Orange, Calif. — Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars from the University of California, Irvine illuminate the profound impacts…
IN THE NEWS: The earliest signs of autism begin to appear between the ages of 1 and 2½ years old for most children diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder. UCI Health pediatrician and neurodevelopmental specialist Dr. Peter Chung spoke to Verywell Health about the challenges of diagnosing autism earlier than that…
IN THE NEWS: It’s common for feelings of anxiety to arise in the evening when activities begin to quiet down. Certain behaviors can make it worse like doomscrolling or checking work emails at bedtime. Even medications and meals play a significant role. UCI Health psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr…
Orange, Calif. — UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Nimisha Parekh, a national leader in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disorders, has been recognized as an Orange County Woman of Impact in the most recent issue of Orange Coast Magazine. Parekh has a number of roles at UCI Health, including clinician, educator…
Vascular surgeons performed the first endovascular arch replacement with a dual branched device deployment procedure in the region after a patient suffered an aortic tear during a car accident.