Manoj Monga, MD, recognized as an international authority in endourology and stone disease, has been named chair of the Department of Urology at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and will see patients at UC San Diego Health.
Researchers at UC San Diego Health publish the first empirical findings that strongly associate sensory loss and COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
UC San Diego and Space Tango received a NASA award to develop the first dedicated stem cell research laboratory within the International Space Station.
Most people who become ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. But it’s essential to observe strict hygiene and physical distancing measures to protect others at home from the highly contagious novel coronavirus, UCI Health infectious disease experts say. Because the incubation period for COVID-19 can range from…
With support from Amazon Web Services, UC San Diego Health physicians are using AI in a clinical research study aimed at speeding the detection of pneumonia, a condition associated with severe COVID-19.
Chances are you have lots of procedures in place to protect yourself from the novel coronavirus. You’re staying home except for truly essential errands, going for walks with plenty of distance between yourself and others. You know how to clean anything brought into the house and you’re giving soap and…
UC San Diego Health makes measurable progress addressing COVID-19 testing shortage through multiple partnerships and rapidly growing in-house testing. Success has meant more testing for more patients, first responders and other health systems.
The fourth annual UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge, a ride, run and walk to support cancer research at the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been moved from Saturday, June 6, 2020 to Saturday, October 3, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Anti-Cancer Challenge, which raises awareness and funds for…
Donations of personal protective equipment, food and money have flooded into UC San Diego Health, part of a community effort to treat and protect patients, staff and the community from COVID-19.
Chad T. Lefteris, an executive with considerable experience in integrated and academic health systems, has been named CEO of UCI Health, overseeing Orange County’s only academic medical center and all clinical and patient-serving operations. His appointment was approved by the University of California Board of Regents. Lefteris has served as…
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