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May 17, 2024Hypertension: The silent killer
High blood pressure is the most important preventable cause of heart disease and stroke worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself.
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May 13, 2024A breakthrough for lupus treatment? Study explores CAR T-cell therapy for autoimmune disease
Researchers are striving to improve the quality of life for lupus patients through a clinical trial evaluating CAR T-cell therapy as a treatment for the autoimmune disease.
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April 19, 2024State funding will enhance training in primary care
The state government has awarded $875,000 to UC Davis Health residency training programs to help ensure a robust primary health care workforce in California.
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April 18, 2024Four School of Medicine researchers elected as AAAS fellows
Four UC Davis School of Medicine faculty members are among 10 UC Davis newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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April 10, 2024UC Davis Health launches novel digital health program to expand colorectal cancer screening
Reminders for colorectal cancer screening, and the screening itself, are becoming more convenient, thanks to a new digital health project.
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April 08, 2024Cardiology team performs novel heart valve repair with newly approved device
UC Davis Medical Center has become the first hospital in Western U.S. to perform a successful transcatheter tricuspid valve repair procedure with a groundbreaking catheter.
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April 01, 2024
Q&A: What you need to know about bird flu in humans
A person in Texas is being treated for avian influenza (bird flu). An infectious diseases expert shares what you need to know about the illness.
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March 20, 2024Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases
Infectious diseases specialists call the medical field to be ready to deal with the impact of climate change on spreading diseases, such as malaria, Valley fever, E-coli and Lyme disease.
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March 12, 2024Gastroenterology and Hepatology hosts annual GI and Liver Research Day
The UC Davis Health Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology will host its “GI and Liver Research Day” focusing on challenges and opportunities related to the use of AI and digital technology.
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March 11, 2024Clinical trial may offer relief for rare autoimmune disease
A clinical trial involving UC Davis Health suggests a potential novel treatment could help patients with the rare, autoimmune disease primary biliary cholangitis.
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March 07, 2024New report highlights impact of roadway air pollution on indoor air quality
A new report by the UC-led California State Policy Evidence Consortium investigates the impact of near-roadway air pollution on indoor air quality.
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March 06, 2024UC Davis Asthma Network hosts first annual Asthma Bootcamp
The UC Davis Asthma Network hosted its first-ever Asthma Bootcamp to educate asthma patients and their home healthcare guardians on strategies to better control their condition.
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February 29, 2024UC Davis Health team uses AI to predict risk of liver cancer
A team at UC Davis has developed a machine-learning model that can better predict which patients are at greater risk to develop hepatocellular carcinoma.
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February 26, 2024Diabetes and endocrinology programs listed among top in the nation
Becker's Hospital Review listed UC Davis Health in its first edition of hospitals and health systems with “great diabetes and endocrinology programs.”
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February 22, 2024
Q&A: Are there “good and bad foods” in a heart healthy diet?
Registered dietitian Margie Junker answers questions about what we should be eating and what we should try to limit when considering a heart healthy diet.
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February 20, 2024Study aims to better understand reasons behind common type of heart failure
Cardiology researchers have received a $1.5 million NIH grant to better understand a common type of heart failure known as HFpEF and seek effective treatment for the condition.
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February 15, 2024Cardiac Rehabilitation Week spotlights effective program
During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, the UC Davis Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is calling attention to the role of recovery from the devastating effects of heart disease.
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February 15, 2024UC Davis medical school ranked among the nation’s best for NIH research funding
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants. The school had a record of $209 million in NIH funding.
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February 13, 2024UC Davis Health performs world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided biopsy with new needle
Endoscopy team members successfully performed the world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided core biopsy of a pancreatic tumor, collecting larger than normal core of tissue.
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February 09, 2024Putting women’s heart health first: Cardiovascular medicine program celebrates 30 years
The UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a gala on National Wear Red Day.
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