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Forty international experts contributed to a new Lancet series on evolving Alzheimer’s treatment strategies. UC Davis geriatric psychiatrist Helen Kales, M.D., served as the only U.S. psychiatrist in the group. The series emphasizes integrated care models and collaboration to improve outcomes for patients.

UC Davis research shows that children with autism spectrum disorder have a higher likelihood of chronic gastrointestinal issues. The study examined patterns of stomach problems and their persistence over time. Findings highlight the importance of understanding these connections to improve overall care for affected children.

In a recent AMA STEPS Forward® webinar, Lorin Scher, M.D., and Reshma Gupta, M.D., MSHPM, detailed how embedding behavioral health clinicians across all 14 UC Davis primary care sites reduced psychiatry wait times from three months to just two to three weeks. Now, more than a third of new behavioral health referrals are managed within primary care.