Orange, Calif. — UCI Health has launched a clinical trial for a novel stem cell-derived therapy that shows promise for restoring anal sphincter function in patients with obstetric injury-related bowel incontinence, said colorectal surgeon Dr. Joseph C. Carmichael, principal investigator of the study. The phase 3 trial, designed to test…
Researchers have received a grant from the Rosenfeld Foundation to support a “whole health” approach to improve the health and well-being of heart failure patients.
New research shows that even outdoor air pollution levels that are below government air-quality standards are associated with differences in children’s brains.
Irvine, Calif. — After a five-decade career as a pioneering ophthalmologist and medical innovator, 94-year-old John Graether, MD, is passing the torch to the next generation by making a $1 million donation to establish an endowment to train pediatric ophthalmologists at UC Irvine. Graether, a cataract specialist, is best known…
Traumatic experiences can worsen the pain, depression and loneliness at the end of life, according to a study led by UCSF and the University of Michigan.
A study focused on patients prescribed buprenorphine in emergency departments explores the effectiveness of telehealth visits in boosting long-term use of the medication for treating opioid addiction.
Irvine, Calif. – Dr. Shaista Malik, founding executive director of UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, has received the Vision and Leadership Award from Octane, a convening organization for Southern California technology and medical technology businesses. The award was presented by Octane CEO Bill Carpou at the organization’s annual…
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine find that limiting food consumption within a 10-hour window each day improved key markers of heart health.
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