When it comes to stroke, there’s good news and bad news. “The good news is that 80 percent of strokes are preventable with proper medical care and simple lifestyle changes,” says Dr. Vivek Jain, director of the UCI Health Comprehensive Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center. “The bad news is that strokes…
After a long bout of physical activity, whether working in the garden or taking a long hike, your hips and knees may feel stiff and achy for a day or two. That’s a normal part of aging, says UCI Health orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf. After all, we don’t stay…
UCI Health otolaryngologist Dr. Hamid Djalilian and his team tested more than two dozen popular toys to determine which had the highest sound levels in three scenarios: at the ear with no tape over the speaker, at the ear with tape over the speaker and at a child's arm's length…
Every flu season, UCI Health internist Dr. Emilie Chow finds herself repeating one thing: the flu vaccine does not cause the flu. "Each year, that is our number one question," the primary care physician says. It’s not the only misconception about the flu vaccine she encounters. Some patients express a…
Mom drilled the words into your head: Always wash your hands thoroughly before eating and after using the restroom. But maybe you weren’t paying attention. A recent study in the Journal of Environmental Health indicates only 5 percent of those using a restroom washed their hands long enough to kill…
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. Right now, people all over are feeling the uncomfortable sensation of heartburn (acid reflux) thanks to a big, rich Thanksgiving feast. But when heartburn is more than an occasional nuisance after an indulgent meal, it may mean that you have gastroesophageal reflux…
Heart disease is the leading cause of women’s pregnancy-related deaths in California — but nearly one-third could be prevented, according to UCI Health-led research presented at the recent American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013. Maternal death rates have been increasing in California and the United States since the mid-1990s, according…
Growing up, Elizabeth Hill had her entire life planned. She would be her family’s first college graduate, a successful professional and, above all, a mother. “I always knew I was born to be a mom,” she says. At 17, however, she was diagnosed with lupus, a disease that can attack…
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health nurse Kathleen Acab is returning to her native Philippines to help the displaced and injured victims of Typhoon Haiyan, tells the Orange County Register. Acab, a psychiatric nurse at UC Irvine Medical Center, is leaving her six children in the care of her husband and…
IN THE NEWS: Along with life-threatening shortages of clean water and food following Typhoon Haiyan, emergency responders are racing to treat patients with severe injuries, UCI Health disaster medicine expert Dr. Kristi Koenig told NBC News. The storm surge caused not only drownings but also churned dangerous debris into swift…
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