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May 26, 2022UC Davis wins $3 million CIRM grant to develop smart vascular graft for kidney patients
Professor Aijun Wang won $3 million grant from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to develop a smart durable vascular device for hemodialysis patients treated for kidney failure. The device uses a unique molecule to help prevent synthetic vascular graft failure, a common problem for patients undergoing hemodialysis.
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May 17, 2022UC Davis Health performs first robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure
UC Davis Health physicians have performed the first single anesthesia diagnosis to treatment of lung cancer utilizing a fully robotic approach in the UC Health System. The procedure allows physicians to diagnose and remove lung cancer mass during a single surgery.
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May 10, 20222-year-old had ‘one of the largest omphaloceles many of us had ever seen’
When Redding resident Brianne Jacobsen was 20 weeks pregnant, her ultrasound revealed that her unborn child’s internal organs were sticking outside of her belly button. The birth defect, known as an omphalocele, occurs in approximately one out of every 5,000 births.
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May 04, 202212 safety tips to reduce ATV injury
UC Davis pediatric trauma surgeons sound the alarm as all terrain vehicle injuries have skyrocketed at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Injuries in children ages 6 to 17 more than doubled, from 42 cases in 2019 to 103 cases in 2021.
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April 27, 2022Researchers receive $1.2 million NIH grant to study synthetic data use in health care
Three researchers from UC Davis have been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to generate high-quality synthetic data using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The research may help physicians predict, diagnose and treat diseases.
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April 22, 2022A new hip for a patient with rare neuromuscular condition
Orthopaedic surgeon Gavin Pereira is the first to give a patient with spinal muscular atrophy a hip replacement. Prior to the surgery, 16-year-old Malena had been bed-bound. One month later, the surgery has taken away Malena’s pain and given her a brighter future.
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April 22, 2022UC Davis Health gives patient a second chance at life — twice
Bassem Mansour has received life-saving care from UC Davis Health twice in his life. To show their appreciation, his family has started a fund to raise money for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program to support pediatric patients.
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April 13, 2022
Donors and recipients in six-way kidney transplant meet for first time
Donors and recipients who participated in a six-way ‘chain’ kidney transplant at UC Davis Medical Center meet one another for the first time at a celebration held during National Donate Life Month.
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April 12, 2022UC Davis surgery chair named president of the American Surgical Association
Department of Surgery Chair Diana Farmer has been named president of the American Surgical Association. She is the first leader from UC Davis named to the position and only the third woman elected president in the organization's 142-year history.
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March 22, 2022Man loses 135 pounds for kidney transplant
When Wilson Du got a diagnosis of kidney failure, it was a scary wake-up call. Six years of dialysis and many milestones later, he gets a new organ and a new calling in life, all during National Kidney Month.
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February 08, 2022Innovative robotic heart surgery offers patients superior care
UC Davis Health is the only medical center in the region performing cardiothoracic robotic surgery, which offers patients a less invasive procedure and provides benefits that include less blood loss, reduced risk of infection, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.
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February 01, 2022
Baby with rare heart condition transported to UC Davis for life-saving surgery
For the first five months of Heidi’s life, the Carson family had no idea their daughter suffered from a rare congenital heart defect. Then she was airlifted to UC Davis Children’s Hospital where doctors noticed her enlarged heart was compressing her windpipe.
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January 28, 2022Endocrine surgeons perform first ‘scarless’ thyroidectomy in Central Valley
UC Davis Health endocrine surgeons Claire E. Graves and Michael Campbell have performed the institution’s first “scarless” thyroidectomy, the removal of the thyroid gland. UC Davis Medical Center is the first hospital in the Sacramento region to perform the procedure.
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January 25, 2022Research startup recognized for innovative work to reduce kidney dialysis graft failure
A startup created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers has won the Sacramento Business Journal's Sacramento Region Innovation Award. The group was recognized for its work to improve the grafts used in kidney dialysis. The award recognizes the area's vibrant innovation community.
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January 24, 2022Rheumatology works to identify and support patients at greater risk of fragility fractures
An interdisciplinary team has formed a new program to ensure that patients who suffer a fragility fracture receive comprehensive treatment to prevent future fractures. The team will also work to identify patients who might be at risk for future fragility fractures.
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January 20, 2022Endocrinology specialist diagnoses patient with rare bone-weakening disease
Ruth Nambooze Tucker struggled with joint and back pain for four years until she switched her care to UC Davis Health the Division of Endocrinology. There, specialists diagnosed her with tumor-induced osteomalacia and got her the care she needed.
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January 14, 2022New study finds excellent long-term outcomes with infant kidney transplants
Infant kidney transplants comprise a small percentage of all pediatric kidney transplants. However, a new UC Davis study finds that infants have better long-term outcomes when receiving kidney transplants, rather than going on dialysis and waiting until they are older and larger in size for transplant.
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January 12, 2022Cross-campus collaboration leads to ‘smart prosthetics’ for amputee patients
An interdisciplinary team of scientists and surgeons is collaborating to help improve quality of life for patients with amputations. Thanks to a novel surgical procedure and smart prosthetics, patients can better control residual muscles, receive sensory feedback and reduce limb pain.
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December 14, 2021Una montaña rusa: Enfermera ayuda a padres de mellizos que nacieron con menos de 2 libras
En estas Fiestas, Antonio Zamora y Marlene Campo tienen dos milagros por los que estar agradecidos: sus hijos mellizos, Giovani y Jonathan, que nacieron a 24 semanas de embarazo. Pesando menos de dos libras, los bebés sobrevivieron muchas complicaciones a poco de haber nacido.
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December 14, 2021Patient survives tragic accident with the help of UC Davis Health nurses and physicians
Dan Williams suffered a ruptured spleen, broken sternum, contusion of his heart and a broken arm when an alleged drunk driver drove through his home. With the help of UC Davis Health nurses and physicians he has now made a full recovery.
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