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Study: AI Could Transform How Hospitals Produce Quality Reports

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers find advanced AI could lead to easier, faster and more efficient hospital quality reporting.

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BONE Academy Encourages Students to Pursue Careers in Orthopedics

BONE Academy’s mission is simple; it strives to introduce students from underrepresented communities to the various career pathways in orthopedic surgery, empowering the students to imagine themselves as part of the health care team.

Study: Breast Cancer Drug Shows Potential for Rare Appendix Cancer

UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers discover a groundbreaking oral breast cancer drug that is also effective in treating a rare form of appendix cancer.

Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain

According to new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in women. Photo credit: iStock/peterschreibermedia

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Compassionatomy: Redefining Anatomy Through Empathy and Compassion

The first patient that a medical student interacts with leaves an impression. For University of California San Diego School of Medicine students, their first patient is particularly compelling because the students’ must listen for the voice of the patient who has no voice.

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$7 Million From ARPA-H to Tackle Lung Infections Through Innovative Probiotic Treatment

UC San Diego has received a $7 million ARPA-H contract for the PROTECT project, targeting pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. These pathogens pose serious health risks to individuals with cystic fibrosis and those reliant on respirators.