Academics
April 29, 2021 3:40 p.m.
UCLA Health researchers found usage of noninvasive colorectal screening tests increased once elective medical procedures resumed during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
UCLA researchers found that patients received fewer colonoscopies and more noninvasive colorectal screening tests after May during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study published by UCLA researchers, the number of colonoscopies performed in the UCLA Health system during the COVID-19 pandemic fell from about 222 colonoscopies per week to about 11 per week while hospitals ceased elective endoscopies.
By Caroline Sha
Academics
April 26, 2021 2:12 p.m.Black and Indigenous panelists emphasized the importance of cultural literacy in public health at a University of California systemwide conference Saturday.
The 11th annual UC Global Health Day focused on the theme of decolonizing global health to advance health equity.
By Victoria Li
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April 14, 2021 4:53 p.m.UCLA conference highlights role of artificial intelligence in US-China relations
Artificial intelligence expert Kai-Fu Lee emphasized the importance of an international exchange of ideas in AI technology at a presentation Monday as part of a weeklong virtual UCLA conference.
By Victoria Li and Madelynn Mackenzie
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April 13, 2021 5:10 p.m.UCLA-led pancreatic cancer research projects receive $6 million in grant funding
UCLA researchers were awarded two grants totaling $6 million to further pancreatic cancer therapy research.
The National Institutes of Health gave the grants to two research projects at UCLA that investigate the possible side effects and efficacy of promising pancreatic cancer drugs in February.
By Phoebe Chen
Academics
April 10, 2021 9:55 a.m.UCLA researchers examine effect of COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers
UCLA researchers are leading a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded study to investigate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations among health care workers.
The CDC allocated more than $11 million to four programs conducting studies evaluating the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, including Preventing Emerging Infections Through Vaccine Effectiveness Testing, a study led by researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine.
By Madelynn Mackenzie
Academics
April 9, 2021 6:44 p.m.UCLA researchers develop artificial intelligence to analyze cells without killing them
UCLA researchers developed an artificial intelligence model that allows them to analyze the appearance of a cell and determine its protein content without killing the cell.
By Madison Pfau and Anna Novoselov
Academics
April 8, 2021 4:16 p.m.UC researchers publish study on how to safely protest amid pandemic
Wearing masks properly can reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 while protesting during the ongoing pandemic, UCLA’s activist-in-residence and researchers said.
According to a study published in February led by University of California researchers, a harm reduction approach is a safe way to participate in civil discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Shruti Iyer
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March 12, 2021 6:13 p.m.Bruins for Change: Students work to make American Sign Language accessible through addition of minor
From Jackie Robinson to Cindy Montañez, many Bruins have historically been on the frontlines in taking initiative for social justice issues. Some Bruins are following in their footsteps, using their voices to make change.
By Kaitlin Browne
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