This post was updated Jan. 12 at 10:15 a.m. Antonio Jarquin waited for a liver transplant for two years before he was matched with a donor Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: (Victoria Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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January 6, 12:13 am
UCLA research highlights effects of COVID-19 infection during pregnancy on infants
Recent UCLA-led research found becoming infected with COVID-19 while pregnant could result in damage to the infant’s immune system. The study, published on Nov. 16, examined the consequences of mother-to-child transmission of COVID-19 when the infants tested negative for the virus itself. Read more...
Photo: (Victoria Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Crime, News, Science & Health, UC
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December 30, 3:44 pm
Former students file 2nd sexual abuse lawsuit against retired UCLA OB-GYN
This post was updated Jan. 6 at 12:09 a.m. Editor’s note: The article mentions details of sexual assault allegations that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...
Photo: A second sexual abuse lawsuit has been filed against former UCLA gynecologist Edward Wiesmeier and the University of California Board of Regents. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
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December 10, 3:25 pm
Former student files sexual abuse suit against former UCLA OB-GYN
This post was updated Dec. 15 at 12:14 p.m. Editor’s note: The article mentions details of sexual assault allegations that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...
Photo: A former student accused former university OB-GYN Edward Wiesmeier of sexual abuse in a lawsuit Thursday. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health, Westwood
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December 6, 3:26 pm
Protesters demonstrate against masks, vaccine mandates in LA public schools
More than 60 people gathered outside the Wilshire Federal Building on Sunday to protest masking and vaccine requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles public schools. Read more...
Photo: Parents, children and other protestors outside the Wilshire Federal Building in Westwood on Sunday wave signs criticizing the Los Angeles Unified School District and its COVID-19 policies. The protest came amid ongoing lawsuits against the district, which previously announced that it would relax masking and COVID-19 testing protocols beginning in the second semester. (Courtesy of Victoria Li)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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December 1, 11:49 pm
UCLA Ashe Center recommends students get booster shots following FDA’s approval
The executive director of the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, Dr. Chaitali Mukherjee, spoke with Daily Bruin reporter Noah Danesh about COVID-19 protocols at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Dr. Chaitali Mukherjee from the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (pictured) spoke with the Daily Bruin about COVID-19 safety as the holiday season approaches. Health officials recommend all eligible adults receive their COVID-19 booster shot to protect themselves from newly identified variants of the virus. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin staff)
Academics, News, Science & Health
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December 1, 2:10 pm
Students, alumnus publish research on global risk factors for gastric cancer
Two UCLA students and an alumnus recently published a research paper surveying factors that lead to global disparities in gastric cancer. Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is most prevalent in South Korea and least common in France, although the two countries have comparable economies. Read more...
Photo: Rachel Wang, Megan Yu and Omid Nikjeh (pictured from left to right) published their research on the factors that contribute to gastric cancer globally in October. The three met through a global health course at UCLA in fall 2020. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Wang, Megan Yu and Omid Nikjeh. Photo illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations editor)