Keyword Islet-cell transplant frees young woman from debilitating pancreatitis March 02, 2021 | Shari Roan UCI Health islet-cell transplant specialist Dr. Zeljka Jutric has made it possible for Heidi Barragan to live without the chronic pain of severe... Read More Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a deadly diagnosis February 26, 2021 | Shari Roan A woman with a deadly liver disease reverses course with the help of UCI Health digestive health experts and a breakthrough diagnostic device. Read More Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for pregnant women? February 23, 2021 | Valerie Elwell Because pregnant women are at greater risk for complications from COVID-19, they should seriously consider getting vaccinated, says Dr. Carol... Read More Incision-less procedure saves esophageal cancer patient’s life February 12, 2021 | Valerie Elwell Esophageal cancer patient praises his UCI Health team for an incision-less endoscopic procedure that spared him from life-altering surgery. Read More A whole-person approach to breast cancer care February 04, 2021 | Angela Kuiper Breast cancer patient praises her UCI Health care team for treatment that wasn’t just about removing illness, but creating wellness —... Read More Paramedic beats back COVID-19 December 23, 2020 | UCI Health Anaheim fire captain and paramedic Joe Aldecoa, who routinely transported COVID-19 patients for treatment last spring, spent four weeks in... Read More