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Nov 21, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
The Translational Addiction Podcast #4: A Talk with Dr. Michelle Ren
In this episode of the Translational Addiction Podcast, Michaela Sumortin and Tanvi Garneni sit down with Michelle Ren, PhD, a UC Irvine alumna and former researcher in the Lotfipour Lab, to explore her scientific journey and passion for addiction research.
Lung Cancer Awareness: Hari Keshava Stresses the Importance of Screening
Advances in lung cancer treatment are extending lives, but early detection is still key. A new clinical trial led by Hari Keshava, MD, aims to expand screening criteria.
Nov 21, 2025 | Self
5 Cardiologists Share Their Go-To Breakfasts for Better Heart Health
When it comes to breakfast, Dr. Ailin Barseghian El-Farra, a board-certified UCI Health cardiologist, likes to keep things simple and high in fiber. That’s why she gravitates toward prepping chia seed pudding ahead of time—it lets her slow down and enjoy breakfast before work.
Nov 20, 2025 | Everyday Health
What’s Your Ideal Heart Rate?
Dr. Brian Becerra, a board-certified cardiologist at UCI Health, says keeping tabs on your heart rate while you exercise is a great way to gauge intensity. During most forms of routine exercise, your target heart rate should be between 50-85% of your maximum heart rate.
Nov 20, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report
Memory Loss: Tips to Improve Recall and Memory
Dr. Hayley B. Kristinsson, a board-certified neuropsychologist at UCI Health, explains that “difficult or cognitively taxing activities should be completed at the beginning of the day when fatigue is low and attention is at an optimal level, as impaired attention can impact encoding of new material, causing short-term memory difficulties."
Nov 19, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report
What to Know About Allergy Shots and Allergy Immunotherapy
Dr. Yesim Demirdag, a board-certified allergist and immunologist at UCI Health says, "Allergists help patients using shared decision-making, weighing factors like efficacy, safety, adherence and patient goals."
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Nov 17, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
UC Irvine IPEP Collaborative Explores Data and Technology at 2025 Business of Interprofessional Healthcare Conference
Healthcare professionals from across disciplines gathered at UC Irvine for the second annual Business of Interprofessional Healthcare Conference, examining how data analytics and AI are transforming collaborative patient care.
Nov 14, 2025 | KCBS / KCAL
UCI Health opening nation's first all-electric acute care facility
History is being made as UCI Health gets ready to open the nation's first ever all-electric acute care hospital. The hospital is part of a new $1.3-billion medical campus in Irvine. Patients will soon be able to access 24-hour care. The seven-story high hospital holds 144 beds.
Nov 14, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
School of Medicine DECADE Cozy Coworking Session 2025
UC Irvine School of Medicine Diverse Educational Community and Doctoral Experience (DECADE) hosted a fall themed study session. Over thirty students were able to make progress on writing, studying and other research tasks while enjoying snacks and boba.