IN THE NEWS: Antipsychotic medications are an effective treatment for mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Also known as neuroleptic medications, they come with a host of side…
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Irvine, Calif.— The UC Irvine School of Medicine announced today that it has received a $1 million state grant to promote driver safety among Latino youth. The award from the…
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Orange, Calif. — A study led by the University of California, Irvine has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are known to contribute to brain blood vessel…
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Irvine, Calif. — A University of California, Irvine-led research team has discovered intricate molecular mechanisms driving the RNA processing defects that lead to Huntington’s disease and link HD with other neurodegenerative disorders such…
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Orange, Calif. — More than 200 UCI Health doctors have been recognized as 2025 Physicians of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA), more than any other health system in the…
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IN THE NEWS: After 20 years of touring with Green Day, Jason Freese had to step away from his keyboard and saxophone last January to focus on beating lung cancer…
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IN THE NEWS: When the protein immunoglobulin A builds up in the kidneys, it results in IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a progressive condition that can cause painful inflammation and swelling. As a…
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IN THE NEWS: Caring for a loved one suffering from dementia can place a heavy burden on the caregiver's own wellness to the point where they might neglect their own health…
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Orange, Calif. — For the fourth consecutive year, UCI Medical Center, part of UCI Health, has been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of its 2025 Best Hospitals…
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Orange, Calif. — Computed tomography (CT) has long been a cornerstone of modern imaging, providing detailed 3D insights into the human body and other materials. However, conventional CT requires hundreds of…
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Orange, Calif. — Internationally renowned UCI Health hematologist-oncologist Dr. Susan M. O’Brien has been honored with the Excellence in Scientific Service Award by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for her vast contributions to…
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IN THE NEWS: The number of deaths from excessive alcohol consumption in the U.S. rose 29% between 2016 and 2021, according to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.…
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IN THE NEWS: Hair loss can be devastating to a person’s mental health and treating it can be shockingly expensive. For example, a high-quality wig can cost upward of $1,500. California…
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Orange, Calif. — A $50,000 gift to the UCI Health Family Health Centers in Santa Ana and Anaheim will enhance its efforts to support and educate individuals with diabetes. The gift…
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Orange, Calif. — In 2024, UCI Health embarked on a historic expansion of access to world-class, academic medicine that transformed the health system into one of the largest in the state, capable…
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IN THE NEWS: FDA approval of dostarlimab-gxly (Jemperli) in combination with chemotherapy will be a great benefit to patients with advanced endometrial cancer, said UCI Health gynecologic oncologist Dr. Krishnansu…
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Orange, Calif. — UCI Health experts in senior health and geriatric medicine will lead UC Irvine’s participation in a new federal program to support people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.…
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Orange, Calif. — The transformative leadership of UCI Health President and CEO Chad T. Lefteris has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review in its annual Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know list. The…
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Orange, Calif. — Internationally recognized cancer expert Dr. Miguel A. Villalona-Calero has joined the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center as its deputy director and chief of the Division of Hematology-Oncology at…
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IN THE NEWS: Cortisol, the stress hormone, is essential for everyday life. Like many things, there can be too much of a good thing when daily stress causes it to spike.…
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