December 18, 2018
Moderate to severe loneliness can persist across adult lifespans, but UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers found it is particularly acute in three age periods: late-20s, mid-50s and late-80s. Wisdom proved a protective factor.
July 31, 2023
U.S. News & World Report ranks 10 medical and surgical specialties at UC San Diego Health among the nation’s best.
September 30, 2015
UC San Diego Health has been designated a member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers working to accelerate research, education and improved treatment options for people with depressive and bipolar illnesses. UC San Diego Health joins 22 other institutions in the…
October 10, 2023
The Regents of University of California approved UC San Diego Health to purchase Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, a 302-bed acute care hospital in San Diego.
June 13, 2019
…underserved population in dentistry, is an important aspect of geriatric dentistry practice. The GlamourGals at UC San Diego chapter is part of a nationwide, nonprofit organization. It includes more than 100 chapters and 1,700 members who bridge the gap between generations in their communities and pledge to help end elder…
March 19, 2019
A team of scientists spent six months co-designing robots with informal caregivers for people with dementia, such as family members. They found that caregivers wanted the robots to support positive moments shared by caregivers and their loved ones; and lessen caregivers’ emotional burdens.
January 29, 2020
UC San Diego Health launches pilot project using drones to move medical samples, supplies and documents between Jacobs Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center and the Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine, speeding delivery of services and patient care currently managed through ground transport.
January 6, 2020
San Diego Zoo Safari Park and UC San Diego Health experts performed cataract surgery to restore a 3-year-old gorilla’s eyesight.
May 16, 2011
…and endocrinology, orthopedics and geriatrics. When you consider the impact of a Qualcomm, or more recent and emerging alternative-energy start-ups like Sapphire Energy, it's clear that we're "good neighbors" in the San Diego region. As the San Diego Business Journal recently pointed out, the university has incubated 646 companies since…
October 22, 2020
…innovative care approaches for geriatric patients. The couple continues to set the standard for senior emergency care through the Gary and Mary West Emergency Department at UC San Diego Health. The Revelle Medal On Nov. 20, the Revelle Medal will be awarded to five current and former faculty members for…
