Researchers say epigenetic changes negatively affect gene, resulting in neurological disorder; mouse model offers new way to test potential therapeutic interventions
A UCI Health neurosurgeon is the first to successfully treat a patient using a new system call IRRAflow to help relieve intracranial bleeding. Traditionally, surgical treatment relied on an external ventricular drain (EVD) — a gravity-driven device used to drain fluid in increments over a long period of time, when…
Although Ann Dobbie died 19 years ago, her legacy continues to grow through the vital work of the Queen of Hearts Foundation. The foundation, which was established by Dobbie’s children in 2000 to honor her, supports early detection, education and research related to ovarian cancer. The local organization recently made…
UCI Health has again been recognized for its commitment to patient safety at the 7th annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, sponsored by the internationally acclaimed Patient Safety Movement Foundation. The Summit, held Jan. 18-20 in Huntington Beach, focused on the leading causes of preventable patient deaths in…
UCI Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Margaret O’Brien RN, BSN, to chief nursing informatics officer (CNIO). This position, along with the chief medical informatics officer, will guide the continuing integration of progressive technology with UCI Health’s leading patient care. “Margaret has worked tirelessly for UCI Health and…
