Research Spotlight

Alzheimer's Vs Dementia Closeup of Younger Caregiver Gently Holding Hands With a Senior Patient
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Alzheimer's Vs Dementia - What Is the Difference?

UCLA's Dr. Daniel Silverman breaks down the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease as well as diagnostic best practices and more...

17 min read
UCLA's Dr. Cecilia Canales, pictured speaking at an anesthesiology conference, shares her expertise about anesthesia side effects.
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Anesthesia Side Effects

UCLA's Dr. Cecilia Canales shares her expertise about anesthesia side effects, discusses how anesthesia works, and clarifies some common misconceptions.

14 min read
Can diabetes be reversed? Woman doing a blood sugar finger prick test.
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Can Diabetes Be Reversed?

What is diabetes? UCLA’s Dr. Obidiugwu (Kenrik) Duru explains what causes the different types of this disease and how to reverse diabetes.

12 min read
MS Symptoms in Women: Researcher in the Voskuhl Lab
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How MS Symptoms in Women Inform Treatments

Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl shares her expertise on MS symptoms in women for MS Awareness Month.

2 min read
How to Prevent Cancer Via Lifestyle Choices. Person getting info on colon cancer screenings
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How to Prevent Cancer Through Lifestyle Choices

WHO estimates 30-50% of cancer cases could potentially be avoided by altering key lifestyle risk factors. Learn more about cancer prevention strategies.

5 min read
ATP Production and Mitochondrial Diseases: Shirihai Lab
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Improving ATP Production in Mitochondrial Diseases

New UCLA research represents a paradigm shift in our understanding of ATP production and ATP synthase.

2 min read
Dr. Daniel H. Geschwind, pictured here, answers common ASD questions for Autism Awareness Month.
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Is Autism Genetic?

Is autism genetic? What causes autism? Dr. Daniel H. Geschwind answers common ASD questions for Autism Awareness Month.

6 min read
A lab technician working on a blood test
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Leukemia vs Lymphoma - What Is the Difference?

A UCLA pathologist explains leukemia and lymphoma and the differences between each.

9 min read
Mitochondria Function, Form and Food: Orian Shirihai's mitochondria research team
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Mitochondria Function, Form and Food

A UCLA research team uncovers details about the function of mitochondria that could impact the treatment of metabolic disease.

3 min read
Symptoms of IBS in Women Vs. Men: Dr. Emeran Mayer
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Symptoms of IBS in Women Vs. Men

An expert in the gut brain connection outlines the symptoms of IBS in women vs. men and explains why they differ.

6 min read
Different Types of Epilepsy Hands Holding Drawing of Human Head and Seizure Activity
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The Different Types of Epilepsy

Explore various types of seizures, including epilepsy, as well as causes and treatment options with Dr. Eliashiv, codirector of the UCLA Seizure Disorder Center

15 min read
Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist Dr. Paul Vespa at a conference
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Types of Traumatic Brain Injury

UCLA traumatic brain injury specialist Dr. Paul Vespa explains the different types of traumatic brain injury and tbi symptoms.

6 min read
A team of surgeons completing a procedure in the operating room
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What Is Mohs Surgery?

Mohs surgery is a precision procedure for skin-cancer removal. UCLA dermatologist Dr. Jenny Kim explains Mohs surgery for skin cancer.

10 min read