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Oct 02, 2023 | Insider
Jacob Rock's symphony, 'Unforgettable Sunrise,' put listeners in his head, where the nonverbal autistic teen wrote it
Sharief K. Taraman, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, shares insights from his expertise in pediatric neurology.
Aug 28, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine
Researchers at UC Irvine issue a warning that GLP-1RAs may be dangerous for children
The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could threaten pediatric health.
Aug 21, 2023 | The New York Times
What to Know About the New R.S.V. Immunizations
Coleen Cunningham, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics talks to The New York Times about antibody therapy for infants.
Aug 17, 2023 | UCI News
UCI awarded grant to study sex-specific brain pathway responses to stress
UCI has been awarded a five-year, $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study the sex-specific differences in circuits that connect the brain’s stress and reward centers.
Aug 14, 2023 | Healthline
Researchers Use 'Mini-Brains' to Look for Origin of Autism
Peter J. Chung, MD, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and medical director of The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, talks to Healthline about a new study that highlights an association between neurodevelopmental abnormalities and autism development.
Jul 20, 2023 | Pinkvilla
Best Brain Game Apps
BrainHQ, based on the research of Richard Haier, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics, offers a variety of games designed to improve cognitive skills such as memory, attention and problem-solving.
Jun 21, 2023 | San Francisco Chronicle
Experts dispute ‘fairness’ arguments in trans athlete participation
Eric Vilain, MD, PhD, geneticist and professor in the Department of Pediatrics, contributes to discussions regarding the inclusion of transgender athletes.
Jun 06, 2023 | Forbes Health
High-Functioning Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Support
What is high-functioning autism? Learn more about symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and support that’s available. Forbes talks to Peter Chung, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at and medical director of The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Jun 01, 2023 | Precinct Reporter Group
Doctors Discuss Misdiagnosis of Heart Disease
New Hope Presbyterian Church partners with organizations to host an event on how doctors may not know, or misdiagnose patients, typically of African or Caribbean descent. One partner they continue to work closely with is UCI School of Medicine's PRIME LEAD-ABC, led by co-director Candice E. Taylor Lucas, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics.
Apr 09, 2023 | NPR
Arguments that trans athletes have an unfair advantage lack evidence to support
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Eric Vilain, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics and geneticist, about a spate of laws targeting trans athletes.