January 15, 2014
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report a three-fold increase in the use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) across the nation for patients with pancreatic disease. Although adaptation of MIS for this difficult-to-reach gland is recent, the growing trend points to improved patient outcomes, such as…
March 11, 2024
UC San Diego Health provides the most advanced neurological cancer care by combining leading-edge surgical techniques and the latest technology.
February 7, 2019
…grant to pilot spiritual care program Allison Kestenbaum, a chaplain with UC San Diego Health, will lead a new hands-on program for students to learn how to care for the spiritual needs of those who are gravely ill. Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications When a person is afflicted…
March 1, 2021
A repurposed drug used to treat arthritis did not significantly improve the outcomes of patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Tocilizumab did not significantly improve clinical status or mortality rate at 28 days for participants who received it compared to a placebo.
January 25, 2023
A new wearable, non-invasive heart monitor for humans provides real-time, automated insights on the difficult-to-capture pumping activity of the heart – and it works even when a person is exercising.
February 23, 2016
Cancer immunology is based upon boosting the body’s own immune system to vanquish malignancies. It is among the fastest growing areas of oncology research. Researchers at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center have launched three clinical trials to test the safety and efficacy of a novel cellular-immunotherapy that uses modified…
October 25, 2018
…Expands Primary and Urgent Care Options Open Enrollment to be held Oct. 25 through Nov. 20 During open enrollment, from Oct. 25 through Nov. 20, employees and retirees may change their coverage or add eligible dependents onto their health insurance. To learn how you can choose UC San Diego Health,…
March 14, 2016
…each will spend the first several years of their careers as working doctors.
April 30, 2014
A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues in Norway, significantly refines the association, highlighting genetic risk factors associated with low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides as key players and identifying 17 related gene loci that make risk contributions to…
July 27, 2015
…proceeds from the event will support research and patient care at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.
