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Penenberg Named Medical Honoree For L.A. Arthritis Walk

No Author — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:55:00 EST

Brad L. Penenberg, M.D. of the Arthritis and Joint Reconstruction Institute of Los Angeles Medical Associates in Beverly Hills has been named the medical honoree for the L. A. Arthritis Walk, by the Arthritis Foundation Pacific Region.

Don't Lose Sleep over Weight, Scientists Say

No Author — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:36:00 EST

A lack of sleep could make you fat, scientists said on Thursday.

Not getting enough shut-eye may inhibit a hormone which controls hunger satisfaction and boost an appetite-stimulating hormone, said a paper presented to the European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France.

Major Overhaul of American Life Urged to Cure Obesity: Experts

No Author — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:27:00 EST

Two-thirds of American adults are too fat, and a major overhaul of US policies -- from schools to restaurants to urban planning -- is needed to stem the epidemic, medical experts said Tuesday.

UCLA Seeks Adults for Impact of Curcumin On Memory Study

No Author — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:33:00 EST

UCLA researchers are seeking adults between 50-90 with memory complaints to study the effectiveness of the supplement curcumin, on age-related memory loss.

Dangerous Trend Reported with Teens and Hand Sanitizer

No Author — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:52:00 EST

Experts at Children's Hospital Los Angeles were raising an alarm today over what may be a dangerous new trend among teens: distilling and drinking alcohol from hand sanitizers.

Stoller-Filer Health Center To Celebrate Grand Opening Next Week

No Author — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:33:00 EST

The Stoller-Filer Health Center, the newest Planned Parenthood L.A. facility, at 11722 S. Wilmington Ave., Compton, will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday.

UCLA Brain Injury Research Center To Study Sports-Related Concussions

No Author — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:55:00 EST

Sports-related concussions have become a subject of concern and discussion in recent years, with Congress holding hearings on the issue, retired players suing sports leagues for alleged damage they�ve suffered, and new research pointing to degeneration in injured athletes� brains over time.

Nine Years In The Making�Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center Opens

No Author — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:26:00 EST

Sarah Loew had perfect vision all her life. Nine years ago, she underwent surgery to remove a benign pituitary tumor and woke up with no vision in her left eye. She was 24 years old.

Ultrasounds Aid Better Breast Screening, Study Shows

No Author — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:17:00 EST

Women's annual breast exams could be improved by adding ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to the usual mammogram, according to a US study released on Tuesday.

Cedars-Sinai is Heart Transplant Leader

No Author — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:13:00 EST

For the second year in a row, 87 adult hearts were transplanted at the Cedar-Sinai Heart Institute Center in 2011, more than at any other hospital in the country, the hospital announced today.

Zuckers Expand Health Book Franchise With The Hot Topic Of Childhood Allergies

No Author — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:47:00 EST

Judi and Shari Zucker, known as The Double Energy Twins, (a moniker their book publicist father Irwin Zucker copyrighted for them) have made it their mission to promote good health and nutrition.

Honoring Leiweke, Celebrating New Sports Medicine Center

No Author — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:52:00 EST

Last week, St. John�s Health Center honored Los Angeles developer Timothy J. Leiweke (left) at its 2012 Corporate Leadership Award event at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. Leiweke is working to revitalize the economic, social and civic landscape of downtown L.A. Also at the event, St. John�s announced the creation of a new orthopedic and sports medicine center�the Chan Soon-Shiong Musculo-Skeletal Science Center (CSS-MSSC). CSS-MSSC is made possible by funding from the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, and the initiative was led by healthcare leaders, Michele B. Chan and Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD. (second from right); Lou Lazatin (center), St. John�s president/CEO; and newly appointed Co-Medical Directors and nationally-known orthopedic surgeons Neal ElAttrache, MD (second from left) and Bert Mandelbaum, MD. (right).

Proven Non-Drug Treatment for Major Depression Now Available

No Author — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:55:00 EST

Depression has long been a battle for many, and for those who continue to suffer even with medication, there is finally an option that is restoring the lives of thousands.

UCLA Launches Comprehensive Alzheimer�s, Dementia Care Program

No Author — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:05:00 EST

Alzheimer�s disease affects an estimated 5.4 million people in the U.S., some 480,000 of them in California. Nearly half of all people 85 and older will contract the disease. Yet it accounts for only 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases.

Health Happenings...

No Author — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:04:00 EST

Programs to attend and opportunities for involvement...

Children�s Hospital Los Angeles Announces New Endowed Chair

No Author — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:41:00 EST

Children�s Hospital Los Angeles has established a new endowed chair in an effort to support children with congenital health challenges.

UCLA Students Raise Funds To Fight HIV/AIDS

No Author — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:39:00 EST

UCLA Students raised a record-setting $451,144.03 for the fight against global pediatric HIV/AIDS at the school�s 11th annual Dance Marathon presented by Bank of the West.

Angels

No Author — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:51:00 EST

Angels at Risk, a Westside based non-profit working with teens and their families in addressing drug and alcohol use and The Jena and Michael King Foundation hosted the second �Stand Up to Addiction in the Name of Prevention� fundraiser at the King home with 300 on hand. Pictured (from left): Michael King; Angels at Risk co-founders, Ted Danson and Susie Spain; X-Factor finalist Chris Rene; and Jena King.

Distinguished Oncologist, Cancer Researcher Bilchik Returns To St. John�s As Chief Of Medicine

No Author — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:18:00 EST

Anton J. Bilchik, MD, PhD, FACS, an internationally recognized surgical oncologist has returned to the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John�s Health Center.

St. John�s, Topanga Film Institute Strive To Educate Community �Neuro-Cinema & Beyond� Series Gains Momentum

No Author — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Last month, the art and healthcare communities came together to celebrate neurosurgery and learn about the brain. More than 130 guests attended the kick-off dinner for the �Neuro-Cinema & Beyond� a film series focused on the brain, cancer and physicians involved in treating these conditions.