What kind of hysterectomy is best for you? August 04, 2016 | Kristina Lindgren Most hysterectomies are performed as open surgery, but if the patient is eligible, a vaginal approach is safer and more comfortable. Learn how... Read More Tags aging women's health
Is surgical mesh safe for my hernia surgery? June 12, 2018 | UCI Health UCI Health surgeon Marcelo Hinojosa, MD, says he counsels his patients about the benefits and risks of using surgical mesh to repair a hernia. When... Read More Tags digestive health
Vaginal estrogen safe for post-menopausal women March 12, 2019 | UCI Health Topical estrogen therapy proves safe to treat menopausal symptoms, says a UCI Health urogynecologist. Read More Tags aging women's health pelvic floor hormones
Oh, my aging eyes! What can I do to preserve sight? March 15, 2018 | UCI Health Our eyesight changes as we get older, but nearly all age-related vision changes can be treated, says UCI Health eye expert Dr. Mitul Mehta. Read More Tags aging eye prevention
Don't let an enlarged prostate keep you up at night January 10, 2017 | Faysal A. Yafi, MD It’s one of the most annoying health issues for men: difficult or uncomfortable urination. And it’s one of the most common reasons men... Read More Tags prostate men's health aging
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