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

May 20, 2021

Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health joins other National Cancer Institute cancer centers in urging that HPV vaccinations get back on track as part of cancer prevention. Don’t delay. Save lives.

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

May 20, 2021

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that functional impairments among adults aged 50 and older are associated with a higher risk of medical cannabis use; and prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative use and misuse.

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

May 19, 2021

UC San Diego Health is conducting the first known randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial looking at cannabis as a potentially effective treatment for acute migraines.

Genetic Tools Help Identify a Cellular Culprit for Type 1 Diabetes

May 19, 2021

By mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes, a condition that affects more than 1.6 million Americans.

Commonly Used Drugs for Schizophrenia Linked to Greater Cognitive Impairment

May 17, 2021

UC San Diego researchers report that medications commonly prescribed to reduce the severity of physical and mental health symptoms associated with schizophrenia may have a cumulative effect of worsening cognitive function in patients.

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

May 12, 2021

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have begun a pilot clinical trial to test the efficacy of using ultrasound to stimulate the spleen and reduce COVID-19-related inflammation, decreasing the length of hospital stays.

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

May 10, 2021

Researchers confirm effectiveness of early screening tool to identify infants with autism, prompting earlier treatment, but key is parental involvement.

Controlling Cholesterol in Microglia Alleviates Chronic Pain, Opioid-Free

May 10, 2021

Using a mouse model, researchers discover pivotal role of cholesterol in chronic pain often caused by chemotherapy, and propose novel therapy.

Susan Bukata, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

May 6, 2021

Bukata is only the fourth woman in the U.S. to lead a health system’s orthopedic surgery department.

Blanks for the Memory

May 6, 2021

UC San Diego researchers report that one kind of perceptual learning can occur in memory-impaired persons who do not actually remember what they learned.
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