May 26, 2017
In a small, randomized Phase I/II clinical trial (SAT1), researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine say a 100-year-old drug called suramin, originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness, was safely administered to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who subsequently displayed measurable, but transient, improvement in…
October 12, 2021
Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health marks its fifth anniversary and celebrates achievements and milestones while providing the most advanced medical and surgical care in the region.
January 14, 2016
…healthy lifestyles to combat chronic disease and obesity. The program is supported by the county’s Health and Human Services Agency. “We realized that reaching these immigrant populations required an innovative approach, since their culinary traditions are different from those in the U.S.” The recipe project was the brainchild of Sheik…
December 10, 2020
Researchers recently created detailed simulations on the Comet system at the San Diego Supercomputer Center showing how these stiff red blood cells flow through blood vessels, deforming and colliding along the way.
February 2, 2023
From pandemics to health inequities, confronting future crises will look different — and that’s a good thing.
May 16, 2013
…in the prevention of chronic disease. This year, she reached more than 10,000 children through the Children’s Power Play! Campaign, which is part of the California Department of Public Health. The campaign provides schools and teachers with a blueprint to implement health and wellness topics in class curriculums. From left,…
December 18, 2020
…neurons could eliminate Parkinson’s disease in mice, signaling what could one day be a new therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. That same month, epidemiologist Dr. Cheryl Anderson was named founding dean of The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and will lead…
March 7, 2019
…the development of more chronic disease. To increase awareness of the program and recruit more participants, Edra developed a community health worker network of “promotoras,” who are community members who advocate for health. “Access to health shouldn’t be only for those who can afford it—everyone should have the opportunity to…
October 3, 2019
…devices to treat cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. Fung examines a birthday card that a group of researchers gave him. “My father was aware of how strong a scholar he was,” said Conrad Fung. “He didn’t have to struggle between spending time to figure research questions out and…
April 28, 2022
…your risk of many chronic illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Similarly, by increasing consumption of produce, pulses/legumes and whole grains, your fiber intake and nutrient density will increase as well. Of course, not everyone can eat entirely plant-based—and that’s okay. Pre-existing health conditions take precedence…
