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Apr 10, 2020 | LA Times
Coronavirus diaries are helping people cope. They’re also a research gold mine
Just weeks ago, Jason Kirin, a circus performer in Pittsburgh, was juggling flaming spheres for Facebook Live, trying to make the most of the coronavirus crisis after it had led to the cancellation of all his spring shows.
Apr 08, 2020 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UCI-led study finds modifiable risk factors could play a role in Alzheimer’s disease
Amyloid is a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease, but the accumulation of these sticky proteins may not be the only risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published this week. Other, modifiable risk factors, such as the amount of fats in our blood and how efficiently our bodies generate energy could also play important roles.
Apr 07, 2020 | UC Irvine News
Campus labs making sample-preserving fluid for COVID-19 test kits
Widespread testing, even of those not showing symptoms, is one of the most effective ways to track the prevalence of coronavirus infections in communities.
Apr 02, 2020 | OC Register
Medical, nursing, EMT students eager to contribute during coronavirus crisis
Apr 01, 2020 | UC Irvine News
Turning colon cancer cells around
Using a modified natural substance along with current clinical approaches could improve colon cancer treatment, according to findings by University of California, Irvine biologists. The discovery comes from their research into the role of an amino acid in tumor development and a potential method for reversing the process.
Mar 31, 2020 | Spectrum News 1
UCI Med Students Step up to Help Collect Masks and PPE
As some hospitals run short on supplies of personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks, a group of SoCal future doctors are stepping up to help out. That includes first year medical students at UC Irvine who have started collecting equipment to help their mentors and teachers who are busy working on the frontlines of this pandemic.
Mar 31, 2020 | Daily Pilot
UCI med students hold community drives for crucial medical supplies while helping staff with household needs
Mar 30, 2020 | ABC7
ABC7: Coronavirus news update
Here are some of the top headlines for stories on coronavirus in Southern California and beyond for Monday, March 30.
Mar 30, 2020 | CBS News
Coronavirus: UC Irvine Students Hold Supply Drive For Masks, Face Shields For Health Care Workers
With hospitals across the nation facing major shortages of personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, University of California Irvine medical students Monday held a supply drive asking residents and local businesses to donate supplies for their healthcare workers.
UCI medical students kick off supply drive to help hospital's healthcare workers
A group of UCI students are leading the way at UCI Health by collecting medical supplies for the hospital.