Experimental Gene Therapy Shields Brain from Toxic Protein Damage
A gene therapy approach developed by UC San Diego researchers could provide a fix for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and related dementias.
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Celebrating a New Generation of Pharmacy Leaders
Cheered on by family, friends, mentors and loved ones — both in person and from afar — graduates of the UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences stepped forward at Commencement to receive their diplomas and celebrate their official entry into the pharmacy profession
Machine Learning Personalizes Depression Treatment with the Help of Wearable Technology
UC San Diego researchers report substantial reductions in symptoms of depression by using machine learning to tailor behavioral interventions based on data participants collect about their own moods and daily habits.
Sex Differences in Dementia Risks Reveal Stronger Cognitive Impacts in Women
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that women not only experience a higher burden of certain modifiable dementia risk factors, but also appear more vulnerable to their effects on cognitive function.
Leucovorin Prescriptions for Children with Autism Surged After Public Attention
National study found use of the drug rose sharply following major media coverage and later White House promotion, despite limited large-scale evidence for autism treatment.
AI-Powered CPR Coach Outperforms 911 Dispatchers in Guiding Bystander Resuscitation
Open-source AI agent ChatCPR beat human dispatchers at CPR coaching in every head-to-head test - delivering guideline-based help that could save lives in 350,000+ U.S. out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year.
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