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Ask the Doctors answers a few of your most-asked questions this month

‘They are definitely being utilized as a way to help patients relax and help with anxiety and agitation,’ says Shoni Taylor, a UCLA Health nurse specialist

Tuberculosis is a serious international health threat; whether latent or active, treatment is necessary

Poor appetite and even a complete loss of appetite are common side effects during chemotherapy

‘Mentors address some of the psychosocial elements that are important to talk about,’ says Jessica Phillips, a manager with the Center for Nursing Excellence at UCLA Health

Children younger than 5 still aren’t eligible for vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

‘This is where I belong, and this is where I feel like I can help the most people,’ says Patrick Loney

Kidneys are vital to good bone health. Because the bones of children are growing and developing, chronic kidney disease is especially serious

The A1C test measures your average levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar, over the previous three months

Building a more robust Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is one key area of focus