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Dr. Paul Krogstad, MD expounds on differences between viral and bacterial infections

Every day, researchers work to develop safe, effective therapies for a variety of diseases. That work is especially in the spotlight during the fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. One promising treatment involves monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

UCLA Health researcher and infectious disease specialist Kara Chew, MD, MS, is [...]

Hello again, dear readers, and welcome to the late-summer edition of the letters column. Along with so many of you, we’re facing record-breaking heat, high humidity, and a few natural disasters. All the more reason to seek refuge in our ongoing chat about health and medicine.

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UCLA Doctors to Study Donated Blood Plasma From COVID-19 Survivors

Flu season is underway and there’s still time to get your shot. While it’s recommended to get vaccinated as early as possible, flu season tends to peak in January or later, depending on which part of the country you are living or traveling in, and it takes about two [...]