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May 2024
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AgingMay 02, 2024Most caregivers are ill-prepared for their own hospitalization
New research shows that for caregivers of someone with dementia are not prepared for their own hospital stay.
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Children's HealthMay 02, 2024Are we losing a generation of pediatric subspecialists?
A review conducted by UC Davis pediatricians and published in the Journal of Perinatology raises the alarm on a potential crisis in the pediatric subspecialty workforce.
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Cancer CareMay 01, 2024The myth about melanoma and skin cancer in people of color
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Our experts share information about risks, prevention and symptoms for people of all skin tones.
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April 2024
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Emergency CareApril 30, 2024‘The next frontier of emergency medicine’: House calls following emergency room
Some patients who were treated in the emergency department can receive follow-up care at home by a health professional under an innovative program started by UC Davis Health.
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ResearchApril 30, 2024Pediatric surgeon receives Hartwell Foundation award for biomedical research
Pediatric surgeon Erin Brown has been selected for a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award. She’ll use the funds to develop stem cells to improve neuroblastoma treatment.
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UnderservedApril 29, 2024UC Davis Health ramps up work with small, diverse local businesses by 23%
As part of its Anchor Institution Mission, UC Davis Health has increased its local spending on small and diverse businesses by 23%.
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Cancer CareApril 29, 2024Breast CT scanner invented at UC Davis is closer to commercialization
A new breast cancer screening option using computed tomography (CT) invented at UC Davis may be cleared for FDA clinical trials.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingApril 26, 2024Moore Foundation invests $3 million in future UC Davis nursing scientists
A $3 million investment from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation aims to support Doctor of Philosophy students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
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School of MedicineApril 25, 2024
School of Medicine hosts Merced County teenagers and encourages them to become physicians
Nearly 20 high school students from Merced County visited the UC Davis School of Medicine to learn what it takes to become a doctor.
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Infectious DiseasesApril 25, 20241 in 5 milk samples from grocery stores test positive for bird flu. Why the FDA says it’s still safe to drink
The FDA announced 1 in 5 grocery store milk samples tested positive for bird flu. UC Davis experts explain the limits of the test and how to protect yourself from avian influenza.
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MIND InstituteApril 25, 2024Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
A new UC Davis study identifies biomarkers that could identify patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome who are more likely to develop schizophrenia.
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Heart and VascularApril 24, 2024Clinical trial evaluates new technology for rapid assessment of heart disease
A new clinical trial will evaluate a novel technology to assess patients for non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in the emergency department and cardiology clinic.
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Cancer CareApril 23, 2024New study points to racial and social barriers that block treatment for multiple myeloma
Socioeconomic factors are preventing some patients from accessing common treatment to stop progression of multiple myeloma.
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MIND InstituteApril 23, 2024New research suggests cerebellum may play important role in autism
New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health will support UC Davis studies.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyApril 22, 2024Research suggests tie between hypertension and uterine fibroids
A new study suggests treating hypertension could play a role in preventing fibroids, a common condition for which there is currently no preventive treatment.
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Children's HealthApril 19, 20243 ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth
Researchers asked clinicians and staff how telehealth is used in their clinic, the challenges they have faced, helpful practices and plans for the future.
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Cancer CareApril 19, 2024New study confirms community pharmacies can help people quit smoking
New study by UC Davis researchers shows how pharmacies may provide crucial access to tobacco cessation tools that help people successfully quit smoking.
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School of MedicineApril 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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School of MedicineApril 17, 2024Opioid epidemic: How are we teaching future doctors to treat pain?
The School of Medicine has integrated a new pain curriculum to address the limited training U.S. medical students receive in pain management.
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MIND InstituteApril 16, 2024Lecture will highlight integrated school-home intervention for students with ADHD
Linda Pfiffner of UCSF will discuss the “Collaborative Life Skills Program,” which takes an integrated school and home approach to treating ADHD.
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Children's HealthApril 16, 2024Robotic-assisted surgery for children now offered at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Pediatric general surgeon Payam Saadai directs the pediatric robotic-assisted surgery program, which is now available at the UC Davis Children’s Surgery Center.
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Children's HealthApril 15, 2024HPV vaccine protects against cancers, genital warts
April is STD awareness month. We talked with our chief of pediatric infectious diseases about the HPV vaccine and how it prevents cancer.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingApril 15, 2024Physician assistant student pinpoints undiagnosed heart issue
A physical exam simulation became a real-life lesson for a UC Davis physician assistant student who trusted his gut and spoke up.
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Children's HealthApril 12, 2024Surgeons use collarbone to create new upper arm for young cancer patient
When Sydney Engle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, her parents put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital and R. Lor Randall.
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Children's HealthApril 12, 2024The dangers of distracted driving: 3 things parents can do
To mark Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we asked injury prevention specialist Jennifer Rubin about ways that parents and families can keep their teenage drivers safe behind the wheel.
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Emergency CareApril 11, 2024New study validates prediction rules for pediatric intra-abdominal and traumatic brain injuries
A new study from Emergency Medicine may lead to a reduction in inappropriate computed tomography use in injured children.
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School of MedicineApril 10, 2024UC Davis and Cal Poly Humboldt launch program to attract Native Americans into medical school
UC Davis and Cal Poly Humboldt have jointly launched a new program to steer Native American students toward medical school.
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General Health NewsApril 10, 2024Peregrine falcon mystery: Experts weigh in on disappearing eggs
The four peregrine falcon eggs have disappeared, one-by-one, over the course of one week. What's happening? We asked our UC Davis falcon experts.
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GI and Liver HealthApril 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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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingApril 09, 2024UC Davis nursing school remains a top 25 graduate nursing program in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis has been ranked No. 24 among the 2024 Best Graduate Schools in nursing by U.S. News & World Report.
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Cancer CareApril 09, 2024Sunday on the Green tees off to fund blood cancer research
The annual Sunday on the Green golf fundraiser is May 5. The event raises money for blood cancer research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Heart and VascularApril 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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Cancer CareApril 05, 2024Free cancer screening day to mark Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month is being observed with a free cancer screening day for the public on April 13 at the student-run Shifa Clinic.
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Mental HealthApril 04, 2024
New clinic for treatment-resistant depression opens at UC Davis Health
The Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics Clinic offers esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
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Internal MedicineApril 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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Eye Health and Vision ScienceApril 01, 2024How to protect your eyes during the 2024 solar eclipse
Staring at the sun can damage your eyes in less than a minute. An ophthalmologist explains how to protect your vision during the 2024 eclipse.
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GI and Liver HealthApril 01, 2024UC Davis Health’s liver transplant program receives Medicare and Medicaid certification
The Transplant Center has been certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, expanding access to a greater number of liver transplant patients.
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March 2024
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Violence PreventionMarch 27, 2024$3M Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to fund gun violence research
UC Davis Health received a $3 million grant to support research by the Black & Brown Collective. The group is studying gun violence that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities.
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Emergency CareMarch 26, 2024Emergency Medicine team trains health care professionals in West Africa
An Emergency Medicine team from UC Davis Health recently traveled to The Gambia to deliver an intensive training program on portable ultrasound equipment to healthcare professionals.
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Neurological HealthMarch 25, 2024Human brains are getting larger. That may be good news for dementia risk
A new study published in JAMA Neurology found human brains are getting bigger. The increased size may lead to a brain reserve, potentially reducing the risk of dementia.
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Violence PreventionMarch 25, 2024How firearms move from legal purchase to criminal use
A new study of California firearm data identifies specific risk factors associated with a legally purchased gun that is later used in a crime.
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Orthopaedic CareMarch 22, 2024New implant helps repair knee cartilage in UC Davis Health patients
A UC Davis Health orthopaedic surgeon is among the first in the country to implant a new resorbable device to repair knee cartilage.
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MIND InstituteMarch 21, 2024What is personalized medicine for neurodevelopmental conditions?
Neurologist Shafali Jeste of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will share insights about personalized care for neurodevelopmental conditions as part of the MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series.
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Heart and VascularMarch 21, 2024UC Davis Health to begin region’s first-of-its kind clinical trial to treat complex aortic aneurysms
Vascular surgeon Steven Maximus has received approval from the FDA to begin a physician-sponsored investigational device exemption trial for treating complex aortic aneurysms.
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ResearchMarch 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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School of MedicineMarch 19, 2024Medical student joins prominent research program at National Institutes of Health
A UC Davis medical student is one of just 52 from around the country selected for a yearlong research immersion program at the National Institutes of Health.
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Children's HealthMarch 19, 2024How her birthmark set one dermatologist on a gratifying career path
Caitlin Peterman, a new UC Davis Health dermatologist and expert in vascular anomalies, has a special connection with many of her patients due to own life experience.
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Neurological HealthMarch 19, 2024Keto diet prevents early memory decline in mice
A ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer’s-related memory loss in mice, according to a new UC Davis study.
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ResearchMarch 18, 2024Report finds state’s mental health programs need consistent funding, community engagement
UC Davis health researchers evaluated California’s mental health crisis management and prevention programs. Their report called for more sustainable programs and community collaborations to support people with mental illness.
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School of MedicineMarch 15, 2024
‘I got Davis!’ Match Day places medical students into residency programs
The UC Davis School of Medicine hosted the annual Match Day where students learned where they’ll spend the next several years of residency training.
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