IN THE NEWS: As a football fan and a neurologist, Dr. Mark Fisher wants to find out how early evidence of brain trauma might show up in young players. The Orange County Register reports on the UCI Health study he is leading that will compare brain scans of healthy high…
Individuals seeking a weight loss solution can now opt for a minimally invasive procedure that is a variation of the most popular bariatric surgery. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy, in which a portion of the stomach is removed through small incisions, has been the preferred bariatric procedure for several years. The new…
IN THE NEWS: The high-profile overdose death of Prince has put a spotlight on the opioid fentanyl, which accounts for only a very small portion of the opioid market. Dr. Padma Gulur, director, UCI Health Pain Management Services, tells KPCC that these types of deaths are usually traced to illegally-made…
Continuing education is a key to providing the kind of critical and specialized care the UCI Health Regional Burn Center offers Orange County residents and visitors. The late Dr. Marianne Cinat established a strong commitment to improving burn care through education during her more than 10 years as the burn…
UCI Health specialists applaud new recommendations that call for bariatric surgery to become a more common treatment option for obese with people diabetes. The connection between obesity and diabetes is well understood, said Dr. Ping H. Wang, director of the UCI Health Diabetes Center. “There is mounting evidence to indicate…
IN THE NEWS: Patients on a low residue diet before undergoing colonoscopy reported higher bowel preparation and satisfaction scores than those of patients on a clear liquid diet, according to a study conducted by UCI Health researchers. The restrictive clear liquid diet prevents many people from getting a colonoscopy, which…
A UCI Health study found that patients on a low residue diet before colonoscopy achieved a bowel preparation quality that may be superior to patients restricted to a clear liquid diet. The less restrictive diet also improved patient satisfaction, which may help increase colonoscopy participation. UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Jason…
IN THE NEWS: An Orange County Register article about a local man who lost an eye to an exploding e-cigarette cited UCI Health burn specialist Dr. Victor Joe about hazards related to the popular devices. Joe, director of the UCI Health Regional Burn Center, said lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous…
As national leaders in maternal-fetal medicine, UCI Health researchers are spearheading projects in cardiovascular disease and preeclampsia that promise to make pregnancy and childbirth healthier and safer for both mother and baby. A soon-to-be released toolkit aims to help expectant women and their doctors identify previously undiagnosed heart conditions during…
