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Jul 29, 2026 | Everyday Health
5 Early Signs and Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
My ulcerative colitis patients have often had symptoms for several months,” says Robert Fearn, MD, a gastroenterologist at UCI Health. “They often tell me their symptoms were initially dismissed as a passing bug or irritable bowel syndrome.”
UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider
July 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Jeffry Nahmias, MD, Talks Setbacks & Success
“No one event in your life defines you,” says Jeffry Nahmias, MD, sharing his journey in becoming a successful trauma surgeon, educator and medical director after initially failing to match into residency from medical school.
The Translational Addiction Podcast #13: A Talk with Dr. Barbara Schillo
In this episode of the Translational Addiction Podcast, hosts speak with Dr. Barbara Schillo, chief research officer at the Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute, to discuss the evolving landscape of nicotine use and tobacco control.
Jul 23, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Newly Published Volume Contextualizes the Human Genome Project to Advance Precision Medicine
The groundbreaking volume Perspectives on the Human Genome Project and Genomics takes a look back at one of the greatest scientific feats in history, offering a roadmap for realizing the potential of precision medicine.
Jul 23, 2026 | Medical Xpress
Brain Immunity May Undergo a Major Midlife Overhaul Linked to Neuroinflammation
"Understanding these cellular transitions may provide new opportunities to develop interventions that preserve brain function and reduce vulnerability to neurodegenerative disease," said Xiangmin Xu, PhD, professor and director of the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping at UC Irvine and a corresponding author of the study.
Jul 22, 2026 | The Observer
What Black Men Need to Know About Low Testosterone
To help readers understand the condition beyond the headlines, The OBSERVER spoke with Dr. Melvin L. Seard II, a board-certified UCI Health urologist, associate clinical professor of urology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, director of ambulatory urologic services, and a longtime advocate for patient education.
Jul 22, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Study Shows Progress in Women’s Inclusion in Clinical Trials
Women are now substantially represented in clinical trials for FDA-approved drugs, according to a new study led by Sophie Zaaijer, PhD. Yet gaps persist, signaling there’s more to be done in making medicine truly equitable.
Jul 22, 2026 | Medical Xpress
Study Shows Progress in Women's Inclusion in Clinical Trials
A new study provides encouraging evidence that most clinical trials have substantial female representation relative to disease burden. "These results show promise—the field has moved beyond widespread exclusion," says Sophie Zaaijer, PhD, who led the study as a research specialist in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the UC Irvine School of Medicine.
Jul 21, 2026 | LAist
What Testosterone Levels Really Say About You?
Testosterone replacement therapy prescriptions have surged in the past decade. While there are health concerns for someone with low testosterone, it has become synonymous with a person’s masculinity. Today on AirTalk, we talk about what testosterone is and isn’t. Guest: Dr. Jessica Yih, an assistant professor of urology at UC Irvine and director of Women’s Sexual Health and Male Infertility and a urologist with UCI Health.