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22-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT

Study: New Research Finds Steroids Safe and Effective for Late Preterm Infants

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Released: 19-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT

Crucial Need for Testicular Cancer Awareness among Hispanic/Latino Men

Released: 15-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT

Study Reveals AI Enhances Physician-Patient Communication

UC San Diego School of Medicine study shows that AI enhances physician-patient communication.

Released: 1-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT

Eclipse Tips to Protect Your Eyes

Released: 25-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT

UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker

UC San Diego Health is the first in San Diego to implant the world’s first dual chamber, leadless pacemaker system to help treat abnormal heart rhythms.

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Released: 20-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT

Resurgence of Syphilis: Maternal Risks, Symptoms and Prevention

Released: 20-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT

Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

Released: 12-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT

FDA Approves Semaglutide for Heart Disease Prevention

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Released: 4-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EST

Experiences of Aging with Opioid Use Disorder and Comorbidity in Treatment Programs

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28-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST

Study: More Patients with Cancer Could Benefit From Personalized Immunotherapy

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Released: 28-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST

Endocrinologist on Cushing Syndrome — Causes and Treatments

Released: 27-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST

Measles: How to Spot it, When to Seek Care and Importance of Vaccination

Released: 9-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST

Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Released: 7-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST

Is it a Heart Attack or Anxiety?

Released: 5-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST

Virtual Reality Headsets and Eye Health – UC San Diego Health Expert Provides Insight

Released: 23-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST

Study: AI Surveillance Tool Successfully Helps to Predict Sepsis, Saves Lives

Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine found that utilizing a unique AI algorithm to monitor several patient variables detected sepsis quicker.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST

Community-Based Doulas Can Ease the Maternal Health Disparity Gap

Released: 22-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST

Want to Make Your Brown Eyes Blue? UC San Diego Health Expert on Dangers of Eye Color Surgery

Released: 19-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST

UC San Diego Health Urology Expert Explains Everything You Need to Know About Enlarged Prostate

Released: 16-Jan-2024 6:05 PM EST

UC San Diego Health Expert on Dangers of Tianeptine

11-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST

Innovative COVID-19 Analysis Supports Prevention Protocols in Health Care Settings

Advanced research and leading-edge tracing technology show infection prevention safety measures were effective in stopping viral spread at UC San Diego Health.

Released: 8-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST

World-Renowned Surgeon Named New Director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health

Diana M. Simeone, MD, has been named the new director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST

UC San Diego Expert Available to Discuss New CDC Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Data

Released: 12-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST

Karandeep Singh, MD, Named Inaugural Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego Health

Inaugural chief health artificial intelligence officer joins UC San Diego Health.

11-Dec-2023 5:30 PM EST

UC San Diego Health Completes Acquisition of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

UC San Diego Health has successfully completed purchase of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center — will be renamed UC San Diego Health East Campus Medical Center.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST

UC San Diego Health Chief Digital Officer on Cybersecurity and AI in Health

Released: 6-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST

UC San Diego Health Infectious Disease Expert on Importance of Annual Influenza Vaccinations

Francesca Torriani, MD, infectious disease specialist at UC San Diego Health available to discuss importance of vaccination against influenza.

5-Dec-2023 3:30 AM EST

UC San Diego Health Recognized as Leader in High Quality OB/GYN Care

UC San Diego Health has once again been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Obstetric and Infant Care by U.S. News & World Report.

Released: 27-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT

Tri-City to Partner with UC San Diego Health in Delivering World-Class Medical Care

UC San Diego Health has been selected as Tri-City Healthcare District's future health care partner.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Experts: Addressing Mental Health in Health Care Workers

Released: 19-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT

Infectious Disease Expert Available: Flu Season, COVID-19 Variant and other Respiratory Viruses

Released: 17-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT

UC San Diego Health Breast Cancer Experts Available during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Mammography Day

Released: 11-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Pulmonologist Available to Discuss Pneumonia

Released: 10-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT

UC San Diego Health Welcomes New Hospital to Network of Care

The Regents of University of California approved UC San Diego Health to purchase Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, a 302-bed acute care hospital in San Diego.

Released: 3-Oct-2023 2:45 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Cardiologist Available to Discuss Potential Link Between COVID-19 Infection and Heart Injuries.

Released: 2-Oct-2023 12:00 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Physicians Top the List

More than 100 UC San Diego Health Physicians named “Top Docs” in annual survey.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Toxicology Expert Available to Discuss Narcan: Dos and Don’ts

Released: 22-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT

UC San Diego Health Named National Leader in Delivering High-Quality Patient Care

UC San Diego Health is recognized by Vizient as 2023 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer for the fifth consecutive year.

Released: 23-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT

Clinical Trial Studying Possible New Treatment Option for Patients with NAFLD

$9 million grant awarded to researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine supports new study of semaglutide for liver disease.

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Released: 16-Aug-2023 2:00 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Nationally Recognized for Stroke and Diabetes Care

American Heart Association honors UC San Diego Health with multiple awards for its commitment to treating patients with heart disease and stroke.

1-Aug-2023 12:05 AM EDT

UC San Diego Health Ranks No. 1 in San Diego, Makes National Honor Roll

U.S. News & World Report ranks 10 medical and surgical specialties at UC San Diego Health among the nation’s best.

Released: 26-Jul-2023 4:05 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health among First in Nation to Perform Regenerative Brain Cell Procedure for Epilepsy

UC San Diego Health is among the first in the nation to perform an experimental regenerative brain cell therapy for epilepsy aimed at eliminating seizures.

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Released: 25-Jul-2023 11:50 AM EDT

New Sports Medicine Procedure Heals Runner’s Heel

UC San Diego Health offers new minimally invasive sports medicine treatment to repair tendon overuse injuries.

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Released: 26-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT

Study: Potential New Treatment Identified for Liver Disease

Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine identified a potential new drug that improved liver fibrosis in patients with NASH by 27%.

Released: 13-Jun-2023 1:25 PM EDT

Rohit Loomba, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Rohit Loomba, MD, has been named chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. His new role is effective June 1, 2023.

Released: 5-Jun-2023 11:35 AM EDT

UC San Diego Health Recognized for Leadership in Environmental Sustainability

UC San Diego Health was honored with six different awards for its health care sustainability efforts by Practice Greenhealth.

Released: 30-May-2023 1:20 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Sheds Light on Stroke Awareness

Released: 25-May-2023 1:45 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Experts Available to Discuss Shingles, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Released: 16-May-2023 3:55 PM EDT

UC San Diego Health Oncologist Addresses New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines