UC San Diego researchers find older women with both depression and anxiety face a 78% higher risk of long COVID, despite similar infection rates. People experiencing mental health illnesses are vulnerable to other diseases and may have trouble following public health guidelines.
UC San Diego scientists have uncovered a transformative new understanding of heart attacks. The research, which connects the heart, brain and nervous and immune systems, shows that blocking key signals can lead to new treatments for heart attacks and minimize their resulting damage.
From screening children for vision problems and adults for cardiovascular disease to groundbreaking research on the effects of cannabis on driving performance, UC San Diego’s mobile health units promote well-being across the region.
Cristian Puerta, MD, came to UC San Diego in 2022 to conduct research in the lab of Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD, PhD. He began researching cardiothoracic disease biomarkers and, after years of hard work, he became one of three first authors on a study about a new biomarker.
A UC San Diego-led team found that gene therapy to restore a single heart protein shows promise for improving multiple forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a deadly condition that targets young athletes.
Medical student Nguyen Do is drawing on life experiences to help guide and inform how he treats patients.
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