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Antiparasitic Drug Shows Power Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia

UC San Diego researchers have helped discover that a drug used to treat pinworms, can be repurposed to rejuvenate cellular structures and potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.

$1 Million from Prebys Foundation Supports Pivot Grants to Drive Medical Research at UC San Diego

The UC San Diego School of Medicine announced the inaugural recipients of its pivot grant program, an initiative made possible by a $1 million gift from Prebys Foundation to help protect San Diego’s biomedical research sector in response to declining federal funding for medical research.

Q&A: Vaccine Importance, Safety, Disease Prevention

In observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, Leah Kern, MD, explains why vaccines are safe and provide protection for our community

New Therapy Outperforms Standard Treatment in Reducing Binge Eating Among Veterans

Researchers from UC San Diego found that a novel treatment called regulation of cues combined with behavioral weight loss (ROC+BWL) was more effective than standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing binge eating among Veterans with overweight or obesity.

Cannabis Use Disorder Triples Risk of Oral Cancer

Cannabis use disorder is associated with a significantly higher risk of oral cancer, says new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Compassionate Communication Training Rebuilds Connection in a High-Stress Health Care Culture

The Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship at UC San Diego Health addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce burnout.

Synergistic Treatment Approach Supercharges Cancer Immunotherapy

A precise timing of existing treatments could significantly improve treatment outcomes for one of the most aggressive cancers, suggests new research from researchers at UC San Diego.

Paging Dr. Vane: Dissecting Hollywood’s Medical Mayhem at Comic-Con

He is a doctor, he has played one on TV, and this week he is preparing to present his seventh Comic-Con panel as the annual event converges on downtown San Diego.

Gene Signature an Early Warning System for Aggressive Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds

A molecular pathway used by pancreatic cancer cells to adapt to stress and inflammation could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the deadly disease.

UC San Diego Expands Its Capacity to Test Innovative Treatments for Disease

The UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute has expanded its clinical space, making room for more clinical trials that turn basic research into real-world medical treatments to improve human health.

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