NASHVILLE, Tenn., ORANGE, Calif., ATLANTA and BOSTON — Two large, multi-state studies uncovered a highly effective way to improve antibiotic selection for patients hospitalized with pneumonia or urinary tract infections…
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IN THE NEWS: Sunscreen sticks, solid forms of sunscreen that come in twist-up tubes, are popular for their quick, mess-free application. But is the convenience coming at the expense of adequate…
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Orange, Calif. — CAR T-cell therapy is rapidly transforming treatment methods for some of the most intractable blood malignancies, raising hopes for better disease management and even progression-free survival, said UCI…
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IN THE NEWS: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory infection that has the potential to spread throughout healthcare facilities and infect some of the most vulnerable hospitalized patients. UCI Health…
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Irvine, Calif. — A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has built the first genetic reference maps for short lengths of DNA repeated multiple times which are known…
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IN THE NEWS: When a loved one is battling depression, it’s common to be unsure of how you can help. You may even be tempted to avoid the issue altogether. UCI…
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Orange, Calif. — Neoplasms of the nose and sinuses, while rare, can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of the many diverse tumor types, which require distinctly different approaches. "Clinicians can…
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IN THE NEWS: The historic acquisition of four community hospitals by UCI Health marks an opportunity for the health system to innovate how care is delivered and expand access to academic…
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Orange, Calif. — A new UCI Health study has found that the collaborative use of antiseptic soap and nasal ointment among patients in hospitals and residents of nursing homes and long-term…
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Orange, Calif. — UCI Health clinicians have found that common types of colon surgery have better outcomes when performed by colorectal surgery specialists compared with general surgeons, according to a study…
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IN THE NEWS: This week, UCI Health celebrated the acquisition of four medical centers and their associated outpatient locations. The purchase will enable Orange County’s only academic health system to build…
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Orange, Calif. — UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has completed the acquisition of four hospitals and associated outpatient locations from Tenet Healthcare Corporation. Beginning today, the…
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Irvine, Calif. — A new study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed a potential shift in our basic knowledge of the origins of birth defects, which affect about…
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Orange, Calif. — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded its highest honor, the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence, to the UCI Health medical intensive care unit. It is…
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IN THE NEWS: Little research has been done on cannabis edibles compared to smoking. However, a new study has linked daily cannabis consumption with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, regardless…
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IN THE NEWS: Sinuses, the spaces surrounding the nasal cavity, produce mucus that guards against pathogens and irritants in the air. When they become irritated, the sinus pressure pain can momentarily…
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Orange, Calif. — The 2024 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 for its eighth year dedicated to raising funds and awareness for critical cancer research. Registration for the…
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Orange, Calif. — UCI Health celebrated the remarkable career of Henry, an 11-year-old golden retriever therapy dog, and his handler, Steve Booth, during a heartfelt retirement ceremony in the Healing Garden…
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Orange, Calif. and Menlo Park, Calif. ― UCI Health, one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, has established a partnership with Sprinter Health, a technology-enabled provider of in-home preventive services,…
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IN THE NEWS: Blood supplies in the United States are at a record 20-year low, according to the Red Cross, citing a shortage of donors. Only 3% of people who are…
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