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Ophthalmology faculty finds potential new therapy for retinal degeneration
A research team led by the UC Irvine School of Medicine has identified a potential new gene-independent therapeutic strategy for treating the millions of people worldwide who suffer from retinal degeneration, a group of diseases that can lead to vision loss.
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Pediatric ophthalmologist inspired to help disadvantaged children
Made with a 3D printer, these inexpensive spectacles provide vision correction for children with head or facial abnormalities who are unable to wear regular frames, as well as children whose families cannot afford traditional glasses.
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Managing uterine fibroids at any age
UCI Health gynecologist Dr. Naghmeh Salamat-Saberi spoke to Black Doctor about the growths and how they are treated. She stresses the need to closely monitor menstrual cycles and in the event of any changes in periods, like unusually heavy or prolonged bleeding, severe menstrual cramps or pelvic pain, to consult a physician.
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Surgeons publish in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
The nationwide study concludes that colectomies and proctectomies performed by colorectal surgeons were associated with improved outcomes compared to general surgeons. Data were obtained from the Vizient database for adults who underwent elective colectomy, urgent colectomy, and elective proctectomy from 2020-2022.
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UCI Health welcomes new Comprehensive Epilepsy Program chief
David King-Stephens, MD joins UCI Health as chief of its Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, a National Association of Epilepsy Centers Level 4 center which includes board-certified neurologists with subspecialty training and expertise in managing people with epilepsy, as well as fellowship-trained neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and neuropsychologists.
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Medical oncologist Misako Nagasaka, MD
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Anoushka Dua, MD Shares 48 Hours in the Life of Undergoing a Diagnostic Colonoscopy
UCI Health gastroenterology fellow and ACG Evidence-Based GI ambassador Anoushka Dua, MD shares 48 hours in the life of receiving a diagnostic colonoscopy.
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UCI Health maternal-fetal medicine expert named President-Elect of APGO
UCI Health Maternal-Fetal Medicine expert Carol Major, MD, has been named President-Elect of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), an organization that represents academic obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada.
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UCI Health leadership presents vision for the future of community-based and academic medicine in Southern California
Chief Medical Officer Joe Carmichael, MD and Vice President, Health System Integration Doug Niedzwiecki, FACHE share goals and inspiration for historic partnership.
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Message from the Chair: Tjoson Tjoa, MD, Interim Chair
The UCI Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery is a passionate, innovative, and caring group of clinical and research faculty. As the only tertiary-level care otolaryngology department serving the diverse patient population of Orange County, we take great pride in providing and continually looking for ways to improve the delivery of care for our patients.
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Yarah Haidar, MD: Oropharyngeal cancer
"With the rise in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers, we do see patients in their 30's and 40's with oropharyngeal cancers," says UCI Health head and neck surgeon Yarah Haidar, MD.
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UCI School of Medicine receives prestigious grant from Research to Prevent Blindness
Funding will support eye research conducted by the Department of Ophthalmology.