UCLA has implemented new campus safety initiatives since the murder-suicide in June, including trainings with updated protocol for active shooter incidents and an improved Bruin Alert system. However, these trainings are not mandatory, and some students feel information about active shooter safety protocol isn’t circulating as widely as it should be. In the summer, UCLA […]
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UCLA researcher discovers possible drawback of Alzheimer’s medication
A UCLA researcher has found that one of the most commonly prescribed medications for Alzheimer’s disease may accelerate the cognitive decline of patients who carry a genetic variation. Sophie Sokolow, an associate professor at the UCLA School of Nursing, published her study in February using data collected during a 2005 trial of donepezil, a medication […]
Toy company Mattel donates $50 million to UCLA children’s hospital
UCLA’s children’s hospital is establishing clinical and research centers and expanding hospital capacities, following a $50 million donation. Mattel, a toy company based in California, donated to UCLA to allow more families to seek treatment at the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, Chancellor Gene Block said in an email to the UCLA community. The donation […]
Students discuss dental care availability, support increased awareness
This post was updated on March 14 at 6:50 p.m. Some students and dentists think the accessibility of UCLA’s dental services can be improved. Although some students are aware of the available resources, they can be discouraged by inconvenient scheduling or long wait times. Others are unclear about the scope of the dental coverage provided […]
Organization helps beat cardiac arrest with free heart screenings
The Saving Hearts Foundation will host its first free heart screening at UCLA in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by UCLA undergraduates, will provide the preventative heart screenings for signs of cardiac arrest. UCLA students and members of the greater Los Angeles […]
UCLA professor developing potential treatment for spinal cord injuries
A UCLA professor is working to develop a treatment for spinal cord injuries, which are currently incurable. Stephanie Seidlits, assistant professor of bioengineering, will attempt to use biomaterial made out of hyaluronic acid – a long chain of sugars in the body – to create a treatment that can be injected into spinal cords. Seidlits […]
UCLA study unearths high lead levels in soil of Los Angeles parks
Carefree children play and roll around in dirt at parks throughout the Los Angeles area every day, unaware of the potential dangers in the park’s soil. Students in the Center for Environmental Research and Community Engagement, have found higher levels of lead than normal in the soil of several parks in Los Angeles that could […]