News Archive - Annie Pierce

UC San Diego Health Offers Novel Gene Therapy for Bladder Cancer

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in San Diego County to offer novel gene therapy for bladder cancer.

UC San Diego Health Recognized as High Performer for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality

UC San Diego Medical Center earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index.

Study Reveals AI Enhances Physician-Patient Communication

UC San Diego School of Medicine study shows that AI enhances physician-patient communication.

As Pickleball’s Popularity Surges, Injuries Are Also on the Rise

Pickleball: As America’s fastest-growing sport continues to soar so are injuries. UC San Diego Health physical therapists offer guidance to stay injury-free.

World-Renowned Surgeon Named New Director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health

Diane M. Simeone, MD, has been named the new director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.

UC San Diego Health Physicians Top the List

More than 100 UC San Diego Health Physicians named “Top Docs” in annual survey.

UC San Diego Health among First in Nation to Perform Regenerative Brain Cell Procedure for Epilepsy

UC San Diego Health is among the first in the nation to perform an experimental regenerative brain cell therapy for epilepsy aimed at eliminating seizures.

New Sports Medicine Procedure Heals Runner’s Heel

UC San Diego Health offers new minimally invasive sports medicine treatment to repair tendon overuse injuries.

UC San Diego Health Spotlights SMART Health Insurance Cards

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in the nation to pilot scanning health insurance card QR codes for easy patient check-in.

New Prostate Biopsy Procedure Reduces Risk, Improves Accuracy

New UC San Diego Health transperineal prostate biopsy procedure now offered in clinic setting.