Clinical trials test new medical treatments, conducted in the quest to develop more effective ways to treat or even cure diseases. UCI Health is at the forefront of cancer research with about 140 ongoing cancer clinical trials. But clinical trials cannot proceed without patients willing to participate in the studies…
IN THE NEWS: Yes, UCI Health ear specialist Dr. Hamid Djalilian tells the OC Register. Because hearing loss can begin early in life, the otolaryngologist says there are simple things parents can do to turn down the volume on the noisiest toys. View Dr. Djalilian's recommendations › Read Dr. Djalilian's…
The next time you trip over a step and find yourself sitting in the emergency room nursing a sprained ankle, don’t be surprised if someone hands you a tablet computer and asks if you’d like to take a little quiz. The interactive test, called CASI (short for Computerized Alcohol Screening…
With winter weather here, now is the perfect time to begin changing your daily habits to prevent dry, chapped skin. Bathing five to 10 minutes in lukewarm water will keep your skin in good health. “Hot water feels great in the winter, but it strips away natural oils and dilates…
Americans may think they consume plenty of protein, but newer research highlights the beneficial effects of consuming more protein than the recommended daily allowance, especially when you are trying to lose weight, says registered dietitian Katie Rankell, program director of the UCI Health Weight Management Program. Some people may benefit…
People don’t know what an actual serving size of alcohol amounts to, says Christy Carroll, RN, UCI Health trauma injury prevention coordinator. "Because of that, they don’t realize that they drink as much as they do; many are at-risk drinkers without knowing it.” At risk drinkers include: Men who drink…
During the winter months, some people feel like their normal personalities have deserted them. They're lethargic, irritable and moody. Often referred to as winter blues, the condition is a real one. Doctors call it seasonal affective disorder -- or SAD. SAD describes a period of depression or low mood that's…
If you haven't seen someone puffing on an electronic cigarette yet, you probably will soon. Sales of the devices are soaring. And the debate about the safety of e-cigarettes is heating up, too. Manufacturers of the battery-powered devices say their products carry far fewer health risks than regular cigarettes and…
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