Orange, Calif. — Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body’s internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function. This discovery offers new avenues for prevention and treatment strategies…
Crohn’s disease — an autoimmune disorder — is characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, resulting in a slew of debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms that vary from patient to patient. Complications of the disease can destroy the gut lining, requiring repeated...
In 2023, Mark Washburn began noticing a decline in his health as he dealt with new anxiety and worsening shortness of breath. Attributing his symptoms to inconsistency in exercise, he decided to start working out regularly to help address these issues. “I thought I just needed to get active...
Marcia Faustin, the co-head physician of the U.S. Gymnastics women’s team and UC Davis Division I intercollegiate athletics, reflects on her journey as a Black female physician delivering care to patients of all ages.
Researchers are conducting a study to better understand the impact transportation and different modes of transportation have on dialysis patient outcomes.
IN THE NEWS: Artificial intelligence tools could soon be a vital way for clinicians to improve their performance when giving colonoscopies. UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Jason B. Samarasena told Medscape that such tools will push past the limitations of the endoscope in the procedure. They can help further identify polyps…
The UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory has been re-accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The accreditation covers pediatric and congenital transthoracic, pediatric and congenital transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.
UC San Diego Health and San Diego County announced they will be finalizing an innovative partnership today during the Board of Supervisors meeting that will expand essential behavioral health care services at East Campus Medical Center to serve urgent mental health needs in east San Diego County...
UC Davis Health’s commitment to advancing health equity was on full display while hosting the annual scientific meeting of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons.
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