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A UC Irvine-led study has revealed the underlying genetic factors that help repair skin lesions caused by psoriasis, which could result in new methods of controlling the lingering condition. Dr.…

Last week’s announcement of the official cause of Joan Rivers’ death continues to raise questions about what went wrong during procedures that are performed several times a day in clinics…

In the News: The treatment of women with ovarian cancer is poised for a significant transformation, propelled by a surge in clinical trials of four main groups of therapies, according…

Millions of women suffer silently from pelvic floor disorders. They may leak urine or be unable to fully control their bowel movements.  Or they may be feeling discomfort if the…

Open House Learn more about cosmetic surgery, meet UCI Health top plastic surgery specialists, tour the new concierge-style office in Costa Mesa, and enjoy refreshments and goody bags. Call 949-999-2411…

IN THE NEWS: A high fever alone is not enough to warrant hospitalization of patients such as Thomas Eric Thomas, the Liberian man who was sent home from a Dallas…

A double mastectomy for early stage breast cancer does not have a lower risk of death than breast-conserving therapy plus radiation, yet an increasing number of women are undergoing the…

IN THE NEWS: Women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer should seek out a specialist in both gynecologic surgery and cancer treatment, says UCI Health gynecologic oncologist Dr. Leslie…

Depression is often an ignored disease, but it made headlines recently when, after months of speculation about her mental state, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced in September that…

When the World Health Organization announced in early August that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was an international health emergency, Dr. Kristi L Koenig began anticipating the “what ifs.”…