News From Around the System

Hysterectomy and Mesh Support May Have Similar Outcomes in Repairing Vaginal Prolapse

Findings could help bring safer and more effective mesh kits to market for uterus preservation treatment options

New 3D Technology Can Repair Aneurysms Previously Deemed Inoperable

UC San Diego Health surgeons perform procedure in half the time, with minimal iodine contrast

How the Eyes Might Be Windows to the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers say how quickly a person’s pupil dilates while taking cognitive tests

UC San Diego Receives Funding from Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative

UCI Health announces lineup for 2019-2020 Newport Beach Public Library lectures

UCI Health is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2019-2020 Newport Beach Public Library Lecture Series – Medicine in Your Backyard, presented with the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. UCI Health experts in pain management, aging issues, mental and cognitive health, among others will address timely topics and answer…

FAK Protein Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

Multimillion-Dollar Grant Funds New Vaccine Effort to Prevent Strep Throat Infections

Up to $15 million may be awarded to develop novel vaccine based on key discoveries by UC San Diego researchers

UCI Health receives national recognition for stroke and heart failure care

UCI Health is pleased to announce it has earned the 2019 Get With The Guidelines® - Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award in heart and stroke failure bestowed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the number five cause of death…

Popular Pain Medication Associated with Greater Risk of Hypoglycemia

Tramadol, an opioid, is widely used to treat moderate or severe pain, but patients may be at risk of low blood sugar levels

UC San Diego Health Performs First HIV-to-HIV Kidney Transplant in Region

Procedure is part of an unprecedented multi-site national clinical trial