News
Within UC Davis Health, our internal news site is The Insider. But when you’re offsite, you can’t read it – and there’s lots of good stuff going on here. Every day. “InsideOut” is an abbreviated version of The Insider for when you’re outside our secure network.
Daily Symptom Survey for Employees
Davis Campus Daily Symptom Survey | Campus Ready (ucdavis.edu)
January 2022
-
CoronavirusJanuary 25, 2022Pfizer’s new COVID antiviral pill Paxlovid now available for limited use
UC Davis Medical Center is now using Pfizer’s new COVID antiviral pill Paxlovid in patients at high risk of COVID complications. The pill, which can be taken at home, has been shown to dramatically decrease the risk of hospitalization and death.
Read More -
Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJanuary 25, 2022
Family caregivers who provide complex care face more physical and mental health challenges (video)
Family caregivers in California who receive services from a network of support organizations are at higher risk of physical and mental health concerns, including isolation and loneliness. But a unique online tool can better tailor assistance and gather important data to help.
Read More -
ResearchJanuary 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 dialysisThe award recognizes the area's vibrant innovation community.
Read More -
January 24, 2022Family medicine physician publishes in Annals of Family Medicine
UC Davis Health family physician Jennifer Karlin is calling on fellow primary care physicians to redefine the boundaries of medical interventions to include social determinants of health. She makes the request in a paper published today in the Annals of Family Medicine.
Read More -
Internal MedicineJanuary 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.
Read More -
Children's HealthJanuary 21, 2022New study finds combination of telemedicine, in-person visits best fit for asthma care
Can telemedicine improve asthma care for pediatric and young adult patients? A new UC Davis Health study reviews telemedicine use among patients with asthma. It identifies ways to minimize health disparities, maximize patient experience and increase access.
Read More -
CoronavirusJanuary 20, 2022UC Davis researchers dissect COVID-19’s impact on sense of smell
UC Davis researchers are studying the way in which COVID-19 often disrupts a person’s sense of smell. The hope is to better understand the impact and identify treatments that could alleviate for the condition.
Read More -
Internal MedicineJanuary 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.
Read More -
ResearchJanuary 20, 2022UC Davis receives $12.9 million grant aimed at improving health through precision nutrition
The UC Davis All of Us Research Program has been awarded a five-year, $12.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study whether individual responses to food and dietary patterns can be optimized specifically for each person.
Read More -
ResearchJanuary 19, 2022Gut bacteria differences between Black and white women linked to insulin sensitivity
A study led by UC Davis has found significant gut bacteria profile differences between Black and white women, even after accounting for their insulin sensitivity status. The study is the first to focus on premenopausal Black and white women.
Read More -
CancerJanuary 19, 2022Latino smokers on Medi-Cal still not getting help needed to quit
A new study by researchers with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center shows Latino smokers on Medi-Cal are still not getting the cessation information they need to help them get treatment for tobacco addiction.
Read More -
MIND InstituteJanuary 19, 2022MIND Institute program gives undergraduates research experience in autism, mental health
The MIND Institute’s RISE-UP program is recruiting undergraduate students for its summer program. The unique opportunity is focused on students interested in serving historically underserved communities. They’ll learn more about research, clinical care, community support, neurodevelopmental disabilities and social justice.
Read More -
CoronavirusJanuary 18, 2022
UC Davis Medical Center sets record for COVID-19 patients amid Omicron surge
UC Davis Medical Center is reporting its highest-ever number of COVID-19 patients. As of Jan. 18, there were 126 patients with active COVID-19 – a 300% increase since Jan. 1. Admissions of both pediatric and adult patients have spiked in recent days.
Read More -
January 18, 2022DiversABILITY increased engagement, participation in 2021
The UC Davis Health DiversABILITY employee resource group (ERG) doubled its membership within the last year. Notably, several faculty and staff without disabilities joined the ERG as supportive allies. Carolyn Ramirez and Sarah Janus share their thoughts on the increased engagement.
Read More -
January 18, 2022Register for this month’s Lunch and Learn with Chief Wellness Officer, Peter Yellowlees
Join Peter Yellowlees, Chief Wellness Officer, to kick off the New Year with a discussion on wellness and wellbeing on Tuesday, Jan. 25. All UC Davis Health faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
Read More -
January 18, 2022
Space still available in the next CRC training cohort
The Clinical Research Coordinator Foundations Training Program is seeking assistant CRCs and CRCs hired within the past year to participate in the next cohort beginning Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Read More -
UnderservedJanuary 15, 2022New paper proposes diversity, equity and inclusion measures to combat structural health inequities
Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola of UC Davis is one of seven national leaders who wrote an article in the New England Journal of Medicine urging the clinical and translational research community to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in their work as a way to address structural health inequities.
Read More -
CoronavirusJanuary 14, 2022Which mask protects best against the Omicron variant?
With the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant surging, many people are reconsidering the type of mask they wear. A UC Davis Health infectious diseases expert has advice about when to wear cloth, surgical, N95 or KN95 masks.
Read More -
January 14, 2022LEAP newsletter volume 4 now available online
The latest newsletter features the ongoing coordination between LEAP and Aggie Enterprise, a team member spotlight featuring Reyna Jackson, and a happy new year with your peers’ 2022 goals.
Read More -
January 14, 2022
IT supports Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program for Bariatric Surgical Department
Dr. Gregory A. Maynard, M.D., Chief Quality Officer Program Sponsor, and Dr. Mohamed R. Ali, M.D., Chief of Bariatric Surgery and Program Co-Sponsor, launched the ERAS program to adopt best practices, standardize care protocols, and improve post-surgery outcomes.
Read More -
January 14, 2022
Recording of the January 13 virtual Town Hall with UC Davis Health leaders
On Thursday, January 13 UC Davis Health leaders held a virtual town hall where they shared updates on operations, COVID-19, and answered employee questions. A recording of the session is available now.
Read More -
Children's HealthJanuary 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.
Read More -
January 14, 2022HPV Roundtable forum held during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
A series of forums called “The HPV Vaccination Learning Collaborative” begin Jan. 19, 2022 during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The series is designed to educate health care professionals about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which prevents most cases of cervical cancer.
Read More -
Eye Health and Vision ScienceJanuary 13, 2022Dried goji berries may provide protection against age-related macular degeneration
According to a new study by researchers at UC Davis, regularly eating a small serving of dried goji berries may offer protection against age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, which is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
Read More -
January 12, 2022List of virtual UC Davis Black history celebrations
Throughout the month of February, UC Davis and UC Davis Health will celebrate Black History Month — a recognition of the importance and immeasurable achievements of the Black community.
Read More -
SurgeryJanuary 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.
Read More -
CoronavirusJanuary 11, 2022International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19
A new international study done by researchers at three academic medical institutions, including UC Davis Health, analyzed the impact of COVID-19 infection in children and identified their risk of severe outcomes.
Read More
