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Diagnosis based on one symptom can lead to misdiagnosis

UCI Health — August 1, 2024

IN THE NEWS: Relying on the presence or absence of a single symptom to diagnose neurological conditions such as autism or concussion is a concerning trend in pediatrics, writes child neurologist Dr. Sharief Taraman in Psychology Today. The potential for misdiagnosis and delayed treatment increases when certain hallmark symptoms of…

Newly approved drug offers ‘promising option’ to reverse hair loss

UCI Health — August 1, 2024

IN THE NEWS: The recent FDA approval of a new oral medication provides an effective therapy for people suffering from severe hair loss, said UCI Health dermatologist Dr. Natasha Mesinkovska. On July 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the oral JAK inhibitor Leqselvi™ (deuruxolitinib) to treat adults with…

UC Irvine Institute for Clinical & Translational Science receives $28 million NIH grant

UCI Health — July 30, 2024

Irvine, Calif. — The Institute for Clinical & Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine has been awarded $28,394,693 over seven years from the National Institutes of Health as part of its Clinical & Translational Science Awards Program. Marking the fourth highly competitive and successful funding cycle for UC…

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