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SOM News
May 21, 2026
National study finds wide variation in pediatric croup care
A national study from the Better Assessment and Response to Croup in Kids (BARCK) collaborative found significant differences in how children with croup are treated at hospitals and urgent care centers across the United States, highlighting opportunities to improve consistency in care.
May 18, 2026
Q&A: The new Ebola outbreak
Expert explains rare virus strain spreading in Africa
May 18, 2026
A Doctor in Your Corner
After a recent presentation on lung cancer at a high school, a teacher approached UC Riverside School of Medicine student Vjola Haka in tears. "She told me, 'Thank you so much for talking about this topic. I actually just had breast cancer, and seeing how passionate you guys are and what you're going through to actually help people in the future really gives me a good feeling," recalled Haka, who gave the presentation as a member of the new UCR student group Doctors’ Corner.
May 12, 2026
Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss
Researchers identify potential mechanism linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk
