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It seems like there’s more good news about COVID-19 vaccination every day. In November, companies Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca all announced promising late-stage clinical trial data on vaccines meant to prevent infection by SARS-Cov-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. By November 30, Pfizer and vaccine partner BioNTech, as well as Moderna, had already applied for … Read More

Can’t sleep? If you’re one of the estimated 60 million Americans who experience sleeplessness, then Hoag’s Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program can help. Ask Stephanie Rossman, an Irvine resident who’s had sleep apnea for years. “I’d read books and articles and taken different medications, but I still hadn’t had any success,” she says. She recently underwent … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian yesterday announced another $7.5 million gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros that will further enhance Hoag’s nationally renowned nursing services. The transformative contribution from the Argyros family extends an already remarkable legacy of giving that spans nearly four decades and has played an important role in growing Hoag’s reputation as … Read More

I’m pregnant and having a lot of anxiety about breastfeeding. How should I prepare? A lot of people think breastfeeding is natural. But in reality, those first three weeks are rough. Breastfeeding is like a dance between mother and baby. The mom has to learn the steps, and each child is different. So, with every … Read More

Patients with high-risk features undergoing elective PCI and treated with the more-potent antiplatelet agent ticagrelor (Brilinta; AstraZeneca) instead of clopidogrel fared no better with respect to protection from periprocedural myocardial infarction or major myocardial injury, according to the results of the ALPHEUS study. And while use of ticagrelor in the elective setting wasn’t associated with … Read More

Orange County’s John Wayne Airport is teaming with Hoag health officials to open a clinic next spring that will include rapid COVID-19 testing, flu shots and telehealth appointments. The 850-square-foot Fly Well Clinic is being designed to serve travelers and airport employees, airport officials said in a release. It will be staffed daily by physicians … Read More

Already known as a hub for medical technology and research firms, Irvine is also increasingly becoming a center for direct patient care, with a proposed expansion of Hoag Hospital Irvine as the latest example of the trend. Hoag in Irvine is moving forward with plans that would expand its Sand Canyon Avenue facilities to more … Read More

Virtually every segment of life has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the changes have been particularly difficult for young people, according to Hoag Hospital adolescent mental health experts. At an Oct. 28 webinar, Hoag Hospital experts discussed strategies for parents to support children’s emotional and mental health during the pandemic. Speakers included Dr. … Read More

Artificial intelligence continues to deliver on its promise to improve patient care with a new tool that helps radiologists better spot breast cancers on mammograms, a study published Wednesday demonstrates. Screening mammography is a well-trusted exam that’s proven to detect disease before it spreads, improving prognosis and reducing mortality. At the same time, many cancers … Read More

The first day of November means it’s time to “fall back,” leaving us with one more hour to rest at night. By contrast, daylight saving time’s beginning in the spring typically means commuting to work in the dark and having longer days. While fall and winter days will be shorter, it can have its perks. … Read More