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Mar 05, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report
Preventing Dementia and Alzheimer’s: 8 Habits to Reduce Your Risk
S. Ahmad Sajjadi, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, talks about how to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Feb 07, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report
What Are the Stages of Dementia?
S. Ahmad Sajjadi, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, offers knowledge and expertise in this article about the seven stages of dementia.
Oct 24, 2023 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI/CHOC Diagnostic Center of Excellence Joins the Undiagnosed Diseases Network
The NIH approves UCI/CHOC as a site for the Undiagnosed Diseases Network with an expertise in neurogenetic and neurometabolic conditions.
Sep 13, 2023 | Healthline
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure May Lower Your Dementia Risk
S. Ahmad Sajjadi, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, talks to Healthline about a new study on those who take medication for high blood pressure.
May 17, 2023 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Albert La Spada, MD, PhD, appointed the Jack W. Peltason Endowed Chair
Albert La Spada, MD, PhD, distinguished professor in the Departments of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Neurology at the UCI School of Medicine, associate dean of research development and director of the UCI Center for Neurotherapeutics, has been appointed the Jack W. Peltason Endowed Chair, effective April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028.
May 11, 2023 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI School of Medicine Recognizes Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
As the only public medical school in Orange County, the UCI School of Medicine celebrates our colleagues who are creating opportunities for themselves and other members of the AANHPI community to hone their leadership skills as they work to expand our mission: Discover. Teach. Heal.
Feb 03, 2023 | PLOS One
Real-world performance of SARS-Cov-2 serology tests in the United States, 2020
Real-world performance of COVID-19 diagnostic tests under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) must be assessed. We describe overall trends in the performance of serology tests in the context of real-world implementation.
Feb 01, 2023 | Microbiology Spectrum
Beyond Costs: Pragmatic Considerations for Pooling of SARS-CoV-2 Test Samples for Nursing Home Surveillance
Pooling of samples can increase throughput and reduce costs for large-scale SARS-CoV-2 testing when incidence is low. In a cross-sectional study of serial SARS-CoV-2 sampling of staff and residents at three nursing homes, laboratory labor constraints limited the feasibility of pooling prior to the maximal incidence that favored cost savings.
Jan 28, 2023 | Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology
Neuropathology of microbleeds in cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL)
CADASIL brains reveal surprising iron deposits. A new study finds increased iron scattered throughout, not just around blood vessels, challenging previous assumptions. This unexpected finding opens doors for further research into iron's role in this rare brain disease.
Jan 28, 2023 | Nature Communications
A modular vaccine platform enabled by decoration of bacterial outer membrane vesicles with biotinylated antigens
Researchers unveil AvidVax, a novel platform for designing precise and versatile vaccines. This method leverages engineered bacterial structures to deliver key immune targets, triggering robust immune responses in animal models. AvidVax holds promise for accelerated development of effective vaccines against diverse pathogens.