UC Irvine News Brief: UCI nephrology chief honored by American College of Physicians

Dr. Nosratola D. Vaziri is the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Laureate Award.

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UC Irvine-led study reveals first clear link between chronic kidney disease and stroke risk

Reducing renal disease may ultimately improve brain health

‘Like a war zone’: One nephrologist’s COVID-19 experience

Medscape, March 29, 2021

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UCI Medical Center among America’s Best Hospitals for 20 consecutive years

Programs in geriatrics, urology, nephrology and gynecology nationally ranked

This Irvine company tested most of its workforce for coronavirus antibodies. The results were startling

Orange County Register, April 23, 2020

When can life resume after coronavirus? Widespread blood testing can hold answers, experts say

Orange County Register, April 3, 2020

Unraveling a coronavirus mystery: Stomach bug can be sign of infection

Orange County Register, March 31, 2020

UC Irvine Medical Center included among America's 'Best Hospitals' for 14th consecutive year

For the 14th consecutive year, UC Irvine Medical Center has been listed among “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked in the top 50 nationally in three specialties: ear, nose & throat (33rd), geriatrics (39th) and nephrology (50th).

UC Irvine Medical Center among ‘America’s Best Hospitals’ for 13th consecutive year

Orange, Calif., July 16, 2013 — For the 13th consecutive year, UC Irvine Medical Center has been listed among “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked in the top 50 nationally in three specialties: 30th for geriatrics, 47th for kidney disorders and 48th for urology. “UC Irvine Health is committed […]

Chronic kidney disease alters intestinal microbial flora

UC Irvine study patients with renal failure experienced changes the composition of intestinal bacterial microbes that are crucial to staving off disease-causing pathogens and maintaining micronutrient balance.