Sarah Bayoumi, a junior specialist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, has received an Autism Science Foundation fellowship to study eating difficulties in autistic individuals.
Read MoreThanks to a UC Davis Health telerobot, the California State Railroad Museum now offers an innovative new way to visit.
Read MoreA colorful new clinic location for pediatric cardiology patients opened Monday in the Campus Commons neighborhood of Sacramento.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA teacher’s life was saved, thanks to the quick response of staff at Davis Senior High School. The staff was trained through Project ADAM Sacramento.
Read MorePediatric 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.
Read MoreBy combining the subspecialty expertise of all three surgeons on the team, UC Davis Health can offer treatment for the full breadth of pediatric neurosurgical disorders.
Read MoreA new UC Davis study identifies biomarkers that could identify patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome who are more likely to develop schizophrenia.
Read MoreNew research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health will support UC Davis studies.
Read MorePediatric gastroenterologist Kelly Haas has received the 2024 Eli Gold Prize.
Read MoreThe state government has awarded $875,000 to UC Davis Health residency training programs to help ensure a robust primary health care workforce in California.
Read MoreResearchers asked clinicians and staff how telehealth is used in their clinic, the challenges they have faced, helpful practices and plans for the future.
Read MoreLinda Pfiffner of UCSF will discuss the “Collaborative Life Skills Program,” which takes an integrated school and home approach to treating ADHD.
Read MorePediatric general surgeon Payam Saadai directs the pediatric robotic-assisted surgery program, which is now available at the UC Davis Children’s Surgery Center.
Read MoreApril is STD awareness month. We talked with our chief of pediatric infectious diseases about the HPV vaccine and how it prevents cancer.
Read MoreWhen Sydney Engle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, her parents put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital and R. Lor Randall.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreA new study from Emergency Medicine may lead to a reduction in inappropriate computed tomography use in injured children.
Read MoreNineteen grants, totaling more than $509,000, have been awarded by Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis to clinicians and researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreNeurologist 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.
Read MoreCaitlin 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.
Read MoreStudents who use both tobacco and cannabis have lower grades and miss more school than students who only use one product or don’t use either.
Read MoreFlorette K. Gray Hazard, a pediatric pathologist, has been appointed chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Sciences at the UC Davis School of Medicine.
Read MoreEvery year, 23,000 children suffer sudden cardiac arrest in the United States. A screening on April 14 will help identify youth with undiagnosed heart conditions.
Read MoreMedicaid and Medicare will soon require patient perspectives when assessing the success of certain surgeries, a practice UC Davis Health has been doing for years.
Read MoreWith measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms.
Read MoreTime to ‘Brave the Shave’ March 11 at Mulvaney’s B&L for the St. Baldrick’s annual fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research.
Read MoreIsaac Franco beat leukemia with the help of UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Now the active 9-year-old wants to give back through Children’s Miracle Network.
Read MoreYou can help bring a smile to kids staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during Easter by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets via a designated Amazon wish list.
Read MoreThe latest edition of the UC Davis Children’s Hospital Annual Report is now available.
Read More17 surgeries later, 6-year-old boy runs on prosthetic legs and Paralympic dreams.
Read MoreWith this month’s donation of $90,600, Spirit Halloween contributions since 2011 have topped the $1 million mark for UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
Read MoreA rare, genetic condition robbed a toddler of her mobility — until her diligent care team and an experimental drug brought it back.
Read MoreThe holidays were merry and bright for hospitalized kids, thanks to the generosity of donors in 2023.
Read MoreIn a Q&A, UC Davis Health physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Maya Evans shares how clinicians and parents can provide comprehensive care for children with spinal cord injuries and spina bifida.
Read MoreUC Davis Director of Health Care Quality Ulfat Shaikh is now on the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe child life and creative arts therapy team is celebrating the naming of its hospital playroom, which honors a local resident’s efforts.
Read MoreUC Davis Health photographer Wayne Tilcock’s photo of a pediatric nurse with his daughter is part of the Children’s Hospitals Association 2024 photo collection.
Read MoreExposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants during pregnancy is linked to premature births and greater fetal growth, according to new UC Davis Health study.
Read MoreThe new issue of the Pediatric Press newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, physician awards and more.
Read MoreHe was 10 years old when diagnosed. She was 9. Now, father and daughter face diabetes together.
Read MoreHigh levels of folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency can affect fetal brain development in mice, according to a new UC Davis study.
Read MoreThe Christmas tree in the hospital room of a 7-month-old child is like no other. Colorful strands of beads adorn the boughs, each telling the story of little Myheir’s medical journey.
Read MoreCancer patients undergoing treatment at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center are receiving the warmth of human spirit this holiday season.
Read MoreThe American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on UC Davis Health’s Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Children’s Surgery Center PACU.
Read MoreThree-year-old Peyton Cooley faced the fight of her life after being diagnosed with leukemia. But her indomitable spirit and expert care team helped her win the battle.
Read MoreUC Davis researchers are recruiting infants ages 6-12 months for a new national telehealth study aimed at understanding which developmental delays could indicate autism or other conditions.
Read MoreA new study finds teens who have more demand for cannabis are likely to use it for enjoyment and coping. Understanding motives is important for addiction prevention.
Read MoreA new UC Davis study finds that Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes are less likely to use insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices.
Read MoreA family who takes part in research at the UC Davis MIND Institute shares why they come back for study after study involving Down syndrome.
Read MoreIn a recently published paper, UC Davis pediatricians highlight the rising health threat of congenital syphilis and offer potential ways to counter the problem.
Read MoreUlfat Shaikh, medical director of health care quality at UC Davis Health, has been appointed project leader for the American Academy of Pediatrics' national primary care quality improvement collaborative.
Read MoreFetal surgeon Diana Farmer and bioengineer Aijun Wang have been awarded $15 million by the state’s stem cell agency and Shriners Children’s to test their stem cell treatment for spina bifida.
Read MoreNovember is 22q awareness month. A Sacramento-area couple whose twin girls have the condition, known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, share their inspiring journey.
Read MoreOn a typical day, 5-year-old Savon would endure six to nine seizures — some days, even more. But Savon received the surgery that changed everything for him this year.
Read MoreIn a review published in the journal Children, UC Davis pulmonologists explored the current diagnostic tools and treatments for pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases and sleep-disordered breathing.
Read MoreClinicians at UC Davis and Oregon Health & Science University discuss an important procedure for children with advanced kidney disease: tidal continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis.
Read MoreThe UC Davis CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center, which provides care, research and prevention initiatives on behalf of abused and neglected children, has a new leadership team.
Read MoreFamilies need to know when their child should be seen in the emergency department, when they should contact their pediatrician and when they can care for their child at home.
Read MoreUC Davis Medical Center is now accepting applications for doula volunteers. No experience is necessary to take part in the program.
Read MoreThis issue of the Pediatric Press newsletter features the state’s first patient to receive life-changing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy therapy, patient milestones, physician and nurse awards and more.
Read MoreA new UC Davis Health Stockton clinic location for patients with high-risk pregnancies has opened this week.
Read MoreAn active teenager and top gymnast, Julia Lynn could not stand after a tubing accident at Shasta Lake. UC Davis Children’s Hospital got her back on her feet.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute's annual trunk-or-treat event drew hundreds of families last weekend. The free, public event is geared toward individuals with autism, fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Read MoreLeading autism advocate Camille Proctor, founder of The Color of Autism Foundation, to speak as part of UC Davis MIND Institute’s lecture series.
Read MoreThree UC Davis Health physicians were among the 60 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees who were recognized this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Read MoreThis month’s free youth heart screening at Oakmont High School in Roseville drew 525 people and exceeded all expectations.
Read MoreA study of autistic children ages 6-11 finds a relationship between changes in the intensity of autism traits and increases in mental health challenges.
Read MoreDoctors now have access to a powerful prescription for children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: HealthyUs, a free, six-week summer camp for overweight and obese children.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute is offering a specialized COVID and flu vaccine clinic for individuals with autism, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disabilities this fall.
Read MoreWe asked Ulfat Shaikh, UC Davis pediatrician and medical director of health care quality, for advice on how to prevent medication errors at home.
Read MoreThe MIND Institute and community partners are hosting “Learning Together” Oct. 28. The conference will be delivered in Spanish and focus on inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Read MoreOctober is ADHD Awareness Month. A UC Davis ADHD expert answers questions about symptoms, tips to improve focus and whether parents should get evaluated themselves after a child’s diagnosis.
Read MoreA new diagnostic tool is available to pediatric patients experiencing pulmonary and sleep-related challenges: flexible laryngoscopy.
Read MoreWhen a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed a potential heart defect in their developing baby, Stephanie and Travis Dover of Folsom were caught off guard. As the parents of six other children, including three who were born at home without issue, they had not faced something like this.
Read MoreOutgoing MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto will be the first speaker in the long-running Distinguished Lecturer Series. He’ll share lessons learned during his 12 years at the helm.
Read MoreWhat is E. coli, who is at risk and how do you prevent an E. coli infection? Infectious diseases expert Dean Blumberg answers these questions and more.
Read MoreTen-year-old sickle cell patient Cameron Bowers Woods was the first sickle cell patient to ring the bell, a tradition that marks the end of treatment, at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Read MoreThe UC Davis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team has joined the Books With Babies Read-a-Thon to promote reading in the NICU. The public is invited to donate board books.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute’s new Distinguished Lecturer Series lineup includes renowned experts on race and autism, maternal mental health, ADHD interventions and more.
Read MoreA new UC Davis Health study examined women’s understanding of lactational amenorrhea, the period of temporary infertility that accompanies exclusive breastfeeding.
Read MoreDoctors who take care of COVID patients share how they are keeping themselves and their families safe as cases increase.
Read MoreInfectious diseases expert answers questions about the new COVID-19 variants and how well the COVID-19 booster this fall will work against them.
Read MoreIn California, one in three children is at risk for toxic stress, which can lead to health conditions including chronic lung disease, heart disease and mental health conditions.
Read MoreDown syndrome can mean more X-rays — and more radiation exposure — for children already at increased risk of cancer.
Read MoreMore than 350 people turned out for the UC Davis MIND Institute’s biggest back-to-school resource fair and picnic over the weekend.
Read MoreMore than 200 experts, community members, self-advocates, family members and more gathered to talk about inclusion at the MIND Institute’s Summer Institute last month.
Read MoreWhen James collapsed at school one morning, his family received the shocking news that he had a ruptured aneurysm in the brain, which required surgery.
Read MoreResearchers at UC Davis Health and Kennedy Krieger Institute have received a grant to develop a clinical tool to predict mental health concerns in adolescents following a concussion.
Read MoreResearchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute have received $4.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to test a child-focused autism intervention with community partners.
Read MoreA 5-year-old boy diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the first in California and fourth in the nation to receive groundbreaking gene therapy outside of clinical trials.
Read MoreChildhood cancer survivors painted “high five” on the electric Hyundai Hope On Wheels after it delivered a $100,000 check to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Read MoreCan your child see the blackboard at school? Ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada explains why kids often don’t know they have bad eyesight and gives tips for healthy vision.
Read MoreA heart defect threatened his daughter’s life. As a nurse at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Mathew Hipwell knew his team was up for the challenge.
Read MoreA Q&A with UC Davis neonatologist Geoanna Bautista on gastroschisis, a birth condition that affects the bowels of newborns, and the best practices for caring for babies born with gastroschisis.
Read MoreThis issue of the Pediatric Press newsletter features U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, patient milestones, research developments and more.
Read MoreSafe Kids Worldwide recently honored Safe Kids Greater Sacramento at UC Davis Health with a national award for outstanding work in communications, awareness and advocacy.
Read MoreSacramento Republic FC scored its goal of making hospitalized children happy during their recent visit to UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute is hosting a free family resource fair and picnic focused on individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism, ADHD and Down syndrome.
Read MoreCamp MIND, a half-day summer camp for young people with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities was a success, with dozens of campers this year.
Read MoreSurgery Professor and Chair Diana Farmer has been appointed to the membership committee of the National Academy of Medicine and vice chair of a membership section.
Read MoreAfter 18-year-old Bronny James suffered from sudden cardiac arrest yesterday, we spoke to the Project ADAM Sacramento coordinator to learn more about being prepared for sudden cardiac arrest.
Read MoreHow is telehealth currently being used within pediatric GI and what does the future hold? A new review assesses the telehealth landscape and identifies future challenges.
Read MoreUC Davis pediatric surgery nurse Andrea Reich received a 2023 Spotlight Award by the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association.
Read MoreBrianna Thompson’s newborn son died of the rare disorder neonatal hemochromatosis. When she got pregnant again, she turned to UC Davis Health for help.
Read MoreHelping raise money for sarcoma research is now easier (and more fun) with the new UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center “hugabox collection.”
Read MorePediatric endocrinology, GI and pain clinic patients are enjoying increased access to mental health services, improving their health care experience.
Read MoreThis fragile X awareness month, the NIH has renewed funding for a key study of the neurodegenerative condition fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS).
Read MoreThe UC Davis CAARE Center has launched a free new web course this month for caregivers of youth experiencing sex trafficking and exploitation.
Read MoreWhen 15-year-old Orlando Gayles had a heart attack, the UC Davis Health team performed a non-invasive cardiac catheterization that saved his life.
Read MoreThe UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center and UC Davis Health Prenatal Diagnosis Center of Northern California have achieved a key ultrasound accreditation.
Read MoreThanks to the band The Who, hospitalized teens have a lounge to help them recover from cancer or any other condition that lands them in the hospital.
Read MoreThe Sacramento Native American Health Center, where some physicians and residents from UC Davis Health care for young patients, expands to South Sacramento.
Read MoreThe public is invited to donate board books to NICU babies and their families. The UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department accepts donations through its Amazon wish list.
Read MoreNearly half of parents who relied on formula to feed their babies during the infant formula shortage last year resorted to potentially harmful feeding methods, according to a UC Davis survey.
Read MoreDean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about listeria.
Read MoreA new UC Davis-led analysis better defines the clinical features and outcomes of young patients with non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma with regional and distant lymph node metastases.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute’s annual event focused on families, providers and self-advocates of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities is July 28.
Read MoreUC Davis Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in three pediatric specialty areas: diabetes & endocrinology, nephrology and orthopedics.
Read MoreThe teams at UC Davis Medical Center and UC Davis Children’s Hospital have a scentsational option to reduce anxiety and alleviate nausea: aromatherapy nasal inhalers.
Read MoreFor the past three years, perinatal, neonatal and opioid use disorder specialists have worked with rural hospitals and community partners through telehealth.
Read MoreElysia Alvarez, a clinical scientist who specializes in children, adolescents and young adults with cancer will receive a research grant at the annual Spaghetti Western fundraiser.
Read MoreA 17-year-old boy suffered a rare stroke and received life-saving care at UC Davis Medical Center. He made a full recovery.
Read MoreBetween maintaining A+ grades as a biomedical engineering major, earning a provisional patent and co-authoring a research paper at UC Davis, his weekly activities have included cuddling sick babies at UC Davis Children's Hospital and teaching math at local schools.
Read MoreWe asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases, what we need to know about the additional dose of COVID vaccine, recently approved by the CDC.
Read MoreUC Davis Health researchers recently published a commentary in the journal Pediatric Research, reviewing existing data on the efficacy of epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation.
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