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News in 2024

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Artificial intelligence in colonoscopies is next frontier for procedure

uci health gastroenterologist dr jason b samarasena sits at a desk wearing a blue tie and shirt and a white coat
September 25, 2024
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health gastroenterologist says tools should be implemented as hybrid of the physician and AI to improve colonoscopy accuracy.

GLP-1 weight-loss drug use among youth spark long-term safety concerns

uci health pediatrician dr dan cooper standing in an office wearing a brown suit with a stethoscope around his neck
September 20, 2024
IN THE NEWS: The medications are too new to be fully understood, says UCI Health pediatrician.

UCI Medical Center named a national top performer for inpatient, outpatient care

side by side logos for the vizient inc quality and accountability study; 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Study on the left and Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Study on the right; uci medical center received top honors for ambulatory and inpatient care
September 18, 2024
Hospital is one of just five in the nation recognized for ambulatory care excellence.

Sesame oil: Is it good for you?

September 17, 2024
IN THE NEWS: This aromatic and flavorful oil has many beneficial effects on the body.

Next-generation vaccines for glioblastoma show promise

September 13, 2024
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health brain tumor expert says two new vaccines have shown encouraging results in early clinical trials.

UCI Health pharmacists emphasize direct patient outreach to improve care

September 12, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Pharmacists are prioritizing personalized encounters to ensure positive outcomes, UCI Health Chief Pharmacy Officer Melanie Joe says,

UC Irvine, USC scientists begin research effort for damaged brain region treatments

September 06, 2024
The team has been funded by the National Science Foundation to combine stem cell research with intelligent biocomputing.

Concerns about family duties, costs drive breast cancer treatment decisions for minority patients

an image of the breast showing a suspicious area on a mammogram black and white
September 05, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Connecting patients with social workers and resources can improve outcomes, says UCI Health expert.

Addressing risk factors could limit number of missed imaging appointments

September 05, 2024
IN THE NEWS: A UC Irvine study found that 24% of patients skip or don’t show up, delaying diagnosis and treatment.

Optical coherence tomography has potential to treat port-wine birthmarks

September 04, 2024
IN THE NEWS: More collaboration between experts is needed to make the technology rapid enough for use in patient care.