IN THE NEWS: The Orange County Register examined a research study by UC Irvine Medical Center oncologists into whether a robotic baby seal can improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients: Kirsten Osgood would love a visit from an adorable therapy dog during her long hours of chemotherapy, but…
For the 12th consecutive year, UCI Medical Center has been ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its geriatrics program placed 35th among the country’s top 50. The annual “America’s Best Hospitals” listing is currently available online. “We are proud of the outstanding care our…
IN THE NEWS: The Reuters Health news service asked Dr. Deborah Wing, director of UC Irvine’s Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, to comment on a recent study of the effect of cranberry juice on the incidence of urinary tract infections: Recent evidence suggests certain compounds in cranberries—and maybe other berries as…
UC Irvine’s Department of Emergency Medicine is providing iPads to all 18 of its resident physicians, as part of the UC Irvine School of Medicine’s plan to integrate tablet computing into the teaching and practice of medicine. The iPads are loaded with their required text books and lecture materials, and…
Two UC Irvine surgeons have been elected to leadership positions in their disciplines’ professional societies. Michael J. Stamos, MD, and Ninh T. Nguyen, MD, have been named president-elect of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, respectively. Both will assume…
IN THE NEWS: Residents of Huntington Beach can legally purchase fireworks for the first time in 20 years. The Orange County Register talked to UC Irvine’s Dr. Nicole Bernal about potential fireworks-related injuries: Dr. Nicole Bernal, acting director of the UC Irvine Regional Burn Center, said they generally don’t see…
IN THE NEWS: The Orange County Register‘s article about the Supreme Court healthcare ruling included thoughts from UC Irvine staff: Terry Belmont, CEO of UC Irvine Medical Center, said he believes patients will ultimately benefit from greater access and focus on preventive care. “I think this continues to move us…
IN THE NEWS: The Orange County Register interviewed health experts for tips about having a safe Fourth of July holiday. UC Irvine oncologist Dr. Jason Zell offered his thoughts about grilling: The American Institute for Cancer Research has published recommendations for reducing the production of cancer-causing compounds on barbecued meat…
Two UCI Health ophthalmologists are the first in Orange County to implant a miniature telescope in the eyes of patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The device restores a portion of vision lost to the disease. The UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye…
Sabee Molloi (pictured), professor of radiological sciences at UC Irvine, will partner with Dr. Carlos Iribarren, a research scientist from Kaiser Permanente, to assess whether breast arterial calcification detected by mammography can be used to gauge cardiovascular disease risk. The two have received a $6.8 million grant from the National…
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