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Mar 05, 2026 | The Washington Post
What Blood Pressure Does to A Body
The retina is “vital for good vision,” said Sanjay Kedhar, MD, an ophthalmologist with the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. Lack of blood flow can cause damage and, if enough accumulates, lead to a complication called hypertensive retinopathy, which can cause blurred vision or even loss of eyesight.
Mar 03, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Headache on the Hill: Nan Cheng, MD, Advocates for Migraine Patients in Washington, D.C.
Nan Cheng, MD, provides a clinical perspective on the burden of migraine and other headache disorders at Headache on the Hill, a bi-annual event organized by the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy.
Mar 03, 2026 | Becker's Hospital Review
The 38 health systems Optum recommends for cancer care in 2026
Optum may refer its payer and employer clients to 38 health systems and medical centers for complex oncology care. The 38 health systems Optum recommends for complex cancer care in 2026: … UC Irvine Medical Center (Orange).
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
March 3, 2026
Dean's News & Events Newsletter | 41st Edition
March 2026
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Feb 27, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Amplifying Mothers’ Voices to Advance Health Equity
UC Irvine medical students Mary Aina and Femitan Ajayi spotlight the real-world stories of health disparities in their documentary, “Empowering Voices: Mothers of Color and Autism.”
Feb 26, 2026 | Healio
GLP-1 use after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion may reduce complications
“On preliminary review, [GLP-1 agonists] look to be beneficial in multiple aspects of surgical healing, including the healing of bone,” said Nitin N. Bhatia, MD, professor and chair of orthopedic surgery at University of California, Irvine.
Feb 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
2026 Willed Body Ceremony of Thanks
On Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, more than 500 community members attended the 2026 Willed Program Ceremony of Thanks at the Student Center on the UC Irvine campus.
Cynthia Haq, MD, Visits Lesotho to Strengthen Medical Education
Spending a month as a Fulbright Specialist in Southern Africa, Cynthia Haq, MD, helped the Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance (LeBoHA) design faculty development programs for physicians.