April 24, 2012
…first place, particularly among persons at high risk, such as men who have sex with men and transgender women. In the largest test of its kind, researchers at UC San Diego and two other UC campuses will try to do just that, testing a potential HIV prevention pill, along with…
December 4, 2014
…without using a condom, persons who are using or recently used intravenous drugs, and people living in areas where there are high levels of HIV/AIDS infection in the population. The studies ultimately revealed that when taken consistently, on a daily basis, PrEP has been shown to reduce the risk of…
March 31, 2016
…care to numerous uninsured persons in and around San Diego. In addition, he founded the UC San Diego Making Medicine Equal conference that aims to raise awareness about different forms or health inequities and disparities through a one day event that brings together an interdisciplinary group of health professions students…
February 2, 2017
…of the brain when persons saw a beautiful painting. A 2009 report by the Arts & Health Alliance describes a growing body of evidence indicating art, carefully curated, benefits not only patients, but caregivers, visiting family, friends and healthcare providers. “Black Hole (Dark Energy, Pearl White)” by Ryan McGinness (2014)…
April 13, 2017
…are justly apportioned across persons, in one society and across societies. His concept of “luck egalitarianism”—which compensates for inequalities due to genuine luck but not those due to choice—has generated heated debate over the last decade. He challenges students to think critically about ethical issues and the meaning and practical…
February 1, 2018
…of the most courageous persons the civil rights movement ever produced.” This year’s theme, “War and Peace: The Complexity of History, Service and Activism within the Black Diaspora,” will be reflected in events such as film screenings, educational seminars and the 16th Annual Black History Scholarship Brunch Celebration. Decorated Army…
April 26, 2018
…and cognitive impairments in persons with ASD. “The most exciting part of this novel study is that the findings could have tremendous implications for not just children with autism, but for children with other types of neurodevelopmental disabilities,” said Dr. Doris Trauner, a professor of neurosciences and pediatrics at UC…
February 13, 2020
…others has found that persons with ASD appear to have a shared “metabolic signature.” That is, their biological chemistry is comparable, though their genetics are unique. Testing will also look at more than 400 environmental chemicals in each dried blood drop. Exposure to these chemicals, such as commonly used pesticides,…
August 13, 2020
…we must advocate for equitable access and support for persons previously excluded from science,” said Brydges. “In my roles, I have the opportunity to tackle these issues from a complementary vantage.”
September 17, 2020
…since January. Older adults, persons with certain underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart problems, cancer, obesity and chronic kidney disease, are at highest risk for developing severe COVID-19 complications. Other suspected factors may be asthma, hypertension, HIV, liver disease, smoking and pregnancy. Young children appear to be at least…
