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2026
September
04,
2026
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Study Links Lower PSA Target to Better Prostate Cancer SurvivalA new study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators found that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood, which are used to track the effectiveness of …
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August
12,
2026
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10:00 AM
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Mensajeros de las Células Cerebrales Arrojan Luz Sobre ParkinsonLas células cerebrales que liberan dopamina —una sustancia química mensajera que interviene en el control del movimiento— la almacenan en pequeños sacos rodeados de membrana llamados …
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August
07,
2026
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Brain Cell Messengers Shed Light on Parkinson’s DiseaseBrain cells that release dopamine—a messenger chemical that drives motor control— package it into tiny membrane-bound sacs called synaptic vesicles. And these vesicles differ from vesicles used …
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June
12,
2026
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Cedars-Sinai endocrinologists will present new research and clinical advances at ENDO 2026, June 13-16, in Chicago.The Endocrine Society, which organizes the annual meeting, is a global medical society dedicated to discovering the causes and …
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June
08,
2026
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The National Institutes of Health has launched its first agencywide Strategic Plan for Autoimmune Disease Research, a five-year initiative aimed at accelerating research into diseases that affect an estimated 50 million Americans and cost more than …
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May
20,
2026
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When Sarkis and Seakly Manukyan decided to start a family, they did what many couples do: They talked excitedly about the future, prepared financially and emotionally, and imagined what their life with a child might look like.“We were really looking …
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May
19,
2026
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Patients with hypothyroidism—an underactive thyroid gland—may face significant risk of developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), according to research led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators. SIBO can cause …
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April
15,
2026
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Irine Lagat-Fischer always knew she wanted a family. Originally from Kenya, she was one of 10 children and recalls her large, close-knit circle of relatives was the center of her world.But when the former collegiate long-distance runner struggled to …
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March
06,
2026
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Revealing How Transplanted Neural Stem Cells Preserve VisionCedars-Sinai investigators working to optimize a cell-based treatment for retinitis pigmentosa have uncovered how transplanted neural stem cells interact with host retinal cells to preserve …
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February
18,
2026
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Los especialistas en medicina materno-fetal de Cedars-Sinai han desarrollado un programa de control de la presión arterial posparto que está recibiendo altas calificaciones de las pacientes y que aborda los riesgos para la salud a los que se …
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February
11,
2026
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Hispanic patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can experience very different disease patterns depending on whether they have higher African or Amerindian genetic ancestry, according to a large multicenter study led by Cedars-Sinai.The …
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February
11,
2026
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06:59 AM
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De acuerdo con un amplio estudio multicéntrico dirigido por Cedars-Sinai, los pacientes hispanos con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) pueden presentar patrones de enfermedad muy diferentes dependiendo de si tienen una mayor ascendencia …
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February
05,
2026
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High-risk pregnancy specialists from Cedars-Sinai will share new research at the Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Las Vegas Feb. 8-13. Cedars-Sinai investigators will present findings on postpartum blood pressure …
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January
22,
2026
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Cedars-Sinai has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to expand its successful “prehabilitation” program for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients to patients living outside of the U.S. who …
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2025
December
11,
2025
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Él no estaba supuesto a estar aquí. Los expertos dicen que bebés como Ryu Lopez usualmente no llegan tan lejos. Pero esta temporada navideña, la familia Lopez está profundamente agradecida por haber vencido probabilidades increíbles en lo que los …
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December
10,
2025
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He wasn’t supposed to be here. Experts say babies like Ryu Lopez don’t usually make it this far. But this holiday season, the Lopez family is deeply grateful for beating incredible odds in what Cedars-Sinai physicians are calling a medical …
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November
25,
2025
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12:45 PM
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Cuando las familias y amigos se reúnen para cocinar, celebrar y compartir comidas, la seguridad alimentaria se vuelve tan importante como el menú, según el gastroenterólogo Mark Pimentel, MD, director ejecutivo del Programa de Ciencia y Tecnología …
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November
24,
2025
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Food Safety Tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Cook food thoroughly, 165° for poultryWash hands frequentlyRefrigerate/freeze after 2 hoursStore in refrigerator 40° or belowKeep hot food hot, cold food coldToss …
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November
04,
2025
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09:00 AM
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Cedars-Sinai hepatology experts are available for media interviews throughout the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases’ annual Liver Meeting in Washington, D.C., Nov. 7-11, 2025.Investigators and clinicians will present research, …
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September
05,
2025
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06:30 AM
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Cedars-Sinai’s upcoming Sept. 13 conference on Women and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) will highlight women’s unique experiences with the disorder and provide relevant information and guidance for both patients and providers, says …
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August
06,
2025
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06:30 AM
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is the first hospital in California to earn Level IV Maternal Care verification for delivering the highest level of obstetric care from The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that accredits nearly 2,100 healthcare …
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2024
July
09,
2024
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Inequities in pain medication treatment received postpartum, after giving birth, were found in a Cedars-Sinai study of 18,000 women. The disparities were observed even among patients reporting the highest pain levels.The retrospective cohort study …
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April
09,
2024
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Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely than white women to die, or become seriously ill, from pregnancy-related complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those disparities remain regardless of income or …
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March
21,
2024
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06:30 AM
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It is one of the most common and painful disorders, affecting more than 6 million women in the United States. Endometriosis is often difficult to diagnose and effectively treat. But Cedars-Sinai experts find patients can now benefit from minimally …
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January
29,
2024
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06:30 AM
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Interventions to address the risks older people can face taking multiple medications need significant improvement, according to a study by Cedars-Sinai investigators.The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.The development and use of …
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2023
December
19,
2023
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06:45 AM
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FindingsCedars-Sinai investigators examined the potential effects of consuming non-sugar sweeteners, including both non-aspartame non-sugar sweeteners and aspartame alone, on the composition of the stool and duodenal microbiomes. Compared to …
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July
25,
2023
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06:00 AM
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The mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at Cedars-Sinai found that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients with higher levels of intra-abdominal visceral …
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June
27,
2023
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06:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease characterized by thickening and scarring of the skin and vital organs, and the narrowing of the blood vessels which lead to poor circulation. An estimated 100,000 people in the U.S. are living with …
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May
15,
2023
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Most new mothers experience one or more changes in their mood before childbirth and for two weeks after the baby arrives.Having a child is a major life event accompanied by physiological changes and the stress of caring for a completely dependent …
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