UCI Health Dr. Bharath Chakravarthy knows well how dangerous fireworks can be. At age 13, he and some middle-school buddies were lighting and tossing firecrackers a few days before the…
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Beach bonfires, a summer tradition in Southern California, are fun but can suddenly turn dangerous. Serious burns sometimes occur near fire pits: when the wind picks up and sparks…
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Pediatric anesthesiology expert Dr. Zeev Kain, professor with the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care discusses the effects of anesthesia and surgery on children. In the webinar, Kain explains the steps…
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Antibiotics are designed to combat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bladder infections, strep throat and tuberculosis. Antibiotics do nothing for viral infections, including influenza, the common cold and bronchitis. Using antibiotics…
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Antibiotics have been the first line of defense when it comes to fighting infection and illness for decades. But their popularity has given rise to bacteria strains that have become…
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Imagine waking up one day and discovering you had no voice. How would you carry on your daily communications? How could you express yourself and manage your life? That’s what…
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You’ve probably seen the commercials on TV: A fireman who talks about pain that’s “like a bag of hot coals;”’ an aerobics instructor who complains about “an intense burning sensation…
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Sleeping beside someone who snores loudly can be a challenge, especially if you are a light sleeper. Most people can get used to their partner’s snoring over time and it’s…
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UCI Health will use a $3.4-million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health to examine the “Transition of Care…
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Smokers and ex-smokers know their tobacco use has put them at risk for lung cancer. They face the persistent anxiety that cancer cells are quietly gathering force in their lungs.…
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The Orange County Medical Association has named UCI Health psychiatrist Rimal Bera, MD, as its 2014 Physician of the Year. Bera is a clinical professor of psychiatry and human behavior…
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Two students at the UC Irvine School of Medicine are among 15 recipients of the American Medical Association Foundation’s 2014 Leadership Award. Asghar Haider, an MD/MBA student, and Raja Narayan,…
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UCI Health and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are joining forces for a series of blood drives this summer, starting June 19 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. As the…
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A cancer diagnosis is staggering and for many, emotions range from fear and anger to sadness and depression. While family members and friends are often quick to lend their support,…
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Like most kids in sunny Southern California, Bob Griffith spent plenty of time in the sun. Sunscreen was an afterthought during days spent surfing and swimming leaving Griffith with severe…
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As a specialist in skin disorders and cancers, UCI Health dermatologist Dr. Janellen Smith sees the damage the sun can do to the skin. She answers some frequent questions about…
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It is important that patients with many abnormal moles have a thorough evaluation by a dermatologist since some moles can be precursors to skin cancer. Unique to UCI Health is the…
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A normal mole, once it has developed, most often stays the same size, shape and color. Some may fade away over time. Most people have moles and many are harmless.…
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More than one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, which makes it the most common form of cancer. The three main types of skin cancer are basal…
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KABC health reporter Denise Dador highlights the heroic efforts of UCI Health experts to care for an expectant mother who discovered she had pancreatic cancer. The story aired on KABC-TV…
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