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News in 2025

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Long-term consequences of weight-loss drugs needs more study, says UCI Health pediatrician

January 14, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Restricting food intake could harm the growth and development of adolescents.

UCI Health spine surgeon shares top priorities for 2025

January 14, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Dr. Hao-Hua Wu plans more interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Retinitis pigmentosa: A progressive, incurable disease

uci health gavin herbert eye institute researcher dr henry klassen is discovering new ways to use stem cells to repair the retina, offering new hope for people suffering from retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. He stands between pillars looking at the camera.
January 10, 2025
IN THE NEWS: The condition ultimately leads to blindness, says UCI Health researcher.

Tardive dyskinesia: A serious side effect of certain medications

January 10, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Between 20% and 50% of people taking antipsychotic medications could develop the movement condition, says UCI Health neurologist.

Wildfire smoke: avoiding exposure, protecting yourself

screengrab of uci health pulmonologist dr richard lee next to an image of the wildfires in los angeles talking about the reduction in air quality
January 10, 2025
IN THE NEWS: If you must go outside, a UCI Health pulmonologist recommends wearing a mask rated at least N95.

Norovirus infections rise to highest level in years

January 10, 2025
IN THE NEWS: The spike in cases could be driven by gatherings and a lack of hand hygiene, says UCI Health epidemiologist Dr. Shruti Gohil.

Spine surgeon reflects on proudest case of 2024

uci health orthopaedic surgeon dr sohaib hashmi
January 10, 2025
IN THE NEWS: Collaboration and high-level, complex care led to an improved quality of life for a young patient.

UC Irvine awarded $1 million to promote traffic safety among Latino youth

January 09, 2025
The grant will support the UC Irvine School of Medicine's effort to improve driver education and safety among Latino youth in Santa Ana.

Study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in the oldest-old

January 07, 2025
The findings demonstrate a potentially significant role of certain medications in avoiding dementia.