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UCI study could explain why Parkinson’s drug improves, then diminishes quality of life

UCI study could explain why Parkinson’s drug improves, then diminishes quality of life
L-dopa-protein complex may cause cellular iron overload in brain, leading to side effects
January 19, 2022
UCI-led meta-analysis identifies hypertension medications that help ward off memory loss

UCI-led meta-analysis identifies hypertension medications that help ward off memory loss
People taking drugs that cross the blood-brain barrier experienced less cognitive decline
June 21, 2021
Efforts to treat COVID-19 patients chronicled in UC Health medications data

Efforts to treat COVID-19 patients chronicled in UC Health medications data
UCI and UCSD researchers tracked drug usage rates throughout the pandemic
May 21, 2021
UCI commentary expands understanding of how transplanted stem cells address disease

UCI commentary expands understanding of how transplanted stem cells address disease
May 17, 2021
UCI, UCSD study: People more likely to pick up prescriptions via automated kiosks

UCI, UCSD study: People more likely to pick up prescriptions via automated kiosks
Workplace ‘ATMs’ promoted patient health, saved money, maintained quality of care
December 10, 2020
UCI scientists get ‘initial hit’ in developing drug to treat COVID-19

UCI scientists get ‘initial hit’ in developing drug to treat COVID-19
Synthetic molecule binds to coronavirus enzyme, blocks key function
August 5, 2020
UCI to take part in clinical trial of drug for critically ill COVID-19 patients

UCI to take part in clinical trial of drug for critically ill COVID-19 patients
Aviptadil could save people suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome
May 13, 2020
Drugs commonly taken to improve cognition only boost short-term focus – at high cost

Drugs commonly taken to improve cognition only boost short-term focus – at high cost
Nonprescribed psychostimulants impair sleep and working memory, UCI-led study finds
August 8, 2019
Study finds that drug activity boosts crime in neighborhoods regardless of stability, wealth

Study finds that drug activity boosts crime in neighborhoods regardless of stability, wealth
January 22, 2019