Why is COVID-19 so dangerous? April 29, 2020 | UCI Health The virus has caused the worst pandemic seen in 100 years because it has never been seen in humans and it spreads as easily as influenza, UCI... Read More Tags clinical trials Covid-19 viruses vaccines
Feeding our healthcare heroes April 28, 2020 | Greg Hardesty UCI Health leadership creates free, on-site commissary for medical center workers amid coronavirus crisis. Read More Tags viruses Covid-19
Are pregnant women at greater risk for COVID-19? April 27, 2020 | UCI Health Expectant mothers are at no greater risk if they are exposed to the novel coronavirus, says UCI Health high-risk maternal fetal specialist Dr.... Read More Tags breastfeeding newborn pregnancy viruses women's health Covid-19
Caring for a loved one with dementia during COVID-19 April 24, 2020 | Heather Shannon California’s stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been especially tough for one caregiver population: Family members... Read More Tags aging Alzheimer's dementia Parkinson's senior health
Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer April 23, 2020 | UCI Health In a pinch, hand sanitizer can disinfect if it’s at least 60% alcohol. But hands down, soap and water is the most effective way to remove... Read More Tags bacteria hand washing health tips infections viruses
Help for a painful kidney stone April 21, 2020 | UCI Health Kidney stones — hardened deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine — can be extremely painful. But... Read More Tags kidney