May 04, 2023 | Ophthalmology Times

UCI Health home to stem cell transplant program for ocular surface damage

The UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute is the second medical institution in the U.S. to offer stem cell transplants to patients with severe eye surface damage. Learn more about the Severe Ocular Surface Disease Program of Excellence led by Marjan Farid, MD, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology.

May 04, 2023 | Medical Xpress

Study reveals first clear link between chronic kidney disease and stroke risk

Medical Xpress covers this UCI-led study that reveals the first clear link between chronic kidney disease and stroke risk.

May 04, 2023 | Irvine Standard

Irvine Innovators Making an Impact

Irvine Standard celebrates innovators in Irvine, including two faculty from the School of Medicine: Tibor Juhasz, PhD, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, and Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, Donald Bren Professor of Ophthalmology.

May 03, 2023 | ABC7

U.S. surgeon general calls loneliness a new epidemic, outlines plan to boost social connection

Jody Rawles, MD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, talks to ABC7 about a new report from the U.S. Surgeon General about "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation."

May 01, 2023 | The Orange County Register

Dementia doubles in Orange County in less than a decade

Joshua D. Grill, PhD, professor of psychiatry & human behavior and director of UCI MIND, reacts to alarming new data that forewarns of a new public health crisis, according to officials.

Apr 25, 2023 | MedPage Today

Two Promising Targets in Advanced Cervical Cancer

In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Krishnansu Tewari, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, says now is the time to start designing trials for new drugs in the pipeline to treat advanced cervical cancer.

Apr 25, 2023 | Forbes Health

Red Eyes (Bloodshot Eyes): Causes And Treatment

What causes red eyes or bloodshot eyes? Marjan Farid, MD, professor of ophthalmology, talks to Forbes Health about what causes red eyes as well as treatment options.

Apr 20, 2023 | MedPage Today

Choosing a Treatment Regimen for Your Endometrial Cancer Patients

MedPage Today hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with three expert leaders in the field of gynecologic oncology, including Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Apr 19, 2023 | MedPage Today

Two Studies That Will Change the Standard of Care in Endometrial Cancer

In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Krishnansu Tewari, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, offers his initial thoughts about the results and clinical implications of two studies that will change the standard of care in endometrial cancer.

Apr 16, 2023 | Bloomberg Quicktake

Pregnancy in the U.S. is Getting More Dangerous

New data shows that for every 100,000 babies born, 33 women die. For Black moms, the maternal mortality rate is more than double than that of their White peers. Carol Major, MD, assistant dean of Student Inclusive Excellence and professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, talks to Bloomberg Quicktake in this video on the state of maternal mortality and maternal health in the U.S.