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Specialized dementia care can help with loneliness, isolation

UCI Health — December 19, 2024

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 needs. When that happens, it might be time to consider a memory care facility, says UCI Health geriatrician Dr…

Tracking IgA nephropathy episodes important to improve patient comfort

UCI Health — December 19, 2024

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 result, the kidneys become less efficient at filtering waste over time. Also known as Berger disease, its symptoms include…

10 Ways UCSF Is Exploring the Gut

UCSF Health — December 17, 2024

Scientists at UCSF are studying the gastrointestinal tract to unlock the healing secrets of our trillions of gut microbes.

Scientists Take First Steps Toward Growing Organs from Scratch

UCSF Health — December 17, 2024

Researchers from UC San Francisco and Cedars-Sinai have developed a new way to prompt stem cells to form specific organs. It sets the stage for growing human organs from scratch – a long-time goal of regenerative medicine.

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