UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (ASTRO) researchers and physicians specializing in treating patients with radiation therapy will present data on the latest radiation therapy research and clinical trial results at the 66th annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), which will be held on September 29 in Washington. until October 2. […]
A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. But is BMI really the best indicator of heart health? While it’s been the standard for years, scientists are exploring a novel measure: the body roundness index (BRI). A recent study suggests that BRI may better predict cardiovascular risk over […]
In 2020, about 48 million licensed drivers were over the age of 65. Among this age group, motor vehicle crashes resulted in 7,480 deaths and 149,881 nonfatal injuries. Additionally, 17% of people over the age of 65 (about 8.2 million) experience subtle cognitive impairment and are at increased risk for crashes. An correct assessment of […]
There is still much to learn about how doxorubicin, a 50-year-old chemotherapy drug, causes its most worrisome side effects. Although it has saved many lives, the treatment sometimes causes heart damage that stiffens the heart and puts a subset of patients at risk for future heart failure. To better understand and potentially control such complications, […]
