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March 26, 2026Remote monitoring catches a hidden heart problem just in time
Remote blood-pressure monitoring caught a patient’s undetected heart rhythm problem, leading to timely intervention that prevented a life‑threatening emergency.
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March 26, 2026Two researchers elected as AAAS Fellows for shaping science of neurological conditions
Two UC Davis School of Medicine faculty members have joined a century-long legacy of distinguished UC Davis AAAS fellows.
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March 25, 2026New MIND Institute pathway connects HBCU students with research careers
The UC Davis MIND Institute is offering a summer research pathway program for students from Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black university.
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March 23, 2026
Advancing global health: UC Davis test identifies active, infectious form of TB
UC Davis researchers developed a blood test that quickly identifies active TB for faster diagnosis and treatment.
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March 20, 2026
Match Day reveals life-changing news for 121 UC Davis medical students
Cheers, tears and relief mark Match Day as 121 students discover where they will train and take the next step toward becoming physicians.
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March 20, 2026Free community health and cancer screening set for April 18
UC Davis Health invites the Oak Park community to a free wellness celebration on April 18 to mark Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month.
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March 19, 2026How an imbalanced gut microbiome worsens chronic kidney disease
Researchers have identified how chronic kidney disease turbocharges E. coli toxin production, worsening the disease. An investigational drug might break the destructive feedback loop.
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March 18, 2026Building a more sustainable health care model
UC Davis Health has received national awards for its leadership in sustainability and community investment.
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March 16, 2026New training model helps surgeons practice minimally invasive spina bifida repair
Engineers at UC Davis Tech Foundry and medical professionals at UC Davis Health have developed a teaching model to train surgeons on fetoscopic repair of spina bifida.
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March 13, 2026National recognition elevates UC Davis Health for its premier lung cancer care
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center earned national recognition for excellent lung cancer care and a strong dedication to supportive screening that helps with early diagnoses.
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March 13, 2026Adrienne Hoyt-Austin receives Eli Gold Prize
Pediatrician Adrienne Hoyt-Austin received the 2026 Eli Gold Prize for excellence in teaching, recognizing her clinical care, mentorship, research, community service and health equity efforts.
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March 12, 2026New data signals high demand in aesthetic surgery in southern, rural U.S. despite access issues
A UC Davis national analysis suggests that Southern, Midwestern and rural regions of the United States are becoming high-demand areas for aesthetic surgery.
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March 11, 2026Pilot program in emergency medicine department trains residents to use AI tool
The Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center is implementing a pilot program to teach its residents to use note-taking technology that faculty physicians have already implemented in their clinics.
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March 11, 2026UC Davis Health named a Center for Comprehensive MS Care
UC Davis Health has been recognized as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care with neurologists, rehabilitation therapists and mental health experts delivering lifelong care.
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March 10, 2026NorCal AIDS Cycle benefits UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Registration is now open for the 2026 NorCal AIDSCycle, which raises funds for the Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinic at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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March 09, 2026
Why one family named their baby after a UC Davis Health neurosurgeon
Meet the Izquierdos who named their newborn boy after UC Davis neurosurgeon Cameron Sadegh who treated the dad for hydrocephalus, a serious brain condition.
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March 09, 2026
Measles outbreaks: symptoms, treatment and prevention: What parents need to know
With measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms.
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March 09, 2026A little-known respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus, surging in Northern California
An infectious diseases expert shares what you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including symptoms, prevention and who is most at risk for serious illness.
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March 05, 2026Daylight saving time triggers more migraines, cuts deep sleep
The annual transition to Daylight Saving Time reduces deep sleep and is associated with more migraines, according to UC Davis Health researchers.
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March 05, 2026Amy Brooks-Kayal wins 2025 Women & Philanthropy Impact Award
Chair of the Department of Neurology Amy Brooks-Kayal received the 2025 Women & Philanthropy Impact Award in recognition of her mentorship and commitment to elevating others.
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