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Hydrogel Could Be Step Forward In Therapies To Generate Bones In Head And Neck
Published in Science Translational Medicine
A team of UCLA School of Dentistry researchers has developed the first adhesive hydrogel specifically to regenerate bone and tissue defects following head and neck surgeries. Their invention was inspired in part by the way that marine mussels can stick to wet surfaces.
Their research is published online in the Journal Science Translational Medicine.
To The Rescue: UCLA Bioengineers Create Reusable COVID-19 Face Shields
Collaborative project will help first responders at UCLA Health and beyond
First responders and health care workers have been putting their lives on the line to treat the tidal wave of COVID-19 patients flooding emergency rooms and intensive care units. Meanwhile, hospitals across the country are facing a shortage of medical-grade personal protective equipment, and manufacturers haven't been able to meet the rising demand with high-quality solutions.
UCLA Scientists Invent Nanoparticle That Could Improve Treatment For Bone Defects
In test with mice, the sterosome activated bone regeneration was activated without needing additional drugs.
A team of biomaterials scientists and dentists at the UCLA School of Dentistry has developed a nanoparticle that, based on initial experiments in animals, could improve treatment for bone defects.
A paper describing the advance is published today in the journal Science Advances.
Researchers ID New Target In Drive To Improve Immunotherapy For Cancer
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Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and UCLA School of Dentistry have identified a potential new combination therapy to treat advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of head and neck cancer.
UCLA Dentistry Receives Funding To Develop A Saliva-Based COVID-19 Infection And Antibody Test
One of only 31 organizations from 3000+ applicants to receive the National Institutes of Health award
The UCLA School of Dentistry recently received funding to develop and clinically validate a rapid response, saliva-based test to detect both active COVID-19 infection as well as the virus’ antibodies.