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In observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, Leah Kern, MD, explains why vaccines are safe and provide protection for our community
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From Simulations to Systems
UC San Diego School of Medicine’s four-year curriculum is designed to prepare and educate future physicians to excel in core competencies, navigate complex health care systems and provide specialty experiences to support their career goals.
New Therapy Outperforms Standard Treatment in Reducing Binge Eating Among Veterans
Researchers from UC San Diego found that a novel treatment called regulation of cues combined with behavioral weight loss (ROC+BWL) was more effective than standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing binge eating among Veterans with overweight or obesity.
Cannabis Use Disorder Triples Risk of Oral Cancer
Cannabis use disorder is associated with a significantly higher risk of oral cancer, says new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine.
Compassionate Communication Training Rebuilds Connection in a High-Stress Health Care Culture
The Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship at UC San Diego Health addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce burnout.
Synergistic Treatment Approach Supercharges Cancer Immunotherapy
A precise timing of existing treatments could significantly improve treatment outcomes for one of the most aggressive cancers, suggests new research from researchers at UC San Diego.
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Are GLP-1s leading to divorce
The Washington Post, November 1
The Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 97% of Its Victims. Scientists May Have Found a Way to Stop It in Hour
Gizmodo, October 27
A No-No During Pregnancy, Weight-Loss Drugs May Be OK While Breastfeeding
The Wall Street Journal, October 23
Scientists Discover Chronic Back Pain Can Change How Your Brain Sees You
Sci Tech Daily, October 22
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