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June 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023 | Forbes Health
CBD Water: What It Is, Its Benefits And Where To Buy It
Daniele Piomelli, PhD, director of the UCI Center for the Study of Cannabis and professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, talks about CBD water and how it's unlikely to offer any benefits.
Jun 26, 2023 | The Washington Post
Taking charge of heart health in pregnancy — and after — is crucial
Afshan Hameed, MD, professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, talks about pregnancy's impact on a woman's cardiovascular system.
Jun 23, 2023 | Verywell Health
Long-Term Beta-Blocker Use May Not Benefit Certain Patients, Studies Find
Andy Y. Lee, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology, talks about the future of heart disease care and when beta-blockers can be helpful.
Jun 21, 2023 | UCI School of Medicine
A UCI-led study found that plant extracts used by indigenous people hold promise in treatment of ataxia
The plants contain the first-known compounds to reverse dysfunction caused by gene mutations underlying specific neuromuscular and coordination problems.
Jun 21, 2023 | Futurity
Traditional medicine plant extracts may treat ataxia
A new UCI-led study finds that plant extracts used by indigenous people hold promise for the treatment of ataxia.
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.
June 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023 | Reuters
Health Rounds
Reuters Health Rounds' newsletter includes a statement by Eric Vilain, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics, about recent research involving chatbots that explain the risks of medical procedures and asks patients for informed consent instead of a human.
Jun 20, 2023 | HMP Global Learning Network
Selecting Atypical Antipsychotics for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Rimal B. Bera, MD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, breaks down major factors in selecting antipsychotics for bipolar disorder and the importance of treatments with high adherence rates.