Oct 21, 2026 | Parade

Neurologists Say Normal Age-Related Forgetfulness Looks Different From the Memory Changes They Worry About

Brian Hitt, MD, assistant professor of neurology, explains the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and concerning memory changes, emphasizing the importance of early evaluation.

Oct 20, 2026 | Medical Xpress

Mouse study reveals molecular link between high-fat diets and impaired brain function

Albert La Spada, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor of pathology and neurology, collaborated with researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo to identify a molecular pathway linking calorie-rich diets to synaptic function and cognitive impairment.

Oct 17, 2026 | Yahoo Health

"I see this every shift": ER doctors share the risky habits they want you to quit now

Ryan Gibney, MD, associate clinical professor of emergency medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine, shares insights with Yahoo Health on everyday habits that lead to preventable injuries and emergency department visits.

Oct 16, 2026 | Medscape

Stakes Are High When Pediatric Hypertension Is Missed

UC Irvine pediatric nephrologist Shoba Narayan, MD, stresses the importance of annual blood pressure screening for children aged 3 and older, as early detection of pediatric hypertension is critical in preventing organ damage and long-term health risks.

Oct 16, 2026 | Radiology Business

Radiology department uses AI to identify lung cancer screening patients in EHR

A team of researchers from the UC Irvine Department of Radiological Sciences developed a natural language processing (NLP) tool that extracts smoking data from free-text clinical notes, identifying over three times more lung cancer screening-eligible patients than structured electronic health records.

Oct 14, 2026 | Pharmacy Times

Cemdisiran’s Potential to Reduce Hospitalizations in Myasthenia Gravis

Ali A. Habib, MD, discusses encouraging findings from the NIMBLE trial suggesting investigational cemdisiran may reduce hospitalizations in generalized myasthenia gravis, while emphasizing that small event numbers require cautious interpretation.