July 23, 2020
…to undergo involved a surgical procedure and an ICU (intensive care unit) stay, but it was put on hold by all hospitals because they wanted to preserve ICU beds in case they were needed for patients with COVID-19,” said Thurman. “That changed my care plan. It was disheartening.” Catherine Circo,…
October 15, 2024
The first patient that a medical student interacts with leaves an impression. For University of California San Diego School of Medicine students, their first patient is particularly compelling because the students’ must listen for the voice of the patient who has no voice.
July 22, 2016
To make 5G a reality, sensing, computing and communications must transform wireless networks into intelligent, efficient and flexible drivers of a world where “every day things get connected for a smarter tomorrow.”
July 2, 2020
…is developing a bioabsorbable surgical clip that can help neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons more quickly and easily repair the dura mater during spinal surgery. The dura is the membrane that covers and protects the brain, spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid. It is a small device that can have a…
April 30, 2020
…County to offer this service. “It is so rewarding to help patients in their time of need. I’ve even offered to help some patients with their grocery shopping while doing my daily calls,” said Markley. Human connection through daily phone calls Joe was on Markley’s patient call list. “She checked…
August 14, 2023
UC San Diego researchers at the Qualcomm Institute will use a $2 million NIH award to purchase a new, non-invasive machine to study the magnetic fields of the human brain. The research has applications in epilepsy, concussions and more.
August 19, 2019
…in clinical mental health services. UC San Diego Health: Cancer Vaccine Iris and Matthew Strauss Iris and Matthew Strauss hold a great deal of respect for the doctors at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. When their daughter’s cancer reappeared, it was the first place they turned for…
February 14, 2011
…by adding sensors to surgical tools and taking measurements from physicians performing medical procedures. In the field as a whole, a greater appreciation has developed for how nature uses a large number of sensors and actuators combined with robust control approaches. There is currently extremely rapid advancement in computer and…
June 23, 2014
UC San Diego Health System’s doctors are the first fertility specialists in the county to use a new ultrasound technique to assess fallopian tubes by employing a mixture of saline and air bubbles that is less painful, avoids x-ray exposure and is more convenient to patients during an already vulnerable…
June 2, 2020
Located just 30 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the University of California San Diego is a critical partner in supporting a binational response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UC San Diego and Mexico have forged strong partnerships that have proven to be lifesaving in this time of need.
