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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 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 16, 2023Exploring the relationship between pediatric neuromuscular conditions and sleep-disordered breathing
In 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.
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November 15, 2023A valuable home dialysis procedure for children with chronic kidney disease
Clinicians at UC Davis and Oregon Health & Science University discuss an important procedure for children with advanced kidney disease: tidal continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis.
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November 15, 2023CAARE Center announces new leadership team
The 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.
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November 14, 2023These are the cold and flu symptoms parents need to watch for this winter
Families 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.
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November 07, 2023Interested in volunteering as a doula? Check out UC Davis Medical Center's program
UC Davis Medical Center is now accepting applications for doula volunteers. No experience is necessary to take part in the program.
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November 03, 2023New Pediatric Press features the state’s first patient to receive life-changing DMD therapy
This 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.
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October 27, 2023Stockton prenatal clinic opens new location
A new UC Davis Health Stockton clinic location for patients with high-risk pregnancies has opened this week.
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October 26, 2023Local teen walks again after tubing accident, thanks to UC Davis Children’s Hospital
An 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.
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October 25, 2023MIND Institute’s Fall Festival draws huge crowd
The 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.
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October 19, 2023Lecture to focus on culturally grounded approach to supporting parents of autistic children
Leading autism advocate Camille Proctor, founder of The Color of Autism Foundation, to speak as part of UC Davis MIND Institute’s lecture series.
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October 18, 2023American Academy of Pediatrics honors 3 UC Davis Health physicians
Three UC Davis Health physicians were among the 60 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees who were recognized this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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October 16, 2023Free youth heart screening event breaks attendance records
This month’s free youth heart screening at Oakmont High School in Roseville drew 525 people and exceeded all expectations.
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October 12, 2023Study explores how changing autism traits are linked to mental health conditions
A study of autistic children ages 6-11 finds a relationship between changes in the intensity of autism traits and increases in mental health challenges.
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October 12, 2023A new summer camp will help kids with liver disease
Doctors 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.
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October 09, 2023UC Davis MIND Institute offers specialized COVID and flu vaccine clinic
The 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.
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October 06, 2023
MIND Institute hosts annual ‘Learning Together’ in-person Spanish conference Oct. 28
The 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.
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October 06, 2023
El Instituto MIND anuncia la conferencia anual ‘Aprendiendo Juntos’ para el 28 de octubre, en persona y en español
El Instituto MIND y distintas organizaciones de la comunidad presentan “Aprendiendo Juntos” el 28 de octubre. La conferencia será en español y tratará la inclusión de individuos con discapacidades del desarrollo.
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October 06, 2023Every 8 minutes, a child experiences a home medication error. Here’s how to prevent it.
We asked Ulfat Shaikh, UC Davis pediatrician and medical director of health care quality, for advice on how to prevent medication errors at home.
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