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UCI Health maintenance goes electric
April 24, 2024
a man wearing a white hat, dark shirt and pants and a yellow construction safety vest rides an electric bike on a paved road in front of a red curb and fence
Sustainably powered bikes, cars and landscaping tools beautify UCI Medical Center while keeping the air clean.
Progress and innovations: UCI's multifaceted approach to combating diabetes in the Latino/a community
April 24, 2024
uci health physician alpesh amin, co leader of the uci diabetes iniative, wearing a white coat and stethoscope standing in front of uci medical center in orange
An initiative to address the disease has made strides in prevention, research and treatment since its 2023 inception.
Clinical trial identifies strategy to rapidly detect, respond to hospital outbreaks
April 23, 2024
The tool reduced the size of outbreaks by 64% in the pre-COVID-19 trial period in 82 hospitals across the country.
Sunscreen sticks: effective when used correctly
April 19, 2024
uci health dermatologist dr natasha mesinkovska wearing a black and red long-sleeve with arms crossed
IN THE NEWS: Applying enough sun protection is the challenge with the products, says a UCI Health dermatologist.
Two clinical trials identify a better way to target appropriate antibiotics for patients hospitalized with pneumonia or urinary tract infection
April 19, 2024
Results from two large 59-hospital trials have implications for reducing antibiotic resistance.
UCI Health unveils innovative central utilities plant at Irvine campus
April 19, 2024
an aerial view taken by a drone of uci health irvine on a sunny day and its central utility plant, which is the first all electric plant to power a medical center. the buildings are labeled with their names along their roofs.
The facility advances the health system’s sustainability goals and uses no carbon combustion or natural gas to supply power.
Advancing CAR T-cell therapy
April 12, 2024
Dr. Stefan Ciurea stands in front of a window that overlooks the grounds of UCI Medical Center.
Dr. Stefan Ciurea discusses the successes and challenges of these game-changing stem-cell treatments.
Preventing RSV infection and spread in healthcare facilities
April 10, 2024
IN THE NEWS: The virus, larger than flu or COVID, can live on hard surfaces for several hours.
UCI-led team builds first repeat genetic reference maps
April 08, 2024
The tool gives the potential to expand insight into more than 50 lethal human conditions, including cancer and ALS.
How to help a friend struggling with depression
April 08, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Simply listening to a loved one has a bigger impact than many people may think, says UCI Health psychiatrist.