Live Well With UCI Health

New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer: Breakthrough Treatments Explained

Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat—but new breakthrough therapies are changing the outlook. In this powerful conversation, host Gina Grad sits down with board-certified oncologist Dr. Jennifer Valerin from UCI Health to explore why pancreatic cancer is so deadly, how it’s often missed in early stages, and what cutting-edge treatments are offering new hope to patients. Dr. Valerin also shares her deeply personal story of how losing a loved one inspired her career—and how that mission drives innovation today. Whether you’re seeking answers, supporting someone, or just want to stay informed, this conversation delivers clarity, compassion, and hope. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Burn Surgeon on Fireworks Injuries, Grilling Accidents & Burn Treatment

What really happens when someone suffers a serious burn—and how can you stay safe? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, host Ryan Manno sits down with Dr. Syed F. Saquib, an acute care surgeon and Burn Medical Director at UCI Health, to break down everything you need to know about burn injuries, emergency care, fireworks accidents, grilling mishaps, and cutting‑edge burn treatments. Dr. Saquib explains: * What burn surgeons do day‑to‑day * The most common causes of burn injuries in adults and children * Fireworks, grilling, and summer safety risks * What happens in the first critical minutes after a severe burn * When a burn becomes a medical emergency * Groundbreaking advances like spray‑on skin cell therapy and laser scar treatment * How to treat minor burns at home—and when to go to the ER Whether it’s a kitchen accident, a Fourth of July injury, or a serious trauma, this conversation offers life‑saving information straight from the front lines of burn care. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling | Doctor‑Approved Cold & Flu Prevention Tips

Planning a vacation, wedding, or big life event and worried about getting sick? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Ryan Manno sits down with infectious disease expert Dr. Susan S. Huang, Medical Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at UCI Health, to break down how to avoid colds, flu, and other viruses—especially while traveling. Dr. Huang shares practical, science‑backed strategies to stay healthy before flights, during airport travel, on airplanes, in hotels, and even on cruise ships. From mask‑smart moments to hand hygiene, high‑touch surfaces, immunity myths, zinc vs. vitamin C, and why antibiotics don’t work for colds—this conversation covers what actually works. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Back Pain, Spine Surgery & AI in Medicine | Dr. Michael Y. Oh on the Future of Spine Care

Back pain affects nearly everyone at some point—and for many, it can be life-changing. In this in-depth conversation, spine surgeon Dr. Michael Y. Oh, Director of the Comprehensive Spine Center at UCI Health, joins Ryan Manno from iHeartRadio to break down what you really need to know about spine health. They explore why 9 out of 10 back pain cases don’t require surgery, how early non-invasive treatment can prevent long-term disability, and what red flags should never be ignored. Dr. Oh explains common spine conditions like herniated discs, sciatica, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis—using language anyone can understand. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Shaking Hands? New MRI‑Guided Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor

What is essential tremor, how common is it, and what can be done when medications no longer work? In this episode of Live Well with UCI Health, radio host Gina Grad sits down with Dr. Ann N. Ly, board‑certified neurologist at UCI Health, to break down one of the most common — and misunderstood — movement disorders. Dr. Ly explains: * What essential tremor is (and how it’s different from Parkinson’s) * Why tremors affect hands, voice, head, and even handwriting * First‑line treatments like medications and occupational therapy * Cutting‑edge MRI‑guided focused ultrasound, a non‑invasive treatment that can dramatically reduce tremors in real time * How focused ultrasound compares to deep brain stimulation (DBS) * Who is (and isn’t) a candidate for advanced therapies * How this technology is expanding to Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, Tourette’s, and more You’ll also hear powerful patient stories, including real‑time tremor improvement during treatment, and learn how UCI Health’s multidisciplinary movement disorders team is changing lives. 📌 If you or a loved one struggles with shaking hands, tremors, or movement disorders, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and real options. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.