After San Bernardino: psychological trauma and recovery December 08, 2015 | Patricia Harriman Traumatic experiences, such as the mass shooting in San Bernardino, leave survivors at risk for emotional and psychological damage as well as... Read More Tags mental health trauma
POEM brings student relief from unusual swallowing disorder December 07, 2015 | Patricia Harriman It took a year before college freshman Katie Hawkins’ trouble swallowing food was diagnosed as achalasia. Relieved to know what was wrong,... Read More Tags digestive health rare diseases young adults patient stories
9-year-old smiles through 17th surgery October 31, 2015 | Patricia Harriman At 9 years old, Jordan Gray has already had almost twice that number of surgeries to correct deformities in her hands and feet caused by a... Read More Tags rare diseases kids' health
Radiation during breast cancer surgery an option for some patients October 30, 2015 | Patricia Harriman Some women with early breast stage cancer may have the option of receiving a single, concentrated dose of radiation in the tumor cavity while in... Read More Tags breast cancer cancer women's health
Experts question new mammogram guidelines October 20, 2015 | Patricia Harriman New breast cancer screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend women at average risk not begin annual mammograms until age 45,... Read More Tags breast cancer cancer prevention women's health
Protecting the brain after heart attack October 12, 2015 | Patricia Harriman Neurological damage in the wake of a heart attack is the greatest complication for more than 80 percent of survivors. A UCI Health neurologist... Read More Tags brain heart health nutrition