CivaDerm patch for radiation therapy.

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UC San Diego Health First Hospital with Radioactive Skin Cancer Bandage

UC San Diego Health first hospital with new bandage to treat skin cancer
CivaDerm patch for radiation therapy.

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CivaDerm patch for radiation therapy.

September 23, 2026 | Kim Coutts

UC San Diego Health First Hospital with Radioactive Skin Cancer Bandage

UC San Diego Health brachytherapy team is launching the CivaDerm bandage to treat some forms of skin cancer at home.

Illustration of liver damage.

September 14, 2026 | Leslie Aquinde

Study Finds Why Young Adults May Develop Early Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers identified risk factors that can help detect early-onset fatty liver cirrhosis before age of 50.

Dr. Anna Anya Narezkina with patient actor in an exam room.

August 12, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez

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