International Study Helps Support FDA Approval of HIV Drug for Newborns
Recent research from scientists at UC San Diego and global collaborators helped inform the recent FDA approval of a drug to treat HIV infection in newborns.
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Adding Emotion Management Skills to Family Weight Treatment May Help Teens Maintain Weight Loss
Randomized clinical trial found similar weight loss during treatment, but teens who learned emotion regulation skills regained less weight and reported less emotional eating over the year after treatment ended.
UC San Diego Joins ARPA-H-Funded Initiative to Launch Drug-Testing Platform for Alzheimer’s Disease
As part of a nationwide clinical trials network for Alzheimer's disease, UC San Diego will help coordinate participating clinical trial sites and standardize how studies are conducted across the network.
Like Humans, Some Primates Become Cautious of Germs in the Wake of a Viral Outbreak
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people became more cautious of germs and potential sources of infection. A new University of California San Diego study suggests macaques may respond similarly after experiencing a disease outbreak, becoming more wary of potentially contaminated food.
High-Nicotine E-Cigarettes Linked to Rising Nicotine Dependence Among Young Adults
Researchers from UC San Diego have found that high-nicotine e-cigarette use rose sharply among young adults between 2017 and 2022 and was associated with increased nicotine dependence and more persistent vaping.
UC San Diego Partnership with County Helps Hospitals Prepare for Respiratory Virus Surges
A new forecasting feature in the County's respiratory report shows flu activity rising unusually early.
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