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Children's Health
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May 07, 2025Addressing diarrhea in pediatric kidney transplant patients
UC Davis Health team detail how diarrhea can impact pediatric transplant patients and offer potential clinical responses.
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May 05, 2025Infant is first in region to get innovative stent that grows with her into adulthood
Baby treated at UC Davis Health is the first in Northern California to receive a new stent designed for infants, which can expand to adult sizes.
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May 02, 2025The surprising role of a key pressure-sensing protein in gut health
A new study, UC Davis and UCLA researchers discovered the many ways Piezo1 sensors affect gut health and motility issues.
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April 29, 2025UC Davis pediatric neurosurgeon receives national award for hydrocephalus research
Pediatric neurosurgeon Cameron Sadegh was selected for a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award to develop a gene therapy for hydrocephalus in premature babies.
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April 23, 2025Stop. Look. Lock: 5 tips to save your child from heatstroke
As the temperature warms up, remember that it is never safe for a child to be left alone in a car – even if the windows are rolled down.
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April 22, 2025Pediatric cardiology team uses virtual reality to treat rare congenital heart defect
Pediatric cardiology team utilizes virtual reality to treat a patient who was diagnosed with rare congenital heart defect despite being in her 60s.
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April 18, 2025Pediatric critical care physician receives Eli Gold Prize
Brian Goudy, associate clinical professor of pediatrics and a pediatric critical care physician, received the 2025 Eli Gold Prize.
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April 17, 2025UC Davis Medical Center redesignated Baby-Friendly Hospital
UC Davis Medical Center has been officially redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital for adhering to the highest breastfeeding standards of care.
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April 15, 2025
Diana Farmer wins top national award for innovative fetal spina bifida stem cell research
A Q&A with top prenatal surgeon Diana Farmer who won the 2025 Edward H. Ahrens, Jr. Award for her work on spina bifida CuRe clinical trial.
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April 07, 2025Scoop Scoot ice cream event raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
The family-friendly, community event June 6 helps raise funds for toys, art supplies and more for children in the hospital.
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April 02, 2025UC Davis doctor trains pediatric anesthesiologists in country with critical shortage
Niroop Ravula’s trip to Zambia is part of UC Davis Health’s long-running commitment to global eye health with Orbis International.
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March 20, 2025More than 350 people attend free youth heart screening event in Davis
This month’s free youth heart screening at Harper Junior High in Davis drew 366 people.
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March 19, 2025Volunteer doula applications now being accepted
UC Davis Medical Center is now accepting applications for doula volunteers. Doulas provide one-on-one support for patients in labor.
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March 06, 2025Project ADAM Sacramento prepares park staff for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies
Project ADAM Sacramento is providing AED training to Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District staff, as new AEDs are installed in area parks.
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February 28, 2025UC Davis researchers lead innovative work on KCNT1-related epilepsy
On this international Rare Disease Day, we highlight new efforts by UC Davis to advance research into KCNT1-related epilepsy, a rare neurodevelopmental condition.
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February 28, 2025
Measles outbreaks: symptoms, treatment and prevention: What parents need to know
With measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms.
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February 25, 2025Spirit Halloween donates over $100K to support patients at UC Davis Children's Hospital
Spirit Halloween and its Spirit of Children Foundation donated $102,841 to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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February 21, 2025Lodi boy battles cancer with support from UC Davis and local community
5-year-old AJ Moreno was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a form of kidney cancer. His fighting spirit inspired all around him.
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February 10, 2025With AI, a new 'metabolic watchdog' takes diabetes care from burden to balance
Living with Type 1 diabetes requires continuous upkeep of glucose and minute-to-minute management, an impossibility for most young adults. Sam King, an associate professor of computer science, hopes to ease the daily mental load of diabetes with BeaGL, an AI-driven, customizable care system.
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February 07, 2025
‘Miracle’ boy named local Children’s Miracle Network champion
Born with two rare birth defects, Shine Arslanian beat the odds. Now, he’s sharing his story to inspire others.
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