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June 09, 2023
Top psychedelic researchers featured in new video series
Lectures from the 2023 Psychedelic Summit explore the possibilities and limitations of psychedelics to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD and other disorders.
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June 08, 2023
Can 20 minutes of cool running water improve burn outcomes?
Researchers from UC Davis Health, Sacramento Fire and Australia awarded $1.49 million Department of Defense grant to test burn triage.
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June 08, 2023UC Davis oncologist and researcher receives local cancer award
Elysia Alvarez, a clinical scientist who specializes in children, adolescents and young adults with cancer will receive a research grant at the annual Spaghetti Western fundraiser.
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June 07, 2023UC Davis and Orgenesis partner to boost access to gene and cell therapies in California
UC Davis and Orgenesis are rolling out processing units that allow cell and gene therapies to be developed and manufactured onsite. This will increase patient access to therapies.
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June 07, 2023Wildfire smoke increases inflammation, lung disease risk
Wildfire smoke is known to be dangerous to patients suffering from chronic airway diseases like asthma and COPD. But a recent study finds exposure to wildfire smoke elicits inflammatory changes even in healthy people, putting them at risk of developing lung disease.
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June 07, 2023Nephrology researchers shining a light on chronic kidney disease
Nephrology researchers are shining a light on chronic kidney disease as they investigate treatment options for impaired physical performance in chronic kidney disease patients.
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June 06, 2023A new employment model for people with autism and intellectual disabilities
A UC Davis MIND Institute researcher is testing a new framework aimed at helping more people with autism and intellectual disabilities find success with employment.
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June 06, 2023Transcatheter edge-to-edge heart valve repair shows benefit for severe tricuspid regurgitation
In an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine, UC Davis Health cardiologists share findings that show transcatheter edge-to-edge repair helped patients with tricuspid regurgitation.
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June 05, 2023Delirium risk in the Emergency Department for older adults
A new study at UC Davis Medical Center finds an increased risk of delirium in older adults the longer they stay in the Emergency Department.
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June 01, 2023Is epinephrine effective during neonatal resuscitation?
UC Davis Health researchers recently published a commentary in the journal Pediatric Research, reviewing existing data on the efficacy of epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation.
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June 01, 2023Calling all citizen scientists who use wells!
Own a well and wonder if the water quality could pose a cancer risk? You may want to enroll in a new cancer center study.
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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 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 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 16, 2023UC Davis Health launches new Invasive E. coli disease vaccine trial
A clinical study by researchers will evaluate a vaccine for preventing Invasive E. coli disease in older adults with a history of urinary tract infections.
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May 15, 2023UC Davis nursing school announces 2023 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators has announced its largest cohort ever: 16 nurse scientists from around the U.S.
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May 11, 2023Cancer center launches new science hub called WeCARE
The Women’s Cancer Care and Research Program is a new initiative to drive community-informed science that advances prevention and treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers.
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May 08, 2023Strong link between bone biomarkers and prostate cancer survival
Bone disease in prostate cancer patients can be devastating, but new research led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to improve the odds.
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May 05, 2023
Aggie Square hits milestone with topping off ceremony
Nearly 200 trade partners and community guests celebrated the “topping off” of Aggie Square, signifying that the first phase of the transformational project nears completion.
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