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One-Two Punch: Novel Drug Pairing Could Beat Pancreatic Cancer

UC San Diego researchers find a combination of drugs outperformed other treatments in human and mouse models of pancreatic cancer; now urge clinical trial

Study: Potential New Treatment Identified for Liver Disease

Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine identified a potential new drug that improved liver fibrosis in patients with NASH by 27%.

Premature Baby Born in 1981 Delivers Premature Twins in 2022 at Same Hospital

Patient who was in the UC San Diego Health NICU in 1981 receives specialized care throughout life and delivers premature twins at the same hospital.

Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health NICU suite

Walkable Neighborhoods Help Adults Socialize, Increase Community

Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to socialize and have a stronger sense of community, report researchers at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science.

Cartoon style graphic of a buildings and neighbors walking

Tethering of Shattered Chromosomal Fragments Paves Way for New Cancer Therapies

UC San Diego scientists discover shattered chromosomal fragments are tethered together during cell division before being rearranged; destroying the tether may help prevent cancerous mutations

Rohit Loomba, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Loomba will lead the division at UC San Diego School of Medicine, building upon a team that shines a light on UC San Diego Health’s tripartite mission.