News
November 2024
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OtolaryngologyNovember 22, 2024‘I’m just thankful to have teeth’: UC Davis Health surgeons rebuild patient’s jaw in a day
A multidisciplinary team completed a jaw restoration procedure ― removing a tumor, placing a bone implant and prefabricated dental prosthetic ― all during one surgery.
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RheumatologyNovember 15, 2024Two decades in the making: Scientists discover molecule that strengthens bones
A team of scientists at UC Davis and UCSF have identified a molecule that increases bone density and strength and could lead to treatment of osteoporosis.
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MIND InstituteNovember 13, 2024Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions
Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute.
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Children's HealthNovember 13, 2024Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties, new UC Davis research finds
Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study.
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October 2024
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Neurological HealthOctober 08, 2024‘So wonderful to walk and have no pain’: Endoscopic spine surgery has patient dancing again
Endoscopic spine surgery at the UC Davis Spine Center gave patient Alma Contreras her life back.
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Children's HealthOctober 03, 2024Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child’s care
Virtual family-centered rounds provide a valuable resource for families with babies in the NICU.
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Children's HealthOctober 02, 2024Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains
New research shows that even outdoor air pollution levels that are below government air-quality standards are associated with differences in children’s brains.
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September 2024
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Children's HealthSeptember 25, 2024Telehealth visits can expand access to pediatric physiatry care
A new study finds hybrid appointments are viable alternatives to in-person physiatry exams for children.
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ResearchSeptember 20, 2024Stroke rates increasing in those with sickle cell disease, despite treatment efforts
The incidence of stroke is on the rise for people with sickle cell disease, despite a major effort to encourage guidelines that could improve outcomes.
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SurgerySeptember 18, 2024Nonsurgical procedure brings relief to those with thyroid nodules
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) offers a nonsurgical, outpatient treatment for UC Davis Health patients with thyroid nodules.
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Clinical ScienceSeptember 16, 2024
The future of surgery: Using augmented reality goggles in the operating room
Otolaryngology surgeons are at the forefront of using augmented reality in surgeries. They are evaluating how this leading-edge technology can improve surgical procedures.
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Cancer CareSeptember 16, 2024New tumor models provide insights into deadly sarcomas
Researchers at UC Davis and UCLA have created models for four sarcoma subtypes using stem cells. The findings may lead to new therapies.
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August 2024
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Lung HealthAugust 19, 2024UC Davis Health develops a real-time action plan to help patients with lung disease cope with wildfire smoke
A multidisciplinary team has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate the consequences of poor air quality from wildfires.
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AgingAugust 19, 2024Innovative research looks at walking and healthy aging
UC Davis Health researcher tests technology which leverages computer vision to perform 3D analysis, in a local retirement community.
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Children's HealthAugust 07, 2024Study shows donor kidneys with toxoplasma do not increase risks for transplant patients
Researchers determined that transplant patients who receive kidneys infected with the parasite toxoplasma have virtually the same outcomes as those who receive toxoplasma-negative organs.
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ResearchAugust 06, 2024New tool tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in the brain
Researchers at UC Davis have developed a noninvasive tool to track the neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin.
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July 2024
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UrologyJuly 30, 2024UC Davis Health expands complex kidney stone care
Kidney stones plague 1 in 10 people. UC Davis Health is expanding its kidney stone clinic to keep up with the rising number of cases.
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Cancer CareJuly 25, 2024New genetic clues about melanoma revealed through powerful imaging
A special imaging technique allows researchers to see the gene activity that may influence how melanoma behaves, and how patients will respond to treatment.
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Diabetes and EndocrinologyJuly 23, 20243 ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth
Researchers asked clinicians and staff how telehealth is used in their clinic, the challenges they have faced, helpful practices and plans for the future.
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Lung HealthJuly 11, 2024New trial produces excellent safety results for rare pulmonary condition
A multicenter study evaluated a protein drug (INBRX-101), developed to improve care for people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and showed the therapy is quite safe.
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SurgeryJuly 09, 2024Understanding how abdominal aortic aneurysms grow in women
New research indicates that abdominal aortic aneurysms grow faster in women and suggests clinical guidelines should be revised.
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June 2024
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceJune 25, 2024Surgery may benefit macular edema from Coats disease
Surgery may benefit patients with Coats disease who do not improve with standard treatments, according to a new case study. The rare eye disorder is often diagnosed in childhood.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2024Treating nephrocalcinosis in newborns: A primer for clinicians
As many as 40% of preterm infants in the U.S. suffer from nephrocalcinosis, a condition in which there is excess calcium in kidneys.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyJune 06, 2024Hormone-free barrier contraceptive undergoing clinical trial at UC Davis Health
The UC Davis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting potential participants for a clinical trial of an investigational hormone-free monthly intravaginal method of contraception.
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MIND InstituteJune 03, 2024Is autism more likely in children who have autistic aunts or uncles?
UC Davis Health researchers are studying infants whose aunts or uncles are autistic. The goal is to determine whether infants with a second-degree relative with autism may need additional support.
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