California
May 5, 2021 3:32 p.m.
A clinical trial at UCLA is currently investigating the risks of developing an allergic reaction from the COVID-19 vaccines. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
An ongoing clinical trial at UCLA is investigating the risk of developing an allergic reaction from a COVID-19 vaccine.
The goal of the study is to identify the risk factors for having a systemic allergic reaction – when an allergic reaction spreads from one organ to other areas of the body – from the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, said Maria Garcia-Lloret, a professor of pediatrics, allergy and immunology.
By Anna Novoselov
Los Angeles
May 4, 2021 1:20 p.m.Los Angeles County moved into the least restrictive tier of California’s reopening plan Tuesday, which will allow some businesses to operate at a higher capacity and open for increased indoor operations.
By Hyeyoon (Alyssa) Choi
Academics
April 29, 2021 3:40 p.m.Study analyzes pandemic’s effects on colorectal screening for UCLA Health patients
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
California
April 27, 2021 10:20 p.m.UCLA administrators talk plans for in-person classes, vaccinations at town hall
This post was updated May 2 at 9:07 p.m.
UCLA administrators announced plans to hold large fall quarter classes remotely and require vaccination for in-person classes at a town hall Monday.
By Noah Danesh
Los Angeles
April 27, 2021 6:56 p.m.LA County moves toward yellow tier of reopening plan amid declining case rates
Los Angeles County could enter the least restrictive tier in California’s reopening plan in the next week, county officials announced Tuesday.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in a statement Tuesday that the adjusted COVID-19 case rate in Los Angeles County dropped from 2.7 new cases to 1.9 new cases per 100,000 people.
By Anushka Chakrabarti
Academics
April 26, 2021 2:12 p.m.UC Global Health Day focuses on diversifying health equity conversations
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
California
April 23, 2021 8:58 p.m.LA County to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
This post was updated April 26 at 7:52 p.m. with a statement from UCLA Health.
Los Angeles County will end an 11-day pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and resume administering the vaccine Saturday after federal health agencies recommended to continue administering the vaccine.
By Anushka Chakrabarti
California
April 22, 2021 7:39 p.m.Increased COVID-19 vaccine accessibility brings hope to address health disparities
UCLA professors and students are optimistic about the increased vaccination rates in Los Angeles County, but think minority groups have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Keya Jonnalagadda
California
April 21, 2021 5:51 p.m.UCLA study presents genetically modified stem cells as promising HIV treatment
Genetically engineered stem cells could be used to create a longer lasting and more efficient gene therapy to treat – and potentially cure – HIV infections, a UCLA study found.
By Madelynn Mackenzie
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