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UC San Diego Health Begins Treating Multiple Myeloma with CAR T-cell Therapy

As the first designated medical center in San Diego certified to offer this type of immunotherapy, UC San Diego Health will begin treating patients this month.

Cross Border Effort to Vaccinate 10,000 Maquiladora Workers

A coalition of six U.S. subsidiary companies have sponsored a COVID-19 mobile clinic to vaccinate 10,000 maquiladora workers employed in Baja California, Mexico. UC San Diego Health is vaccinating about 1,500 workers daily.

Superficial Relationship: Enzymes Protect the Skin by Ignoring Microbes and Viruses

UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers identify how the body regulates and prevents constant skin inflammation.

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

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

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

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.