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Apps for autism

UCI Health — July 28, 2013

Last December, Gillian Hayes hosted an autism technology showcase, believing that only a few dozen people would show up on a chilly Saturday morning to review the latest research. But at a time when most folks were finishing their first cup of coffee, more than 150 jammed into a UC…

UC Irvine's Zell leads national trial in colon cancer prevention

UCI Health — July 21, 2013

Jason A. Zell, DO, MPH, of UCI Health, is leading a nationwide research study to test whether two drugs can help prevent the recurrence of cancers and the development of new adenomas, or potentially precancerous growths, in patients who have already battled colon cancer. The clinical trial is now open…

Probiotic bacterium reduces severity of salmonella infections

UCI Health — July 16, 2013

UC Irvine microbiologists have learned how a probiotic bacterium used to treat irritable bowel syndrome can soothe gut bacterial infections caused by salmonella, paving the way for potential relief from foodborne illnesses that affect millions of people annually. Manuela Raffatellu, assistant professor of microbiology & molecular genetics, and colleagues at…

Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program Site Visit

UCI Health — July 16, 2013

The University of California, Irvine Medical Center has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for re-designation of the prestigious Magnet designation.

Angelina Jolie puts cancer gene in the spotlight

UCI Health — July 2, 2013

When actress Angelina Jolie announced that she was waging a preemptive war on cancer, she also started a national conversation about the “faulty” gene that put her at high risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer. “I have feelings of great admiration and gratitude toward Angelina Jolie for stimulating this…

Summer safety tips for fireworks and fire pits

UCI Health — July 1, 2013

Summer means trips to the beach and Independence Day fireworks. The staff at UCI Health has a few tips to keep you and your children out of harm’s way and out of the emergency room. Several Orange and Los Angeles county cities permit firework sales. Dr. Nicole Bernal, a surgeon…

UC Irvine researchers get funds to create novel diabetes treatments

UCI Health — June 25, 2013

Two UC Irvine research groups have received $2.27 million to develop innovative methods of treating and possibly curing type 1 diabetes. JDRF, formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, awarded one grant to Jonathan Lakey, PhD, associate professor of surgery and biomedical engineering, and Elliot Botvinick, PhD, assistant professor of surgery…

Ten tips for a healthy life

UCI Health — June 16, 2013

What’s the formula for a healthy life? Your ten steps to better living start here: 1. Keep moving — Even if you’ve been a couch potato for years, it’s never too late to start exercising. Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days, but you don't have…

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