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May 26, 2023Cancer research mini-symposium spotlights early career investigators
Young cancer researchers get a chance to network with senior investigators from the cancer center as they compete to win top prizes at an annual symposium.
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May 26, 2023School of Medicine honors students, residents and faculty with annual awards
The UC Davis School of Medicine recently recognized more than 100 students, residents, faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions as part of its 2023 annual awards.
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May 26, 2023National recognition for UC Davis Health pediatric researcher
Department of Surgery Chair Diana Farmer received the Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement from the American Pediatric Surgical Association.
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May 25, 2023New treatment for recurrence of C. difficile infection approved by FDA
The FDA approved VOWST to prevent recurrence of C. difficile infection. The approval is based on a trial in which UC Davis Health’s Stuart Cohen served as principal investigator.
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May 25, 2023
Everyday mindfulness for self-care: Tips for parents
During Mental Health Awareness Month, a UC Davis MIND Institute expert offers tips for incorporating mindfulness into everyday life to improve resilience and practice self-care.
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May 24, 2023UC Davis Medical Center sees record number of patients in Emergency Department
The Emergency Department treated a record number of patients on Monday. Despite being one of the nation’s busiest, the department ranks among the nation’s best at saving lives.
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May 24, 2023Advancing health equity in breast cancer care
Two $750,000 research grants awarded by Gilead Sciences will help the cancer center launch innovative outreach programs aimed at improving breast cancer health equity.
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May 24, 2023National Cancer Survivors Day celebration set for June 2
Cancer patients, survivors and their families as well as the doctors and nurses who care for them are being celebrated on National Cancer Survivors Day.
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May 23, 2023School of Nursing researcher receives National Cancer Institute grant
Alex Fauer determines if a hybrid care model can benefit outcomes for older cancer survivors and their caregivers.
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May 23, 2023Researchers band medical center peregrine falcon chicks to track progress
Four peregrine falcon chicks at UC Davis Medical Center were banded by a falcon expert from the Predatory Bird Research Group at UC Santa Cruz.
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May 22, 2023Davis Joint Unified School District designated first Heart Safe School District in California
Davis Joint Unified School District has been designated the first school district in California to be a Heart Safe School District by Project ADAM Sacramento.
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May 22, 2023UC Davis School of Medicine graduates 108 new doctors
The UC Davis School of Medicine hosted its 52nd commencement ceremony on Saturday as the Class of 2023 was celebrated and had the title of doctor bestowed upon them.
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May 19, 2023New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations
A UC Davis MIND Institute analysis of 13 studies finds that a common autism screening tool is useful, but a clinician’s judgment is still needed.
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May 19, 2023Study aims to understand lung cancer in non-smoking Asian American women
A Bay Area study of non-smoking Asian American women with lung cancer has expanded to include Sacramento. The study is the first and largest of its kind.
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May 18, 2023School of Medicine commencement ceremony is Saturday
On Saturday, the UC Davis School of Medicine will confer degrees on the class that confronted the COVID-19 pandemic during their first year.
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May 18, 2023Newsweek names UC Davis Medical Center a Best Maternity Hospital in U.S.
UC Davis Medical Center was named to Newsweek’s 2023 Best Maternity Hospitals, announced this month by Newsweek and the global market research and consumer data firm Statista.
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May 18, 2023UC President Michael V. Drake: ‘It’s a great privilege to help others do well’
UC President — and ophthalmologist — Michael V. Drake talks with the UC Davis Eye Center about mentors, medicine and his hopes for the UC community.
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May 17, 2023Practice Greenhealth recognizes UC Davis Health with 7 environmental excellence awards
Practice Greenhealth has recognized UC Davis Health as a national leader in environmental sustainability for the second year in a row.
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May 17, 20235 UC Davis surgery residents promoted to US Air Force major
Five UC Davis Health surgery residents were recently promoted to the rank of major in the United States Air Force during a ceremony.
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May 17, 2023California surgeon general urges future doctors to screen patients for childhood trauma
California Surgeon General Diana Ramos visited with UC Davis medical students and urged them to advance health equity in their future careers.
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