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New Blood Test Score Detects Hidden Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (external site)

New blood test score helps detect hidden alcohol-related liver disease early, offering a simple cost-effective tool to guide timely care.

UC San Diego Health Joins National Research for Maternal-Fetal Care (external site)

Region’s only academic medical center is now part of the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Care Network, expanding clinical trial access for patients in Southern California.

A Heart Big Enough to Save Two Lives through Living Organ Donation (external site)

Anh Nguyen’s extraordinary journey as the first double living organ donor at UC San Diego Health changed the trajectory of two patients' lives.

How to Eat Right for a Healthy Heart (external site)

UC San Diego Health registered dietitian answers commonly asked questions about how to eat right for heart health — including healthy swaps and a recipe.

Flu Season Lasts Longer Than You Think: Where to Get Care (external site)

Flu season lasts from fall to spring. Learn key symptoms, when to see a health care provider, and get same-day flu testing and treatment at UC San Diego Health Express Care.

Personalizing Cancer Treatments Significantly Improve Outcome Success (external site)

First global trial shows tumor DNA-guided cancer therapy is safe and effective, improving outcomes through personalized drug combinations in oncology care.