This post was updated Feb. 16 at 6:06 p.m. A group of UCLA researchers became the first team to use ultrasonic technologies to improve the consciousness of patients in disordered conscious states. Read more...
Photo: (Kylie Yamada/Daily Bruin)
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Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health
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February 11, 6:15 pm
UCLA-led study offers dual strategy to reduce COVID-19 spread, sustain economy
A combination of dividing and balancing the number of people in public may help reduce COVID-19 transmission while allowing businesses to safely reopen, a UCLA-led research team found. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA-led research team found there are two exposure-reducing strategies governments can implement to manage the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting the economy. (Shruti Iyer/Daily Bruin senior staff and Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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February 10, 12:58 pm
UCLA Mobile Stroke Unit saves time, provides lifesaving care on the scene
This post was updated Feb. 15 at 09:27 p.m. A UCLA program is aiming to improve stroke care by providing treatment for stroke victims out of a mobile unit that can diagnose and treat them in the field. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Mobile Stroke Unit is working to improve care for stroke victims by reducing the time between diagnosis and treatment. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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February 6, 1:19 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Feb. 3
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA to the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are held each month and open to the public via Zoom. Read more...
Los Angeles, Science & Health
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February 5, 1:01 pm
Professors discuss impact of new virus variants on vaccine effectiveness
This post was updated Feb. 8 at 12:57 p.m. Editor’s note: The original version of this article’s illustration labeled virus variants based on the countries where they were discovered. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Los Angeles, News
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February 4, 2:41 pm
More city employees can issue tickets to people refusing to wear masks in public
Some city departments and council members said they do not agree with a new motion that gives city employees the ability to fine individuals who refuse to wear masks in public. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang / Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles, News
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February 3, 12:54 pm
LA City Council votes to implement hazard pay for grocery, drug store workers
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to give grocery and drug retail store workers an additional $5 per hour to offset the heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 while at work. Read more...
Photo: Essential workers at large grocery stores will soon receive an additional $5 in hourly wages in accordance with LA’s new hazard pay ordinance. (Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)