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Surgeon leads overseas medical missions to impoverished villages

An older adult woman who had never seen a physician in her life hugs Dr. Cristobal Barrios Jr. of UCI Health during his humanitarian visit to Ecuador last year. Angelo Di Fusco
February 21, 2024
A team of volunteers led by Dr. Cristobal Barrios treated 3,750 patients as part of a humanitarian mission in Quito, Ecuador.

UCI researchers identify blood biomarkers that may help diagnose, confirm concussions

April 20, 2018
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine and colleagues have found that specific small molecules in blood plasma may be useful in...

In first-ever survey, 36 percent of water polo players report concussions

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June 27, 2016
A first-of-its-kind survey has confirmed what some water polo players – especially goalies – have long suspected: Concussions seem to...

Brain scans may lead to new football injury prevention standards

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June 15, 2016
IN THE NEWS: As a football fan and a neurologist, Dr. Mark Fisher wants to find out how early evidence of early brain trauma might show up in young...

Summer is the time to assess student athletes' health

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July 28, 2014
Kids who participate in prep sports often have little break from workouts, tournaments and practices. Before your child starts a new school year,...

How much is too much? The role of alcohol in injuries

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December 17, 2013
The next time you trip over a step and find yourself sitting in the emergency room nursing a sprained ankle, don’t be surprised if someone...

Concussion conference spotlights high school sports risks

June 11, 2011
IN THE NEWS: The Orange County Register’s coverage of the “Concussion in Youth & High School Sports” symposium at UC Irvine...