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Study found that nearly half of Medicare Part D beneficiaries with cancer are projected to reach the annual out of pocket cap, with about one-third doing so as early as January. Enrollment in Medicare Prescription Plan would allow beneficiaries to spread these costs across the year.
By targeting proteins used to splice genes, UC San Diego researchers have unlocked a new approach to treating triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and difficult to treat subtype of the disease.
Researchers from UC San Diego have found that pharmacists and female pharmacy technicians are more likely to die by suicide. Findings emphasize need for more mental health support for health care workers.
UC San Diego has received a $7.4 million grant to support the development of a first-of-its-kind stem cell-based gene therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive loss of coordination, muscle strength, heart function and overall mobility.
A study of people with auto-brewery syndrome — a rare condition causing intoxication without drinking alcohol — has found a link between gut microbes and symptoms, pointing to new treatment strategies.
A new study has found that the microbial communities making up the gastrointestinal tract of rats are shaped by the genes of their social partners. The findings could have implications for human health.
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