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U Magazine

Fall 2023
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Features stories, news, research and highlights from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA Health.

Cover Story

A prosthetic ankle model
The ‘bionic possibilities’ of prosthetic advances
December 12, 2023
16 min read
U Magazine Fall 2023 Cover
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Featured Articles

Violent Nights
Why do I hit things in my sleep?
Sydney Seigel
‘Rippling Reflections’ program invites patients and aspiring physicians to consider their legacy
Chloe Corcoran
'Facial feminization surgery lets the mirror reflect how I see myself'
"Illustration of Dr. Kiran Kavipurapu performing a traditional Bollywood dance on stage, showcasing expressive hand gestures and dynamic movement, reflecting his passion for blending cultural heritage with artistic expression.
A doctor explains his passion for Bollywood dance
Dr. Lucina Uddin
‘You need to be patient in science, but it is hard.’
The dark side of online health information
The dark side of online health information
Utibe R. Essien, MD, MPH, and Jessica P. Faiz, MD, MSHPM
What obstacles hinder many aspiring med students?
Dr. Ravi Aysola
Disrupted sleep? UCLA Health’s sleep medicine practice can help

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UCLA Honors the Nancy and Jonathan Glaser Family for Endowed Chair in Pediatric Sarcomas
Ten UCLA Nurses honored by new recognition from the Simms/Mann Family Foundation
Oprah Winfrey, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy headline WOW 2023 Mental Health Summit
Dodgers honor Gluck family with first pitch and promote stroke education
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