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New LA BioMed study offers hope for easing anxiety among advanced-stage cancer patients. Los Angeles Times Sept. 7, 2010 http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-magic-mushrooms-20100907,0,4230087.story?track=rss CBS News Sept. 7, 2010 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20015660-10391704.html KTLA News Sept. 7, 2010 http://www.ktla.com/ktla-magic-mushrooms-cancer,0,1313091.story |
LA BioMed scientists seek a melanoma vaccine. San Bernardino Sun August 18, 2010 http://www.sbsun.com/living/ci_15821434 |
LA BioMed study finds estrogen-only therapy doesn’t increase lung cancer risk. HealthDay August 13, 2010 http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100262113 Reuters August 13, 2010 http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67C4XV20100813 Dr. Rowan T. Chlebowski comments on new study of hormone replacement therapy and cancer. MedScape Today August 12, 2010 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/726837 |
Dr. Brad Spellberg comments on potential spread of new “superbug gene.” ABC Nightly News August 11, 2010 http://abcnews.go.com/Health/ColdandFlu/gene-turns-bacteria-superbug/story?id=11378216 |
LA BioMed researcher Marianne Gausche-Hill sets standard for pediatric emergency care. Daily Breeze August 2, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_15653427?source=rss Longer work hours for surgical residents didn’t affect outcomes in two common surgeries Daily Breeze July 26, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_15607801?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com Sickle cell treatment developed at LA BioMed starts Phase 3 testing. Daily Breeze July 22, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_15579708 LA BioMed Researcher Brad Spellberg discusses antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant infections. Los Angeles Times July 18, 2010 http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-antibiotics-old-20100719,0,5602889.story LA BioMed summer fellows provide health fair for Wilmington. La Opinion July 10, 2010 http://www.impre.com/laopinion/noticias/2010/7/10/acceso-a-la-salud-para-los-mas-198477-1.html#commentsBlock Bone-building pills appear to lower breast cancer risk, LA BioMed study finds. HealthDay News June 24, 2010 http://news.health.com/2010/06/24/bone-building-pills-appear-to-lower-invasive-breast-cancer-risk/ |
Dr. Matthew Budoff comments on new study of cardiac screening and radiation risks. MedPage Today July 8, 2010 http://www.medpagetoday.com/Radiology/DiagnosticRadiology/21060 The Heart.Org July 9, 2010 http://www.theheart.org/article/1096813.do TCTMD Blog July 9, 2010 http://www.tctmd.com/show.aspx?id=91860 |
Dr. Christian de Virgilio comments on new standards for residents hours. Daily Breeze June 26, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_15384932?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com Dr. Stanislav L. Karsten’s research provides clues to ALS and other neurological disorders. Daily Breeze June 27, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_15389295?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com Dr. Matthew Budoff helps educate the public about cardiovascular disease with the Artery Explorer. Daily Breeze June 29, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_15403968 Dr. Rowan T. Chlebowski’s research finds bone-building pills appear to lower invasive breast cancer risk. HealthDay June 26, 2010 http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20100624/hl_hsn/bonebuildingpillsappeartolowerinvasivebreastcancerrisk |
Dr. Matthew Budoff discusses protein heart tests. CNN.com May 22, 2010 http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/22/heart.test.protein/index.html |
Dr. David Meyer, LA BioMed president and CEO, delivers the commencement address at Cal State, Dominguez Hills. (24-minute mark) http://www.youtube.com/csudhtv#p/p/59052580A9C80076/2/zFvRmG1qBYY |
LA BioMed research into male contraceptive draws media attention. NBC Nightly News May 7, 2010 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34276015/vp/37004761#37004761 The Today Show May 8, 2010 http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/37017573#37017573 The Village Voice May 11, 2010 http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2010/05/scientists_are.php KPCC Radio May 9, 2010 http://www.scpr.org/news/2010/05/09/clinical-trials-begin-male-contraceptive-gel/ CBS2 News and KCAL9 News May 12 and 13, 2010 http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=134585@kcbs.dayport.com LA Weekly May 10,2010 http://blogs.laweekly.com/ladaily/city-news/the-pill-for-men-la/#comments Discovery News May 11,2010 http://news.discovery.com/human/male-birth-control-pill.html?print=true San Diego News Network May 10, 2010 http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-05-10/lifestyle/out-of-control-men-have-few-reliable-options-for-birth-control |
LA BioMed seeking research volunteers to test gel to prevent HIV. Daily Breeze May 2, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_14998235?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com LA BioMed to honor its Legends Daily Breeze May 3, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_15004581?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
Dr. Charles Grob discusses new treatments for depression. New York Times April 12, 2010 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/12/science/12psychedelics.html?hpw Scientific American April 20, 2010 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=mdma-drug-ptsd-trauma-psychedelic San Francisco Examiner April 5, 2010 http://www.examiner.com/x-8358-Detroit-Substance-Abuse-Examiner~y2010m4d5-Peruvian-rainforest-vine-may-yield-drug-treatment-medication Dr. Rowan Chlebowski explains new breast cancer research. Business Week April 20, 2010 http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-20/breast-density-increases-predict-cancer-risk-in-study-correct-.html Dr. Brad Spellberg is interviewed about bacterial infections that defy treatment. National Public Radio April 16, 2010 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126049670 |
LA BioMed receives nearly $10 Million for Chronic Disease Clinical Research Center. Daily Breeze April 9, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_14852537?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
LA BioMed researchers help doctors diagnose disease with contributions to new iPhone app. Daily Breeze March 20, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_14722246?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
Genetic variants not more accurate in predicting breast cancer, LA BioMed researcher says. Daily Breeze March 19, 2010 http://www.dailybreeze.com/latestnews/ci_14704793 |
Oral bisphosphonates can prevent the development of breast cancer, says LA BioMed research Pharmacy Practice News March 2010 http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/index.asp?section_id=439&show=dept&issue_id=618&article_id=14860 |
Dr. Brad Spellberg discusses the rise of unstoppable germs. National Public Radio March 9, 2010 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/03/09/midmorning1/ |
Dr. Roger Lewis provides his views on sepsis treatment in an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The Doctors Channel Feb. 25, 2010 http://www.thedoctorschannel.com/go/reuters/2961.html Report on Dr. Charles Grob’s research into depression in cancer patients. Science Line Feb. 24, 2010 http://www.scienceline.org/2010/02/24/psychedelic-therapy/ |
Dr. Brad Spellberg discusses what the public can do about the rise in antibiotic-resistant infections. MedScape Today Feb. 3, 2010 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/715971_2 |
Dr. Loren Miller discusses how to avoid drug-resistant infections in dialysis and transplant patients. Renal & Urology News Feb. 5, 2010 http://www.renalandurologynews.com/drug-resistant-pathogens-threaten-esrd-patients/article/163220/
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Dr. Ronald Swerdloff discusses the need to study benefits of testosterone in aging. Los Angeles Times Jan. 18, 2010 www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-hormone-replacement18-2010jan18,0,1351137.story |
Dr. Loren Miller discusses necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as “flesh-eating” bacteria. CMA Today November-December 2009 http://www.aama-ntl.org/CMAToday/archives/quickclinic/details.aspx?ArticleID=701 |
LA BioMed trial tests to see if testosterone can slow the aging process. Daily Breeze Dec. 28, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_14073154?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreez Dr. Matthew Budoff explains research into CT scanning to detect coronary disease. Los Angeles Times Dec. 28, 2009 http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-procon28-2009dec28,0,4184026.story Dr. Richard Casaburi discusses rehabilitation therapy for COPD. AARP Bulletin Dec. 18, 2009 http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourhealth/diseases/articles/_medicare_to_offer_a_new_benefit_for_those_with_copd.html LA BioMed to get more than $4.5 million in stimulus funds for research. Daily Breeze Dec. 14, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_13995348?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com Bone-building drugs may protect against breast cancer, according to LA BioMed study. (Selection of stories that appeared around the globe.) NBC Nightly News Dec. 10, 2009 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/ns/nightly_news#34370739 Wall Street Journal Dec. 10, 2009 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126047178666886115.html Associated Press Dec. 10, 2009 http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ibk2Y4uMx9PSppNJkXRdJDnHwffAD9CGMUUO1 Reuters Dec. 10, 2009 http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5B942420091210?sp=true Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2009 http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/12/breast-cancer-bisphosphonates.html New York Times Dec. 10, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/health/research/11bone.html |
LA BioMed AIDS/HIV researchers conducting one of the largest studies of anti-retroviral regimens. Daily Breeze Dec. 1, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_13896656 |
LA BioMed Study Finds Drug Effective in Treatment of PAH Daily Breeze Nov. 19, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifeandculture/ci_13825734 |
Dr. Ronald Swerdloff offers expert opinion on leading longer, healthier lives. Daily Breeze Nov. 12, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_13775388?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
LA BioMed researcher to receive one of India’s highest honors Daily Breeze Oct. 27, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_13646737 |
LA BioMed investigator elected to prestigious Institute of Medicine. Daily Breeze Oct. 16, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_13580656 |
LA BioMed study finds intoxicated trauma patients have higher survival rates than sober ones. NBC News Oct. 1, 2009 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/health/Study-Booze-Could-Save-Your-Life-63157657.html U.S. News and World Report Oct. 1, 2009 http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/10/01/alcohol-may-help-protect-trauma-patients.html Scientific American Oct. 1, 2009 http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=odds-favor-drunk-trauma-victims-09-10-01 Contra Costa Times Oct. 1, 2009 http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_13459361 Atlanta Journal Constitution Oct. 1, 2009 http://www.ajc.com/health/content/shared-auto/healthnews/alca/631499.html |
Leaders of LA BioMed spin-off NovaDigm discuss its future. New York Times Sept. 17, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/business/smallbusiness/17edge.html LA BioMed expert on infectious diseases discusses antibiotic-resistant infections. Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine Sept. 14, 2009 http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/59204257.html |
LA BioMed Research reports hormone replacement therapy nearly doubles the risk of dying from lung cancer. ABC News Sept. 21, 2009 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/21/2691631.htm?section=justin Los Angeles Times Sept. 20, 2009 http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-estrogen20-2009sep20,0,909650.story Washington Post Sept. 20, 2009 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2009/09/a_fatal_blow_for_hrt_embargoed.html?wprss=checkup National Cancer Institute Cancer Bulletin Sept. 22, 2009 http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/092209/page3 U.S. News and World Report Sept. 19, 2009 http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/09/19/hormone-therapy-may-make-lung-cancer-more-likely.html |
LA BioMed researcher Brad Spellberg, MD, discusses antibiotic-resistant infections. Pocono Record Sept. 6, 2009 http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090906/NEWS/909060336/-1/NEWSMAP |
LA BioMed Researcher Matthew Budoff studies cardiac conditions in LA firefighters. Los Angeles Daily News Sept. 4, 2009 http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_13263799?IADID=Search-www.dailynews.com-www.dailynews.com Daily Breeze Sept. 4, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_13264263?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com Whittier Daily News Sept. 4, 2009 http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_13266982 LA BioMed Researcher Brad Spellberg, MD, authors book on failure to develop new antibiotics to respond to rise in antibiotic-resistant infections. Daily Breeze Sept. 1, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_13249465?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com- |
LA BioMed researchers found two simple blood tests can help physicians diagnose necrotizing soft tissue infections (commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria”). The Doctors Channel August 2009 http://www.thedoctorschannel.com/video/1246.html LA BioMed researcher comments on failure to develop new antibiotics to combat rising number of antibiotic-resistant infections. CBS News July 28, 2009 http://www.10news.com/investigations/20209303/detail.html |
Urban Health Summit reports high rate of chronic illness in Harbor Area clinic patients. Daily Breeze July 29, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifeandculture/ci_12933458 |
Health Summit to Provide Findings from Clinic Study Daily Breeze and Contra Costa Times July 26, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_12920704?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
David I. Meyer, PhD, Named New LA BioMed President and CEO Daily Breeze July 22, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_12892496?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
LA BioMed research links lung cancer to menopausal hormone therapy. Bloomberg News May 30, 2009 http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=awfzD84qfLhE&refer=us Chicago Sun Times May 30, 2009 http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/health/1599570,CST-NWS-cancer31.article New York Times May 30, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/health/research/31cancer.html?ref=global-home ABC News June 1, 2009 http://abcnews.go.com/Health/CancerPreventionAndTreatment/story?id=7720561&page=1 Reuters Wire Service May 30, 2009 http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE54U1G620090531 Los Angeles Times May 31, 2009 http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-briefs31-2009may31,0,3092980.story’ AFP International News Agency May 30, 2009 http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iLdLjPAYmjaQ4NtRXqiRl7bKEfiQ |
New sickle cell treatment developed at LA BioMed ready for testing Science and Development Network May 22, 2009 http://www.scidev.net/en/news/new-sickle-cell-treatment-ready-for-testing-.html |
LA BioMed honors four legendary physician-scientists Daily Breeze May 17, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifeandculture/ci_12393422 |
Too many pills can affect the quality of life of dialysis patients, new LA BioMed study finds. Daily Breeze May 8, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_12321121?source=rv MedPage Today May 7, 2009 http://www.medpagetoday.com/Nephrology/ESRD/14068 |
FDA approves Phase 3 trial of sickle cell treatment developed at LA BioMed. Daily Breeze April 29, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_12248251?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
LA BioMed seeking stimulus funding for research and buildings Daily Breeze March 27, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/latestnews/ci_12016775 |
LA BioMed uses simulators to train medical students in cardiac surgery. Daily Breeze March 17, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11929738 |
Ending NIH funding ban on embryonic stem cell research is good news for LA BioMed and science. Daily Breeze March 10, 2009 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11876090 |
Women who stopped taking the postmenopausal hormone combination of estrogen plus progestin experienced a marked decline in breast cancer risk, according to a study from the Women's Health Initiative led by a LA BioMed investigator. Washington Post Feb. 4, 2009 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ |
LA BioMed researcher comments on Families USA study calling for more funding for research of rare ailments. Daily Breeze Dec. 23, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11292864 |
Hormone therapy can double a woman's breast cancer risk, LA BioMed study finds. Associated Press Dec. 14, 2008 http://www.google.com/hostednews/ Hem Onc Today Dec. 13, 2008 http://www.hemonctoday.com/article.aspx?rid=33811
Simple blood tests help detect necrotizing soft tissue infections, sometimes known as "flesh-eating bacteria," according to LA BioMed research Daily Breeze and Contra Costa Times Dec. 10, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11182114 In a statewide survey, 38 of LA BioMed's physician-researchers rank as California Super Doctors. Daily Breeze Dec. 5, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11152124 Vitamin D plus calcium supplements don't reduce breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women, LA BioMed study finds. Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune Nov. 13, 2008 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ |
Spanish-speaking Hispanics respond differently to antidepressants than English-speaking Hispanics, LA BioMed study finds. PsychCentral Nov. 5, 2008 http://psychcentral.com/
LA BioMed study finds CT scan helps predict mortality. Reuters Wire Service Nov. 3, 2008 http://www.medicexchange.com/news.aspx?articleid=15274&zoneid=48 |
LA BioMed study finds trauma deaths declined at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center after closure of King-Drew Medical Center's trauma unit. Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2008 http://www.latimes.com/ Daily Breeze Oct. 23, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ |
LA BioMed researcher discusses value-added tax to fund health care reform. Bloomberg News Oct. 21, 2008 http://www.bloomberg.com/ |
LA BioMed researcher discusses human papillomavirus and vaccine for it. The Press-Enterprise Oct. 18, 2008 http://www.pe.com/ |
Technology first developed at LA BioMed helps detect toxicity in drugs. Contra Costa Times Oct. 18, 2008 http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_10719455 Heart Scan May Help Predict Death, according to LA BioMed Study WebMD Oct. 6, 2008 http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20081006/heart-scan-may-help-predict-death |
LA BioMed celebrates the opening of the new Hanley-Hardison Research Center. Daily Breeze Sept. 25, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_10562870 Peninsula News Sept. 24, 2008 http://www.pvnews.com/articles/2008/09/25/local_news/news3.txt Torrance Channel 3 Oct. 2, 2008 http://torrance.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5548
Peninsula News Oct. 1, 2008 http://www.pvnews.com/articles/2008/10/02/society/society1.txt |
Restrictions on residents' hours associated with improved surgical outcomes, LA BioMed study finds. Reuters Wire Services Sept. 15, 2008 http://uk.reuters.com/ Contra Costa Times Sept. 16, 2008 http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_10474451 |
LA BioMed Board names Carole Wagner Vallianos, Esq., to serve as interim president and CEO. Daily Breeze Sept. 10, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_10422286
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LA BioMed researcher authors first multicenter study to show newer cardiac CT machines are effective in detecting coronary artery stenosis, or narrowing in the arteries leading to the heart. Daily Breeze August 27, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_10312053
Science Daily August 27, 2008 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826115909.htm |
Treatment developed at LA BioMed helps Riverside boy with Hurler's syndrome. Riverside Press Enterprise August 17, 2008 http://www.pe.com/ |
Three LA BioMed investigators honored as Heroes of Emergency Medicine The Beach Reporter July 31, 2008 http://www.tbrnews.com/articles/2008/08/01/redondo_beach_news/news13.prt
LA BioMed fellowship program finds high rates of hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes Daily Breeze July 30, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_10037863?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
Cardiac CT scans used to measure calcium deposits in the heart's arteries help predict overall death risk. Daily Breeze July 6, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/ci_9797875 LA BioMed spin-off company poised to bring treatments to market to help sickle cell and short bowel syndrome patients. Daily Breeze July 5, 2008 http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_9791905?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com |
LA BioMed researcher Matthew Budoff discusses the benefits of arterial calcium scans in the wake of NBC newman Tim Russert's heart problems. Denver Post June 24, 2008 http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_9677925
LA BioMed study finds arterial calcium scans can determine heart attack risk. Washington Post June 23, 2008 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062301620.html
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