good” and “Bad” Bacteria Affect Acne

The novel model mimics human acne and introduces new possibilities for targeted treatments and vaccines

Dr. Kenneth Chang discusses Alex Trebek's pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Study to Investigate How Sexual Trauma Increases HIV Susceptibility in Women

Sexual violence produces adverse social and behavioral impacts — and biological too

Tech Tips: Four Top Health Systems Share Novel Approaches to Improve Patient Engagement

UCI Health supports colorectal cancer awareness

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and UCI Health is at the forefront of prevention, diagnosis and treatment. “The fact that one in every 20 Americans will get colorectal cancer is a national tragedy,” said…

Cam and Wanda Garner Give $2M to Endow Faculty Chair at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

Edward Ball, MD, director and chief of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, named inaugural chair holder

By Blocking Protein, Researchers Keep Brain Tumors from Repairing Themselves

Machinery Used in Basic Cell Division Does Double Duty as Builder of Neurons

Study Identifies Predictors of Psychiatric Events During Drug-Assisted Smoking Cessation

UCI Health treats first prostate cancer patient with latest high-intensity ultrasound device

UCI Medical Center has become the first U.S. hospital to treat prostate cancer patients using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology. “This recent advance in prostate cancer treatment allows for incredibly accurate targeting and destruction of cancerous tissue while sparing healthy tissue and the surrounding structure of the prostate,“ said Edward…