Health Sciences
June 18, 2013
Timely treatment after stroke is crucial, UCLA researchers report
The comprehensive study found that the faster a clot-busting drug is administered, the better the outcome; in fact, for each 15-minute interval quicker, the risk of death decreased by 4 percent.
June 18, 2013
School of Nursing clinic fights spread of TB on L.A.'s skid row
A key player in the fight to control a TB outbreak on L.A.'s skid row is a clinic run by the UCLA School of Nursing that's located in a homeless shelter.
June 17, 2013
After-school exercise and nutrition programs can help reduce childhood obesity
The proportion of low-income children who were obese or overweight in the intervention program decreased by 3.1 percent, compared with a 2.0 reduction for those in a comparison group.
June 17, 2013
New alternative to surgery lets doctors remove suspicious polyps, keep colon intact
The procedure, which combines two minimally invasive techniques, has currently been performed at only a handful of medical centers in the United States, including UCLA.
June 13, 2013
Hormone therapy for endometrial cancer targets connective tissue, not tumor cells
Administering progesterone treatment has been like shooting in the dark, say researchers at UCLA. But their new study sheds some light on how, and for whom, the therapy may work.
June 12, 2013
Antihistamines may increase pregnancy risks for women with severe morning sickness
Doctors often recommend antihistamines for women with severe symptoms, but the drugs may carry risks — and may not be very effective for some.
June 11, 2013
Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA rated among nation's top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News
The hospital is part of a select group recognized for excellence in all 10 medical specialty areas reviewed in the magazine's new "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.
June 07, 2013
UCLA earns elite ranking on survey of state physician groups' patient-care capabilities
The California Association of Physician Groups' survey assesses the ability of health care systems to deliver better patient experience, better population health and better affordability.





























