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09/28/2025

Franklin’s life has been a journey through one diagnosis after another, from autism spectrum to bipolar and obsessive-compulsive disorders. When a test revealed that he had a rare mutation in his NR4A2 gene, his family emailed an expert on the topic: Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD, a distinguished professor of human genetics, neurology and psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Learn how the family’s collaboration with Dr. Geschwind is helping Franklin’s condition and contributing to the research of future treatments for others:

09/24/2025

UCLA will lead a newly funded, multi-institutional clinical trial to evaluate whether artificial intelligence can help support radiologists in interpreting mammograms more accurately.

09/19/2025

Join UCLA Health in celebrating National Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx Heritage Month. Our theme, Somos Comunidad: Honoring our Heritage and the Future We’re Building, recognizes and honors the diverse cultures, contributions and experiences of individuals with Hispanic, Latino and Latinx backgrounds and identities.

09/19/2025

There was a time when the hospital was Molly’s only option. But she insisted on something different, and UCLA Health pulmonologist Ravi Aysola, MD, listened and responded. Learn about the new kind of care that unfolded for Molly—often far from the hospital:

09/17/2025

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at Dodger Stadium, UCLA Health's pediatric oncology patients drew photos of Dodger players to be used for tonight’s player walk-up photos. 💛

09/17/2025

As children, Amie cared for her older sister, Hina, who experienced debilitating symptoms from sickle cell disease. Inspired by her sister's courage and advocacy, Amie decided on a career in medicine. Today, Amie Patel, DO, is the associate director of the UCLA Health Sickle Cell Disease Program.

As we recognize Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September, learn more about Dr. Patel's journey and her passion for helping patients manage sickle cell:

09/12/2025

09/10/2025

UCLA Health and Keck Medicine of USC invite you to a free virtual event on Long COVID. Hear real stories from people living with Long COVID and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/489yZDU
Connect with us on Sept. 13 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM PT.

UCLA Health and Keck Medicine of USC are co-hosting a free patient-focused virtual event on ZOOM that is open to all members of the community. This will include conversations lead by individuals living with Long COVID.

09/10/2025

In the spirit of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, learn how UCLA Health’s multidisciplinary team is pioneering life-changing therapies. In addition to two FDA-approved curative gene therapies, our patients have access to clinical trial treatments. Read more:

09/08/2025

As Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the “kissing bug,” spreads in the US, the CDC issues a warning. Here's what you should know:

Breadcrumb Home Medical Services Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases Chagas disease, which can be deadly, is now considered endemic in the U.S. Spread by the 'kissing bug,' the disease can cause heart failure and cardiac arrest. The "kissing bug" carries a parasite that can be deadly. September....

09/07/2025

Tiny plastic particles are showing up in places no one expected, from remote mountaintops to the deepest ocean trenches—and now in newborns’ first bowel movements. The chemical-loaded fragments travel through our bodies and may disrupt hormones, immunity, digestion and more. Learn more from UCLA Health’s Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko as we Ask the Doctors:

09/06/2025

Your daily coffee ritual may be stirring up your anxiety more than your energy. Learn five key facts about caffeine’s impact on your nervous system: