Study: Potential New Treatment Identified for Liver Disease
Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine identified a potential new drug that improved liver fibrosis in patients with NASH by 27%.
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Premature Baby Born in 1981 Delivers Premature Twins in 2022 at Same Hospital
Patient who was in the UC San Diego Health NICU in 1981 receives specialized care throughout life and delivers premature twins at the same hospital.
Walkable Neighborhoods Help Adults Socialize, Increase Community
Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to socialize and have a stronger sense of community, report researchers at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science.
Tethering of Shattered Chromosomal Fragments Paves Way for New Cancer Therapies
UC San Diego scientists discover shattered chromosomal fragments are tethered together during cell division before being rearranged; destroying the tether may help prevent cancerous mutations
Introducing Dr. Chatbot
UC San Diego Health is among the first health systems in the U.S. to integrate GPT-4 into MyChart doctor-patient messaging through a pilot program with electronic health record vendor Epic Systems.
Rohit Loomba, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Loomba will lead the division at UC San Diego School of Medicine, building upon a team that shines a light on UC San Diego Health’s tripartite mission.
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