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.

Oct 29, 2024 | Diagnostic Imaging

FDA Clears CT-Based AI Software for Detecting Enlarged Heart Chambers

Nathan D. Wong, PhD, professor and director of the Heart Disease Prevention Program in the Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, talks to Diagnostic Imaging about an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software for computed tomography (CT) that may facilitate early detection of enlarged heart chambers.

Oct 23, 2024 | Calo News

Counselors said not to bother with medical school. But UC Irvine opened the doors

Charles Vega, MD, professor in the Department of Family Medicine and director of PRIME-LC, talks to Calo News about PRIME-LC, the first medical education program in the nation dedicated to the distinctive healthcare needs of the Latino community.

Oct 16, 2024 | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards 2024 Outstanding Achievement Prizes to Six Leading Psychiatric Researchers

Cameron S. Carter, MD, was among six scientists recognized for advancing diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental illness in adults, adolescents and children by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.

Oct 02, 2024 | NBC Los Angeles

Orange County medical community addresses need for more Latino doctors

UCI School of Medicine celebrates National Latino Physician Day. NBC Los Angeles interviews Jose Mayorga, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and executive director of the UCI Health Family Health Centers, about this national effort to raise awareness about the lack of Latinos in medicine.

Sep 23, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report

How to Become a Doctor: A Step-by-Step Guide

Megan Osborn, MD, senior associate dean of students and professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, talks to U.S. News & World Report about the steps to becoming a doctor.

Sep 18, 2024 | Science News Explores

Use of injectable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs skyrockets among teens

Dan Cooper, distinguished professor in the Department of Pediatrics, answers questions about the increasing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs among teens.

Sep 04, 2024 | Our Weekly

Health literacy and connecting the body and soul

Our Weekly highlights Ja'Nea James, MS2, a PRIME LEAD-ABC student who recently spoke at the Black Women for Wellness (BWW) annual Reproductive Justice Conference.

Aug 30, 2024 | The Orange County Register

UCI Health Kidney Transplant Program marks 200 transplants for year

The UCI Health Kidney Transplant Program, the oldest and largest program in Orange County, celebrated a remarkable milestone this year, with its 200th transplant in February. Robert R. Redfield III, MD, FACS, professor of surgery at UCI School of Medicine and division chief of transplantation in the Department of Surgery at UCI Health, credits the medical staff for their dedication, hard work and commitment.

Aug 29, 2024 | MedPage Today

What the Matthew Perry Tragedy Reminds Us About Ketamine Use

Rakhi Dayal, MD, associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, writes an opinion on why we must develop multidisciplinary safety standards for ketamine clinics.