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Holistic approach to mental health care for people with Parkinson’s
Holistic approach to mental health care for people with Parkinson’s
Rare mutation in autism risk gene connects family with researcher
An email to renowned autism investigator Dr. Daniel Geschwind is leading to new understanding of a rare mutation in autism risk genes.
Immunotherapy helps extend the lives of patients with rare form of skin cancer
Pembrolizumab shows promise for using immunotherapy for skin cancer. The drug can effectively shrink or eliminate tumors in patients with a rare form of skin ca
UCLA-developed biomaterials address challenges of lower urinary tract surgery
Biodegradable scaffolds and suture patches mimic LUT mechanics, promoting healing and reducing complications of lower urinary tract surgery.
Rejuvenating our bodies through regenerative medicine
To fight aging, injury and disease, UCLA Health experts in regenerative medicine are imagining ways to restore function at the deepest cellular level.