Three UC San Diego Professors Named AAAS Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general science organization in the United States, has awarded the distinction of Fellow to three UC San Diego professors.
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Obese Children Burdened by More than Weight
High blood pressure and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are two emerging health problems related to the epidemic of childhood obesity. In a recent study, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine sought to determine the prevalence of high blood pressure in children with NAFLD, which places them at risk for premature cardiovascular disease.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Poor Aerobic Fitness
People with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may have an intrinsic inability to burn high amounts of oxygen during strenuous aerobic exercise according to a new study led by researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
Grant Gives New Breath to Patients Suffering from Severe Pulmonary Hypertension
UC San Diego Health System is a world leader in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), and now with a $7.6 million grant, has helped launch the first national CTEPH registry to improve best practices and patient care.
UC San Diego Excels in Nature ‘Total Research Output’ Ranking
The University of California, San Diego has been ranked 6th in the nation – and 2nd among all U.S. public institutions – for total research output.
Signaling Molecule Crucial to Stem Cell Reprogramming
While investigating a rare genetic disorder, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that a ubiquitous signaling molecule is crucial to cellular reprogramming, a finding with significant implications for stem cell-based regenerative medicine, wound repair therapies and potential cancer treatments.
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