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December 01, 2023‘This data could help a kiddo 10 years from now’: Why one family takes part in Down syndrome research
A family who takes part in research at the UC Davis MIND Institute shares why they come back for study after study involving Down syndrome.
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December 01, 2023The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: what physicians can do
In a recently published paper, UC Davis pediatricians highlight the rising health threat of congenital syphilis and offer potential ways to counter the problem.
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November 30, 2023Scientists find gene therapy reduces liver cancer in animal model
Researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered that using gene therapy to inhibit a specific protein, galectin 1, can shrink liver cancer tumors in an animal model.
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November 29, 2023Higher conscientiousness linked to less risk of dementia diagnosis
A new metanalysis of previous studies by researchers at UC Davis and Northwestern University reveals links between personality types and the risks of diagnosis with dementia.
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November 29, 2023Shaikh will lead American Academy of Pediatrics project on adolescent substance use and mental health
Ulfat 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.
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November 29, 2023State stem cell agency, Shriners Children’s award $15 million to UC Davis CuRe trial
Fetal 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.
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November 29, 2023Life with 22q: Parents of twin girls with the genetic condition share their story
November is 22q awareness month. A Sacramento-area couple whose twin girls have the condition, known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, share their inspiring journey.
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November 28, 2023
Child cured of epileptic seizures, thanks to neurological surgery team
On 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.
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November 22, 2023Elisa Tong to help lead health equity-focused population science research
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Elisa Tong assistant director for population sciences.
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November 22, 20237 tips for managing holiday stress
Winter holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a time of joy, but they can also bring anxiety and depression. An expert offers tips for coping.
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November 22, 2023Cancer blood tests jumpstart diagnoses and targeted therapy
DNA fragments circulating in patients’ blood can reveal the presence of tumors long before CT scans and lead to more agile use of cancer drugs.
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November 21, 2023Cancer center appoints new interim physician-in-chief
David Tom Cooke has been appointed interim physician-in-chief of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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November 21, 2023Edward Kim is the new medical director of the UC Davis Cancer Care Network
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist Edward Kim has been appointed medical director of the UC Davis Cancer Care Network.
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November 21, 2023Emergency medicine physician receives two national awards for advancing health equity
Emergency medicine physician Tiffani Johnson has received two national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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November 20, 2023Family caregivers share common job but diverse experiences
A new report from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing details the diverse experiences of caregivers in California.
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November 20, 2023
Support hospitalized kids during virtual holiday toy drive
Want to make the holidays brighter for sick and injured children treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital? Donate a toy.
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November 17, 2023UC Davis Health team travels to Kenya to help improve chronic disease management
A group of UC Davis Health providers from different specialties traveled to Kenya to help train providers and improve disease management for local Kenyans.
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November 16, 2023FDA eye drop recall: Don’t use these CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart and Target brands
The FDA is again warning consumers to immediately stop using 27 over-the-counter eye drop products due to the potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.
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November 16, 2023
UC Davis medical students reach underserved populations between Sacramento and Portland
A new training program sends UC Davis medical students to Klamath Falls, OR, in an effort to increase the number of doctors in underserved areas.
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November 16, 2023Clinical trial results suggest potential new treatment for primary biliary cholangitis
Patients suffering from primary biliary cholangitis may soon have hope, thanks to encouraging results from a clinical trial administered at UC Davis Health and around the globe.
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