UC Irvine’s Muthana Al-Ghazi, PhD, has been recognized as an Educator of the Year by the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology, in partnership with the American Society for Radiation Oncology. Al-Ghazi is a professor and director of medical physics in the UC Irvine Department of Radiation Oncology. “Dr. Al-Ghazi…
Gas pumps, buttons on ATM and vending machines, escalator rails, mailbox handles and parking meters are among the dirtiest, most germ-covered surfaces people are likely to encounter each day, according a new study conducted by Kimberly Clark, the company that produces Kleenex and Huggies diapers. However, following basic hygiene practices…
Dr. William E. Bunney, distinguished professor of psychiatry & human behavior at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine, has been awarded the prestigious Institute of Medicine’s 2011 Rhoda & Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health for his work enhancing the treatment and understanding of mood disorders. Acknowledging Bunney’s research into…
IN THE NEWS: An Orange County Register article about the county’s high rate of cesarean sections noted that the procedure often increases medical costs as well as health risks for mother and baby. Obesity-related complications are one factor, leading obstetric experts to recommend pre-conception efforts to improve the health of…
IN THE NEWS: The Los Angeles Times asked doctors to address what people should consider when making the decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility. “We try to look at the whole picture to figure out what exactly is going on,” explained Dr. Steven Tam, a…
Robots may extend the post-stroke race against the clock, according to a presentation by UC Irvine neurologist Steven Cramer, MD, during a meeting of the American Neurological Association. While minutes count in the race to treat stroke patients with drugs or interventional techniques to eliminate a clot, Cramer says the…
UC Irvine’s Dr. Mark E. Linskey has garnered the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of neurosurgery. The prestigious award—inaugurated in 1961 but not bestowed every year—was presented Oct. 4 in Washington, D.C. Linskey, the 31st recipient, joins some of the most…
IN THE NEWS: Though liposuction is a cosmetic surgery, the Orange County Register reports on a study that concludes the procedure may have health benefits by lowering the levels of some fats in the blood called triglycerides. What do cardiologists think? “To really see if there are decreases in heart…
Dr. Sumit Garg, medical director of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at UC Irvine, will appear this week on Healthy OC to discuss the latest developments and research into improving treatment for people with age-related macular degeneration. Healthy OC airs on PBS SoCal, formerly known as KOCE-50. The interview will…
The American Heart Association has honored UCI Health for providing the highest levels of care for people suffering from heart failure. The association’s Get With The Guidelines—Heart Failure Gold Plus Award signifies that UC Irvine Medical Center has achieved at least 85 percent compliance for two consecutive years with AHA-specified…
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