IN THE NEWS: As the senior population in the United States grows, so does the debate about when cognition begins to decline and how it’s recognized. UCI Health neurologist Dr. Mark Fisher appeared on The Daily Show to talk about how the brain evolves as it ages and how scientists…
Orange, Calif. — Cardiologists with UCI Health have performed the region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacements, expanding one of California’s leading cardiovascular programs and offering patients more minimally invasive options for managing their heart health. “UCI Health is committed to offering patients the latest technology in its structural heart program,”…
UC Davis Health is the first in the region to perform a small intestine aspirate procedure, the gold standard test for small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth, known as SIBO.
A brain-computer interface developed by UC Davis Health accurately translates brain signals into speech. The device implanted in the brain of a man with ALS is the most accurate system of its kind.
A breakthrough study shows how a ketogenic diet alters human metabolism and makes a particular pancreatic cancer drug effective by starving tumors of fat that they feed on to grow.
A UCSF-created child-parent therapy for trauma in kids under age 5 was found to slow down biological aging, which is tied to health benefits later in life.
Pickleball injuries, like fractures, ligament ruptures and muscle strains, are on the rise. UC Davis Health orthopaedic surgeons share tips to stay safe while playing this popular sport.
Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, risk factors, and local hospitalizations. Medical N95, KN95, or KF94 masks offer the best protection.
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health spine surgeon Dr. Yu-Po Lee recently spoke to Becker’s Spine Review about the a lesson he learned early in his career and how it influences his practice today at the UCI Health Comprehensive Spine Center. “Spine surgeons, like all physicians, are part of a very…
UCSF received its first philanthropic grant for workforce training and development. The $14M gift from Crankstart will train workers as medical assistants, radiology technologists, and practice coordinators; support training programs by outside partners; and establish an internal program to help connect them with jobs at UCSF Health and campus research…
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