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Oct 07, 2025 | Parade
The White Noise Alternative Sleep Doctors Want You To Try ASAP
“Our brains are wired to notice changes in sound, such that random environmental sounds can cause a change in alertness and attention,” explains Dr. Hamid Djalilian, a professor of otolaryngology, neurosurgery and biomedical engineering at UC Irvine.
Aug 18, 2025 | KTLA 5
LASIK alternative in the works
Researchers at UC Irvine are developing less invasive LASIK procedures that uses electricity and a contact lens to gently mold the eye into the right shape.
Aug 18, 2025 | Medical Xpress
An alternative to LASIK—without the lasers
Brian Wong, a professor and surgeon at UC Irvine, explains how researchers have come up with an alternative method to LASIK that wouldn’t need invasive incisions and could be cheaper.
Jul 20, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Advancing Gene Therapy to Address Deafness
Gene therapy is safe and effective for treating hereditary deafness in both children and adults, according to findings from a first-of-its-kind multicenter clinical trial.
Jan 14, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD, Joins UCI CIRM Alpha Clinic Clinical Trial Investigator Training Program
Medhi Abouzari, MD, PhD, was accepted into the UCI CIRM Alpha Clinic Clinical Trial Investigator Training Program 2025 cohort.
Dec 03, 2024 | Psychology Today
Suicidal Ideation and Tinnitus: How different brain networks influence tinnitus suffering
Hamid Djallian, MD, a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, shares his thoughts on how tinnitus can predispose patients to suicidal ideation through the key brain networks it affects.
Nov 26, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Neurotology Faculty Pioneers Placebo-controlled Trial For Tinnitus
UCI Otolaryngology faculty published the results of their first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in Otolaryngology.
Sep 17, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
ENT Faculty Member Hamid Djalilian Receives 2024 Distinguished Service Award from AAOHNS
Congratulations to Hamid Djalilian, MD, for receiving the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from AAOHNS 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Jul 12, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Edward Kuan Publishes American Rhinologic Society Expert Practice Statements on Skull Base Reconstruction
Edward Kuan, MD, recently co-authored the publication of the American Rhinologic Society Expert Practice Statements on Skull Base Reconstruction.
May 07, 2024 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
ENT Faculty Members Yarah Haidar and Edward Kuan Recognized as 2024 Rising Stars
Congratulations to ENT faculty Yarah Haidar and Edward Kuan for being recognized as 2024 Rising Stars, which recognizes junior faculty for their commitment to exemplary community service and contributions to research and clinical advances.