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Monthly Archives: October 2010

UC Irvine surgeons honored at urology conference


Drs. Jason Lee, Elspeth McDougall and Donald Pick of UC Irvine’s Department of Urology were recognized for their contributions to the field at the World Congress of Endourology in September. Read more >>

Quality oncology care, successful treatment


PATIENT STORIES: Michelle Burke faced Stage IV colon cancer that had spread to her liver and lymph nodes. The mother of three turned to UC Irvine oncologists and surgeons to reverse the spread.

UC Irvine Healthcare launches Preventive Cardiology Program


Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and one of the most complex diseases. However, life-threatening cardiac events often can be prevented through early diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment and lifestyle changes. UC Irvine Healthcare’s Preventive Cardiology Program focuses on strategies aimed at both primary and secondary prevention of [...]

UCI gets major funding to study prevention of drug-resistant staph infections


A UC Irvine infectious disease specialist has received a three-year, $10 million grant to explore the effectiveness of new methods to prevent staph infections in people who harbor MRSA bacteria when they’re discharged from the hospital. Read more >>