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Targeting hidden ovarian cancer cells

UCI Health — May 19, 2012

Ovarian is the deadliest of the gynecological cancers, primarily because it usually is not discovered until it has metastasized, or spread. Treatment is most effective when cancer is detected early. At UC Irvine's Ovarian Cancer Center, doctors are using a novel treatment that targets and kills hidden ovarian cancer cells…

KPCC discusses ovarian cancer care disparities found in UC Irvine study

UCI Health — May 9, 2012

IN THE NEWS: Public radio station KPCC-FM aired a segment addressing Dr. Robert Bristow's recent presentation about racial and economic disparities in ovarian cancer care: Their study of 50,000 women with ovarian cancer found that race and income play a role in ovarian cancer survival, specifically that African American and…

New device from UC Irvine professor eases painful ringing in ears

UCI Health — May 8, 2012

IN THE NEWS: The Orange County Register took a look at an invention by UC Irvine Professor Fan-Gang Zeng to help ease the discomfort of tinnitus suffers: The ringing can be loud, constant and debilitating, depriving sufferers of sleep and concentration, even triggering depression. It’s known to doctors as tinnitus…

UC Irvine study finds racial, economic disparities in ovarian cancer care, survival

UCI Health — May 7, 2012

Poor women and African Americans with ovarian cancer are less likely to receive the highest standards of care, leading to worse outcomes than among white and affluent patients, according to a study of 50,000 women presented by UC Irvine’s Dr. Robert Bristow at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s annual meeting…

Heart disease risk can indicate long-term COPD fate, UCI Health researchers say

UCI Health — May 1, 2012

A simple test for heart disease risk can go a long way toward determining the long-term prognosis for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to UC Irvine researchers. Dr. Hwa Mu Lee and Nathan Wong of the UC Irvine Heart Disease Prevention Program found that individuals with moderate to…

UC Irvine researchers say heart test offers hint about lung disease risk

UCI Health — May 1, 2012

A simple test for heart disease risk can go a long way toward determining the long-term prognosis for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to UC Irvine researchers. Dr. Hwa Mu Lee and Nathan Wong of the UC Irvine Heart Disease Prevention Program found that individuals with moderate to…

Settlement to fund elder abuse awareness effort in long-term-care facilities

UCI Health — April 26, 2012

UC Irvine staff will provide training and support related to elder neglect and abuse awareness in Orange County nursing homes under the settlement terms of a class-action lawsuit alleging inadequate staffing at 22 long-term-care facilities in California. Training will be handled by UC Irvine’s Elder Abuse Forensic Center and funded…

Experts from UC Irvine will assist nursing homes to prevent elder abuse

UCI Health — April 26, 2012

Residents of nursing homes are among those most susceptible to elder abuse and neglect. Now, experts from UC Irvine’s Program in Geriatrics will provide training and support in Orange County nursing homes under the settlement terms of a class-action lawsuit alleging inadequate staffing at 22 long-term-care facilities in California. Training…

UC Irvine stroke, heart programs get gold seal for excellence

UCI Health — April 24, 2012

If you or a loved one are experiencing the symptoms of stroke or heart failure, UCI Health is committed to providing the best treatment available. Recently, the nation’s top accrediting organization for hospitals agreed, once again giving UC Irvine The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for its heart failure…

Joint Commission renews UC Irvine heart failure, stroke certification

UCI Health — April 24, 2012

UC Irvine Medical Center’s Heart Failure Program and Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center have again earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, healthcare’s predominant standards-setting and accrediting body. Joint Commission certification recognizes an organization’s diligence in meeting rigorous performance standards accepted nationwide as benchmarks of superior patient care…

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