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Long-term consequences of weight-loss drugs needs more study, says UCI Health pediatrician
January 14, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Restricting food intake could harm the growth and development of adolescents.
UCI Health spine surgeon shares top priorities for 2025
January 14, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Dr. Hao-Hua Wu plans more interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Tardive dyskinesia: A serious side effect of certain medications
January 10, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Between 20% and 50% of people taking antipsychotic medications could develop the movement condition, says UCI Health neurologist.
Wildfire smoke: avoiding exposure, protecting yourself
January 10, 2025
screengrab of uci health pulmonologist dr richard lee next to an image of the wildfires in los angeles talking about the reduction in air quality
IN THE NEWS: If you must go outside, a UCI Health pulmonologist recommends wearing a mask rated at least N95.
Norovirus infections rise to highest level in years
January 10, 2025
IN THE NEWS: The spike in cases could be driven by gatherings and a lack of hand hygiene, says UCI Health epidemiologist Dr. Shruti Gohil.
Spine surgeon reflects on proudest case of 2024
January 10, 2025
uci health orthopaedic surgeon dr sohaib hashmi
IN THE NEWS: Collaboration and high-level, complex care led to an improved quality of life for a young patient.
Retinitis pigmentosa: A progressive, incurable disease
January 10, 2025
uci health gavin herbert eye institute researcher dr henry klassen is discovering new ways to use stem cells to repair the retina, offering new hope for people suffering from retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. He stands between pillars looking at the camera.
IN THE NEWS: The condition ultimately leads to blindness, says UCI Health researcher.
UC Irvine awarded $1 million to promote traffic safety among Latino youth
January 09, 2025
The grant will support the UC Irvine School of Medicine's effort to improve driver education and safety among Latino youth in Santa Ana.
UC Irvine-led team discovers potential new therapeutic targets for Huntington’s disease
January 08, 2025
The team revealed the molecular mechanisms that drive the RNA processing defects that lead to disorder.
Study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in the oldest-old
January 07, 2025
The findings demonstrate a potentially significant role of certain medications in avoiding dementia.