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Study Finds Why Young Adults May Develop Early Fatty Liver Disease

Study links genetics and diabetes to early fatty liver disease
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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.

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August 12, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez

UC San Diego Health and West Health Accelerate Future of Patient Care

The West Health Accelerator at UC San Diego Health will transform how patients navigate care to ensure every person gets the right care, at the right time.

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August 3, 2026 | Kim Coutts

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UC San Diego Health has been ranked the top health system in California according to the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" survey.

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