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May 2022
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ResearchMay 18, 2022Study shows family medicine physicians face many barriers to providing medical abortions
A study by UC Davis Family Medicine Physician Na’amah Razon identified multiple barriers that family physicians navigate to provide abortion services to their patients. The barriers include lack of physician training and federal, state and institutional restrictions on providing #MedicationAbortion.
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School of MedicineMay 17, 2022School of Medicine graduates 126 new doctors at commencement
The first in-person School of Medicine commencement ceremony since 2019 brought together 126 new doctors and hundreds of their supporters at Mondavi Center to celebrate an educational milestone.
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ResearchMay 13, 2022‘Friendly’ gut bacteria may eliminate pathogens by competing for energy resources
New research from scientists at UC Davis Health provides clues for how friendly bacteria in the gut — probiotics — may help eradicate bacterial pathogens like Salmonella by being able to compete with them for needed resources.
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School of MedicineMay 11, 2022School of Medicine commencement this Friday
In-person graduation is back for the UC Davis School of Medicine. On Friday, 126 students will receive their medical degrees at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts – an event that will be livestreamed.
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ResearchMay 11, 2022Discovery of cell protein that keeps Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus dormant
A study led by UC Davis Cancer Center identified a binding protein in cancer cell’s nucleus, known as CHD4, as a critical agent keeping Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) dormant and undetected by the body’s immune system. CHD4 is linked to cancer cell growth in many types of cancers.
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Public HealthMay 10, 2022Long-term national study of pregnant women finds increase in chemical exposure
A national 12-year study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women, including women in the Sacramento region, found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to fetal development.
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April 2022
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ResearchApril 27, 2022Researchers receive $1.2 million NIH grant to study synthetic data use in health care
Three researchers from UC Davis have been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to generate high-quality synthetic data using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The research may help physicians predict, diagnose and treat diseases.
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ResearchApril 26, 2022Can you guess how many lab tests were performed at UC Davis Health last year?
Can you guess how many lab tests were performed at UC Davis Health last year? Or which five are the most common? Here is a snapshot of the critical contributions of our dedicated lab professionals as we celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24-30, 2022.
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ResearchApril 19, 2022UC Davis Health received 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
In recognition of her remarkable work studying opioid dose tapering, Alicia Agnoli was honored with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking achievements in clinical research from across the U.S.
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School of MedicineApril 18, 2022Medical student receives funding to study global oncology care in youths
Samantha Wong, a third-year medical student, is the winner of a prestigious grant that will allow her to step aside from studies and schoolwork to devote an entire school year to oncology research. The 2022 Daniel T. O’Connor, M.D., Memorial Research Grant, named for a notable alumnus, will pay for her living expenses.
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Children's HealthApril 15, 2022UC Davis telehealth leader selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
James Marcin, director of the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, vice chair for pediatric clinical research and professor of pediatrics, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2022-2023. The program offers more than 400 awards in more than 130 countries.
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ResearchApril 07, 2022Study shows need to increase screening for unhealthy alcohol use during primary care visits
A new study shows screening for unhealthy alcohol consumption using a validated questionnaire is rarely performed during primary care visits. Researchers found that alcohol use disorder was documented during less than 3% of office visits over a three-year period.
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ResearchApril 06, 2022It’s not just transportation, it’s health justice for patients
In a Q&A with Na’amah Razon, assistant professor of family and community medicine at UC Davis Health, we learn about the importance of transportation for patients and how that shapes their access to health care.
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School of MedicineApril 05, 2022School of Medicine students gain experience working on new study
School of Medicine students have gained experience conducting research on a study looking at spinal cord function. Researchers and medical students are working with patients diagnosed with degenerative cervical myelopathy to establish better tools for diagnosis.
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MIND InstituteApril 04, 2022Autism characteristics can change significantly from ages 3 to 11
In two studies, UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have found that the character of a child’s autism traits can change significantly over time. In this Q&A, they discuss what the changes are and what may be driving them.
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ResearchApril 04, 2022Diabetic ulcers affect the skin, cognition and mental health
Learn how to prevent and treat diabetic ulcers from UC Davis Health Dermatologist Roslyn Isseroff. Discover how chronic wounds affect the skin, mind and memory through the skin-brain connection.
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MIND InstituteApril 01, 2022New human reference genome opens unexplored regions
A new complete sequence of the human genome has been published by an international consortium of scientists. The research team includes Megan Dennis of the UC Davis MIND Institute and other UC Davis investigators.
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March 2022
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UnderservedMarch 31, 2022
UC Davis helps Solano County improve mental health in underserved communities
When Solano County sought to improve the way it delivers behavioral health programs to underserved populations, its leaders turned to UC Davis for help. Five years later, the Behavioral Health Division is more responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
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MIND InstituteMarch 31, 2022New insights into FXTAS could inform future research and clinical trials
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a progressive genetic condition that causes movement challenges and cognitive decline. UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have shown, for the first time, how FXTAS can manifest in its earliest stages.
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Children's HealthMarch 30, 2022Barton Health and UC Davis Health expand partnership to improve trauma care for children
Barton Memorial Hospital is participating in an ongoing clinical trial by UC Davis Health, aimed at improving trauma care for children in the region. The study was designed for pediatric trauma patients who require a transfer to a higher level of care.
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MIND InstituteMarch 29, 2022$4 million research program seeks therapy for rare genetic condition ADNP syndrome
The UC Davis MIND Institute is launching a $4 million research program aimed at finding transformative therapies for ADNP syndrome, a rare genetic condition. A group of interdisciplinary researchers will evaluate multiple gene therapies for possible use.
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ResearchMarch 25, 2022Half of all women experience false positive mammograms after 10 years of annual screening
Half of all women experience a false positive mammogram after 10 years of annual breast cancer screening with 3D mammography, a UC Davis-led study estimates. This risk was lower for women who had mammograms every other year. 3D screening showed slightly lower false positive results than standard mammography.
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Cancer CareMarch 24, 2022Harnessing the power of RORγ in control of cancer and cholesterol metabolism
In a Q&A, Hongwu Chen, the director of the Cancer Metabolism Initiative of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed how a special receptor protein (RORγ) impacts cancer growth and cholesterol synthesis. RORγ may be an effective target to treat cancer.
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ResearchMarch 24, 2022Could CAR T cells offer hope for an HIV cure?
Researchers have launched a study to identify a potential cure for HIV. Using a new immunotherapy approach, researchers will use a patient's white blood cells and modify them so they can identify and target HIV cells to control the virus.
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School of MedicineMarch 23, 2022UC Davis scholarship benefits students eager to care for the underserved
A funding campaign seeks to raise $20,000 for UC Davis medical, nursing and postbaccalaureate students for expenses that aren’t typically covered under financial aid, such as attending conferences, networking events and leadership opportunities.
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SurgeryMarch 22, 2022Man loses 135 pounds for kidney transplant
When Wilson Du got a diagnosis of kidney failure, it was a scary wake-up call. Six years of dialysis and many milestones later, he gets a new organ and a new calling in life, all during National Kidney Month.
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AgingMarch 21, 2022New method increases preventive health screenings for older patients
A new study aimed to increase adherence to the recommended health screening and vaccine recommendations for patients ages 50 and older during patient visits. It was led by physicians, surgeons and public health specialists and utilized an electronic population health tool.
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School of MedicineMarch 18, 2022
Match Day places 126 students into residencies across 18 states
A total of 126 fourth-year UC Davis medical students matched into residencies across 18 states, but the vast majority will remain in California. And most students in this Class of 2022 – 66% of them – will train in primary care medicine programs.
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School of MedicineMarch 17, 2022New medical school curriculum prepares graduates to practice 21st century medicine
UC Davis School of Medicine’s new I-EXPLORE curriculum is transforming the way medical students learn and prepare for careers in medicine in an ever-changing health care landscape. The program offers active learning approaches that strengthen student communication and professionalism skills.
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ResearchMarch 10, 2022Cellular therapy improves signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In a first of its kind clinical trial led by UC Davis Health, HOPE-2 showed that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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CoronavirusMarch 08, 2022UC Davis and Pfizer partner on two new COVID-19 booster vaccine clinical trials
UC Davis Health is partnering with Pfizer on two new clinical trials. They are recruiting double-vaccinated healthy adults to assess the efficacy of different booster doses. They’re also testing heart muscle protein levels after a Pfizer booster shot.
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ResearchMarch 04, 2022UC Davis wins two awards from the W. M. Keck Foundation
Professor Lin Tian has received a $1 million Keck Foundation award to study where chemical reactions occur in deep regions of the brain. It was one of two awards received by UC Davis faculty.
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UnderservedMarch 03, 2022Student-run health clinics seek donations to provide free care to underserved communities
For the second consecutive year the annual Silent Auction and Wine Tasting Benefit for the UC Davis student-run clinics has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, donors can still support the cause through an online giving campaign.
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CoronavirusMarch 02, 2022
Vulnerable groups receive COVID-19 shots from UC Davis Health, thanks to federal grant
Supported by a $5 million federal grant, the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities leads an effort to offer COVID-19 vaccines to African Americans and Latino farmworkers. These two groups are still hesitant about the vaccine or have difficulty accessing it.
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MIND InstituteMarch 02, 2022New partnerships will engage community in developmental disability research
The UC Davis MIND Institute has received funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to create community partnerships to increase equity in research. The goal is to create a network that includes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from diverse communities.
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February 2022
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ResearchFebruary 24, 2022Plant product shows promise in mouse model of Parkinson’s Disease
Compound from root used in Chinese medicine combined with soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor reduced neuroinflammation.
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ResearchFebruary 18, 2022UC Davis nanomedicine scientist recognized as a top biomedical engineer in the U.S.
Yuanpei Li, a professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine, has been elected to the prestigious AIMBE College of Fellows. Li is developing next-generation nanomedicine platforms and novel therapeutics to fight diseases such as cancer.
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AgingFebruary 18, 2022Supporting caregivers in their difficult yet critical role
For National Caregivers Day, Helen Kales, a geriatric psychiatrist, and Terri Harvath, director of the Family Caregiving Institute, share insights and advice for caregivers who play such a vital role in the care of frail, older adults.
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School of MedicineFebruary 17, 2022
UC Davis medical students move to Modesto to provide care, improve health equity
A group of seven UC Davis medical students are spending their third year of school at Kaiser Permanente in Modesto where they learn how to provide care to patients in a region that is medically underserved, short on doctors and struggling with health disparities.
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ResearchFebruary 16, 2022UC Davis School of Medicine breaks new record for NIH research funding
In 2021, the UC Davis School of Medicine scored a record year in NIH research funding with more than $194 million in NIH grants. This placed UC Davis among the nation’s best medical schools, ranking 33rd nationally.
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ResearchFebruary 15, 2022Satya Dandekar elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Professor Satya Dandekar, an expert in mucosal immunology and viral infections, including HIV/AIDS, has been elected to the American Academy of Microbiology. Fellows are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 15, 2022Placenta may hold clues for early autism diagnosis and intervention
Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute have identified a gene linked to fetal brain development and autism. Their work shows that the gene is influenced by the mother’s early prenatal vitamin use and placental oxygen levels.
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School of MedicineFebruary 14, 2022Former child refugee will soon graduate from medical school
Duy Nguyen was just 5 years old when smugglers helped him and his family escape communist Vietnam. He will soon graduate from the UC Davis School of Medicine. He’s also on a mission to educate health care providers about the traumas endured by refugees.
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School of MedicineFebruary 11, 2022School of Medicine takes part in 2022 Habitat for Humanity Build for Unity
Nearly 30 UC Davis School of Medicine students, faculty and staff recently took part in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento’s annual Build for Unity. The event took place during Interfaith Harmony Week, Jan. 29 through Feb. 5.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 10, 2022Amygdala changes in autistic individuals linked to anxiety
A long-term study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds significant changes in brain development linked to anxiety in autistic children. The study, which included brain scans and interviews, also provides new evidence that supports forms of anxiety specific to autism.
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ResearchFebruary 09, 2022UC Davis engineered antibody helps block SARS-CoV-2 transmission
An antibody engineered by researchers at UC Davis Health can directly interfere with the cell-to-cell transmission ability of SARS-CoV-2. The approach could be added to existing antibody cocktails for added function against emerging variants.
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ResearchFebruary 09, 2022Intracellular bacteria use sophisticated ‘hack’ to evade a host’s immune system
Researchers at UC Davis discovered a mechanism that allows bacteria like Salmonella to avoid being destroyed by the host’s immune system. The findings may offer clues for developing new treatments for bacterial infections.
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ResearchFebruary 04, 2022Wildfire 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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School of MedicineFebruary 02, 2022Governor names Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola to California health and wellness panel
UC Davis Health Professor of Internal Medicine Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola is tapped by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve on a panel of prominent Californians to improve physical fitness and mental well-being of all residents.
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ResearchFebruary 02, 2022Bile acids may improve skin inflammation in patients with psoriasis
Bile acids are important in lipid absorption and cholesterol balance in the blood. A new UC Davis Health study found that taking bile acids or treatments that regulate their production may help control inflammation caused by psoriasis, a chronic skin condition.
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School of MedicineFebruary 01, 2022Medical student selected for distinguished global health fellowship
A first-year medical student who is devoted to improving the health of the underserved in the U.S. and abroad has been selected as an Anne C. Carter Global Health Fellow by the American Medical Women’s Association.
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January 2022
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ResearchJanuary 28, 2022Unemployment associated with increase in violence early in COVID-19 pandemic
The sharp rise in unemployment during the first five months of the pandemic was associated with an increase in firearm violence and homicide in 16 major American cities. That was the finding of a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program.
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MaternityJanuary 27, 2022UC Davis lab develops fetal oximetry device to prevent unnecessary C-sections
UC Davis electrical and computer engineering professor Soheil Ghiasi's lab has built a transabdominal fetal pulse oximeter (TFO), a device which aims to more accurately detect fetal hypoxia, a condition that occurs when the fetus is deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen.
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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 dialysis. The award recognizes the area's vibrant innovation community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UnderservedJanuary 15, 2022
New 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.
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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.
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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.
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Medical CenterJanuary 05, 2022
The best birthday gift: Man in hospital for a year finally gets to see his 4 children together
A long-term patient who hadn’t seen his children together in more than a year was treated to a birthday celebration in his hospital bed outside UC Davis Medical Center, thanks to a dedicated team of caregivers
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Violence PreventionJanuary 03, 2022New research shows violence is broadly felt by millions of Californians
Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown millions of Californians are indirectly impacted by violence. While relatively few experience violent acts, 64% of surveyed Californians heard gunshots, passed sidewalk memorials or learned about violence through their social networks.
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December 2021
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UnderservedDecember 29, 2021UC Davis leads grassroots effort to screen migrant workers and their families for COVID-19
UC Davis Health with the support of community partners has tested more than 17,000 farm laborers, other essential workers and their families for COVID-19 in a crucial effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus among vulnerable populations.
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Violence PreventionDecember 21, 2021Handgun ownership and intimate partner violence history increases risk of violent crime
Researchers at UC Davis Health have shown that handgun owners charged with intimate partner violence were more likely to reoffend and commit other violent crimes, including murder, rape and aggravated assault.
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CoronavirusDecember 17, 2021
New platform uses machine-learning and mass spectrometer to rapidly process COVID-19 tests
UC Davis Health and SpectraPass are conducting a study in Sacramento and Las Vegas to evaluate a new COVID-19 test. The idea behind the novel platform is a scalable system that can rapidly perform on-site tests for potentially thousands of people.
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Cancer CareDecember 16, 2021New potential treatment for graft-versus-host-disease and other inflammatory disorders
UC Davis Health researchers showed that blocking IL-6 and TNF cytokines provides a more effective approach to preventing life-threatening graft-versus-host-disease, an inflammatory condition that develops in patients after their allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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School of MedicineDecember 14, 2021Fourth-year medical student wins scholarship for dedication to the underserved
As a child, Josephine Hai relied on free clinics for medical care. Later, she became a steady volunteer at similar community clinics. Now, as a medical student, she’s been awarded a prominent scholarship for her devotion to the underserved.
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School of MedicineDecember 10, 2021Medical community loses a titan with the passing of the incomparable Faith Fitzgerald
Emeritus Professor Faith Thayer Fitzgerald, who devoted her career to educating the next generation of physicians at the UC Davis School of Medicine for nearly four decades, passed away at the age of 78.
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Violence PreventionDecember 09, 2021Violence increased most in marginalized neighborhoods early in the COVID-19 pandemic
Low-income communities of color experienced significantly greater increases in firearm violence, homicides and assaults compared to more affluent communities during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program.
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School of MedicineDecember 09, 2021
UC Davis School of Medicine homegrown faculty reflect on their roots
School of Medicine faculty and graduates Olivia Campa and Kevin Mullins reflect on why the school's commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, and an eagerness to address local health disparities have kept them at the health system throughout their careers.
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School of MedicineDecember 08, 2021UC Davis students help Afghan refugees navigate life in Sacramento
UC Davis students play an important role in how refugees from Afghanistan adjust to life in Sacramento: A local initiative brings them into newcomers’ homes once a month to share valuable tips on how to navigate their new community.
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ResearchDecember 07, 2021UC Davis develops engineered bone marrow to study early osteosarcoma progression
UC Davis pediatric orthopedic surgeons, biomedical engineers, and immunologists have created an artificial bone marrow model that may help them better understand osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and adolescents.
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School of MedicineDecember 06, 2021
Record enrollment for UC Davis 3-year medical school program
A unique partnership between UC Davis and Kaiser Permanente puts a select group of students through medical school in just three years instead of four, in a bold effort to more quickly produce primary care doctors for Californians who urgently need them.
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RehabilitationDecember 03, 2021Medical volunteers prepare for California International Marathon on Sunday
More than 90 volunteers from UC Davis Health will provide medical support at the California International Marathon on Sunday. UC Davis Medical Center is providing medical supplies and medical care on the course, which starts in Folsom and ends at the State Capitol.
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AgingDecember 02, 2021
UC Davis Health opens new Healthy Aging Clinic (video)
The new Healthy Aging Clinic, located in midtown Sacramento, serves patients 65 and older and their caregivers. The team of multidisciplinary specialists allows patients and their families to leverage integrated services that can lead to better quality of life and facilitate independent living.
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MaternityDecember 02, 2021Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study
Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting and constipation, according to a new UC Davis study. Nausea and vomiting affect about 85% of pregnancies and can significantly impact quality of life.
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November 2021
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Cancer CareNovember 24, 2021First-in-region targeted liver cancer therapy gives patients new hope
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center becomes the first in Northern California to start a program that is bringing new hope to patients whose colon cancer has spread to their liver. One of the first patients to undergo the unique procedure in July is now cancer-free.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceNovember 24, 2021Susanna Park inducted as holder of Roth Endowed Chair for Discovery, Education and Patient Care
Susanna Soon-Chun Park was inducted as the inaugural holder of the Barbara A. and Alan M. Roth, M.D. Endowed Chair for Discovery, Education and Patient Care during a special ceremony at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
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ResearchNovember 24, 2021Antibodies mimicking the virus may explain long haul COVID-19, rare vaccine side effects
A new paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that secondary antibodies known as “anti-idiotype antibodies” could be responsible for some of the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and the symptoms of long-haul COVID.
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Neurological HealthNovember 17, 2021
Understanding the cognitive legacy of the Vietnam War
UC Davis has launched a first-of-its-kind study to look at aging and cognition in older Vietnamese Americans, many of whom survived the trauma of the Vietnam War. The research, led by Oanh Meyer, is funded with a $7.2 million National Institute on Aging grant.
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School of MedicineNovember 17, 2021School of Medicine receives funding to support researchers with COVID-19-related caregiving
The School of Medicine has secured research funds for early-career biomedical researchers working on clinical research projects and facing demands of caregiving increased by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients will receive support to bolster research productivity and professional development mentoring activities.
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ResearchNovember 17, 2021New model translates heart research findings from animals to humans
UC Davis Health scientists developed a new tool to translate cardiac studies from animal models to humans. The tool will help in better understanding arrhythmia and other heart conditions and support the search for effective cardiac therapies.
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General Health NewsNovember 16, 2021UC Davis Health Researchers recognized as Highly Cited Researchers 2021
Five UC Davis Health researchers were recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in 2021. They ranked in the top 1% by citations for field and publication year, showing significant research influence by publishing highly cited papers during the last decade.
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CoronavirusNovember 15, 2021
Your top COVID-19 questions, answered by White House Chief Science Officer David Kessler
David Kessler, the chief science officer and leader in COVID-19 efforts, provided insights on the rise of mental health issues, COVID vaccines for kids, booster shots, the new oral antiviral drugs, and the rare vaccine side effects.
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ResearchNovember 10, 2021Researchers at UC Davis may have unlocked function of mysterious structure found on neurons
Distinguished Professor James Trimmer has been baffled for 30 years by mysterious clusters of proteins found on neurons in the hippocampus region of the brain. Now he and his colleagues may finally know what they do.
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School of MedicineNovember 09, 2021Military experience helped prepare former sailor for medical school
Several students at UC Davis School of Medicine come from a military background. As Veteran’s Day approaches this week, one of them, Justin Choi, shares the parallels between serving his country and training to become a doctor.
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AgingNovember 04, 2021Expanding services for caregivers during the pandemic and beyond
Unpaid caregivers have significantly worse mental health than adults not in these roles. COVID-19 has intensified stress and depression. But new services at UC Davis Health address these challenges affecting more and more people.
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ResearchNovember 04, 2021Guns, violence and political extremism putting U.S. at risk of disaster, according to expert
Garen Wintemute, one of the foremost experts on firearm violence in the U.S., is sounding the alarm that increases in gun purchases, violence and political extremism are putting the United States at risk for disaster in the coming months.
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AgingNovember 02, 2021Mini Medical School opens registration for 2022 program
Registration for the 2022 Healthy Aging Education Series, formerly Mini Medical School, opens online Nov. 2. Classes begin on Feb 5, 2022. Classes are offered as live webinars with an opportunity for participants to interact virtually with the presenters.
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School of MedicineNovember 01, 2021UC Davis School of Medicine names new vice dean for research
UC Davis School of Medicine has appointed Kim Barrett, distinguished professor of medicine at UC San Diego and director of the division of graduate education at the National Science Foundation, as its new vice dean for research.
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School of MedicineNovember 01, 2021Medical student connects with dying patient, chronicles the experience
Fourth-year medical student Ross Perry is an advocate for wellness at the UC Davis School of Medicine. He’s also the top prize winner in a national essay contest hosted by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation for writing a poignant story about his bond with an oncology patient.
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October 2021
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School of MedicineOctober 29, 2021Volunteers reduce barriers to care by providing COVID-19 shots at local schools
The volunteer-driven effort to give COVID-19 shots in medically underserved areas of Sacramento County took its pop-up clinic to Cristo Rey High School this week. Students were able to get the vaccine in the convenience of their own campus.
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ResearchOctober 27, 2021
UC Davis Prof. Andreas Bäumler awarded Robert Koch Prize 2021
Andreas Bäumler and Yasmine Belkaid are the 2021 Robert Koch Prize winners. They are recognized for their groundbreaking research on the intestinal epithelium’s role in the composition of the body’s microbiota and its links to infectious and inflammatory diseases.
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Children's HealthOctober 27, 2021
How much is the dust in your home affecting your child?
When it comes to keeping kids safe, parents may not think about household dust as a potential hazard. A $1.35 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency will track which chemicals kids might accidentally ingest to determine health risks.
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Children's HealthOctober 26, 2021Shorter therapy for caregivers of children with behavioral challenges is effective
A program developed at the UC Davis CAARE Center for caregivers of children with behavioral problems showed better parent retention and increased improvements in child behavior than an established parent intervention.
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SurgeryOctober 21, 2021UC Davis Health faculty honored with membership in elite organization
UC Davis Health faculty members Diana Farmer and Edgardo Salcedo were among a group of esteemed surgical educators inducted into the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.
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Cancer CareOctober 21, 2021New online tool helps keep college campuses smoke and tobacco free
New study results show compliance with smoke- and tobacco-free policies on college campuses could be more effective with the rollout of a Tobacco Tracker that can also influence behavior and attitudes.
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CoronavirusOctober 20, 2021School of Medicine leads effort to vaccinate vulnerable people who lack access to care
A volunteer-driven effort led by the UC Davis School of Medicine to vaccinate people in medically underserved communities against COVID-19 has resulted in hundreds of shots administered across Sacramento County. They’ve been given in grocery stores, apartment complexes and a farmers market.
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School of MedicineOctober 20, 2021
Meet Ruth Shim, new associate dean for diverse and inclusive education
In a recent interview, Ruth Shim shared her vision for the Office of Student and Resident Diversity, definitions of diversity, equity, and justice, and how society can address microaggressions.
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ResearchOctober 19, 2021More resources needed for Gun Violence Restraining Order law to be effective, new study finds
A new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program finds that California’s Gun Violence Restraining Order law has been hampered by a lack of funding to support local implementation efforts, leading to inconsistent practices and confusion.
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Children's HealthOctober 19, 2021STARS offers specialized telehealth services to kids with disabilities in rural areas
STARS, a school-based telehealth program serving children with physical disabilities living in rural Northern California, provides an experience and quality of care that is similar to in-person patient visits. It may also save an average of $100 per visit.
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Cancer CareOctober 18, 20217th annual Crush Challenge bike ride supports cancer research and camaraderie
The 7th annual Crush Challenge returned this year to vineyard-lined avenues in the Napa Valley as bicyclists helped raise money for UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and its research into non-toxic treatments for blood cancers.
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Cancer CareOctober 15, 2021Sarcoma research at UC Davis gets boost from Shingle Springs Subaru
The owners of Shingle Springs Subaru, inspired by their daughter’s successful cancer treatment at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, donated $82,671 through the Share the Love Event to Lor Randall’s research in sarcoma in adolescents and young adults.
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School of MedicineOctober 13, 2021Kurt Schaberg named a top honoree of ASCP’s 40 Under Forty
Kurt Schaberg, an assistant professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, has been named one of the Top Six of the American Society for Clinical Pathology’s 40 under Forty honorees for 2021. Schaberg’s educational pathology website, Kurt’s Notes, has followers from 147 countries.
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School of MedicineOctober 12, 2021Meet Jorge A. García, the new associate dean for diverse and inclusive learning communities
In a recent interview, Jorge A. García shared his approach to DEI leadership, his vision for the Office of Student and Resident Diversity and what inspired him to become a professor.
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UnderservedOctober 07, 2021Marginalized communities to benefit from new breast cancer research
A “mammovan” will be dispatched to rural areas as part of new breast cancer initiatives spearheaded by the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. It is all part of an effort to improve breast health and cancer prevention along with early detection in underserved communities.
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Cancer CareOctober 05, 2021Pioneer in high-risk breast cancer screenings becomes cancer patient herself
The new radiology chair was on a mission to detect breast cancer early in women so it can be found in time, and then suddenly faced her own breast cancer diagnosis. Fortunately, she only had to turn to colleagues for her treatment.
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Awards and HonorsOctober 04, 2021Do early life experiences shape the risk for dementia?
The National Institute on Aging is funding a UC Davis Health study designed to understand how early life health and behavior impact risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Neurological HealthOctober 01, 2021$16 million NIH award marks 30 years of Alzheimer’s disease research and care
The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center turns 30 this year. Although scientists still do not fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease, much has been learned during the past three decades about the complex factors that can lead to dementia.
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September 2021
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Cancer CareSeptember 30, 2021
Sacramento Republic FC takes on childhood cancer
UC Davis Health and Sacramento Republic FC worked together during the month of September to raise awareness about pediatric cancer. Their efforts culminated at the Sept. 26 game with the sharing of 13-year-old Riley Blum’s story of how he is overcoming cancer.
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CoronavirusSeptember 29, 2021
UC Davis School of Medicine tests potential COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
The UC Davis School of Medicine is partnering with drug developers and funding agencies to find and test potential therapies and vaccines to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Cancer CareSeptember 29, 2021Free mammograms for uninsured women in the community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering free mammograms to uninsured women in the community who are 40 and older and have no current symptoms.
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Awards and HonorsSeptember 28, 2021Western Health Advantage establishes first endowed professorship at UC Davis nursing school
Western Health Advantage gift establishes the first endowed professorship at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis Health. The investment affirms the shared vision of healthy communities.
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Cancer CareSeptember 28, 2021Appointments available for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots
UC Davis Health encourages patients to take advantage of the availability of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots after the CDC recommends third doses of the vaccine for certain individuals.
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Cancer CareSeptember 24, 2021NCI renews prestigious ‘comprehensive’ designation for cancer center
The National Cancer Institute renewed the “comprehensive” designation of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in recognition of its breadth and depth in cancer research, clinical care, cancer control and population sciences.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 24, 2021Unusual visual examination of objects may indicate later autism diagnosis in infants
A UC Davis Health study suggests that unusual visual inspection of objects may precede the development of the social symptoms characteristic of autism syndrome disorder.
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CoronavirusSeptember 24, 2021UC Davis Health begins giving Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 booster to broader group
UC Davis Health began administering third Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to patients at its area clinics and to employees on the medical campus, following recommendations by the CDC.
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Cancer CareSeptember 22, 2021UC Davis Health sponsors biggest breast cancer fundraiser in NorCal
The American Cancer Society’s 25th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is on Oct. 17 at the west steps of the California State Capitol. Staff will be on hand at the UC Davis Health “Return to Screening” booth to talk about the importance of breast cancer screenings and why delaying care during the COVID pandemic could put your health at risk.
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Heart and VascularSeptember 21, 2021NIH grant funds new study to evaluate heart failure in California Central Valley patients
Martin Cadeiras, Javier E. López and Nipavan Chiamvimonvat are co-principal investigators for a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to take a precision medicine approach to evaluate patients with a poorly understood form of heart failure.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceSeptember 20, 2021UC President Michael Drake on campus to help induct Eye Center chairholder
UC President Michael Drake was at the UC Davis Health campus to help induct the new presidential chair in vitreoretinal science. The inaugural appointment of world-renowned physician Paul A. Sieving was held Sept. 17 with recognition of Neil and MJ Kelly and their generous donation that established the Kelly Presidential Chair in Vitreoretinal Science.
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School of MedicineSeptember 17, 2021Hospitalized Caldor firefighter gets moral and monetary support
Hospitalized Caldor firefighter gets a visit from fellow firefighters before being presented with a check for $1,500 by the Firefighters Burn Institute executive director.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 16, 2021Veronica Ahumada brings human-robot interaction expertise to UC Davis Health
Veronica Ahumada joined UC Davis Health this year and brought her expertise in health informatics and human-robot interaction to the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology. She will be growing her research through two exciting grant-funded projects involving robots.
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UnderservedSeptember 09, 2021New research funding aims to improve the health of women
UC Davis School of Medicine will receive funds set aside but no longer needed to settle a class-action lawsuit against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. The award will fund projects focused on women of color and in underserved communities.
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UnderservedSeptember 08, 2021COVID-19 pandemic inspires students to pursue medicine and help underserved communities (video)
For the second year in a row, students have entered the UC Davis School of Medicine during a global pandemic. For many, the decision to be doctors was influenced by inequities they observed first-hand during the pandemic.
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UnderservedSeptember 03, 2021School of Medicine receives state funding to address Native American health needs
The recently adopted California state budget includes $3.4 million for the UC Davis School of Medicine to grow its Rural PRIME program and create a new pathway to train students to address health needs of Native Americans.
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Cancer CareSeptember 02, 2021Luis G. Carvajal-Carmona selected as HACU Leadership Academy fellow
Luis G. Carvajal-Carmona, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, has been selected as a fellow for the third cohort of the Presidential Leadership Academy by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
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August 2021
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UnderservedAugust 30, 2021Pandemic takes center stage at annual health equity conference
The annual student-run Coalition for Health Equity 2021 conference will focus on the role of the pandemic on marginalized communities, including vaccine hesitancy.
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Cancer CareAugust 27, 2021New study shows breast density is a cancer risk factor, even in older women
A new study proves that breast density can lead to breast cancer in women 75 and older. Strong evidence indicates life expectancy should be included in risk prediction models to help identify women who may benefit most from continued mammography.
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Heart and VascularAugust 26, 2021California’s stem cell agency funds research into Angelman syndrome and bioprint pacemaker
Professors David Segal and Deborah Lieu have received Discovery Stage Research Projects awards from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). The grants will fund cell gene therapy for Angelman syndrome and building the first biopacemaker
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Children's HealthAugust 26, 2021Busting myths about diabetic ketoacidosis, a common but serious complication of diabetes
In a Q&A, Pediatrician Nicole Glaser discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of DKA in children with Type I diabetes.
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Awards and HonorsAugust 25, 2021UC Davis and the School of Medicine set new records in research funding
UC Davis set a new record for external research funding, receiving $968 million in awards in the fiscal year 2020-21. The School of Medicine received the largest increase in funding, up 33% from the previous year.
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Cancer CareAugust 25, 2021The White Ribbon Project comes to cancer center to shine light on deadliest of cancers
Retired NFL linebacker Chris Draft, who lost his wife to lung cancer, presented white ribbon plaques to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in recognition of the advancements being made to save lives from the deadliest of cancers.
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School of MedicineAugust 25, 2021Student’s journey to medical school includes farmworker, construction jobs
Alex Villegas didn’t think he had what it takes to get into medical school, but an unexpected conversation with his boss prompted him to think otherwise. Villegas is now a first-year medical student at the UC Davis School of Medicine.
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School of MedicineAugust 25, 2021Researchers Identify a Potentially Safer Approach to Opioid Drug Development
A study from Jennifer Whistler and her team at the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience contradicts existing thinking about how opioid drugs cause tolerance and respiratory depression, and suggests a new approach to developing safer analgesics.
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Cancer CareAugust 24, 2021Crush Challenge returns to in-person cancer fundraiser Oct. 9
The annual Crush Challenge, raising money for research into innovative, cancer treatments, is back for a 7th year and includes a cycling excursion through the Napa Valley along with food and wine events on Oct. 9.
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Cancer CareAugust 23, 2021Electronic health systems deployed during COVID-19 help halt Hep B
A new UC Davis study shows how using telehealth and technology during the pandemic, together with bilingual/bicultural outreach, increased hepatitis B screenings of underserved populations and will likely save lives.
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Children's HealthAugust 20, 2021Video game makes speech therapy fun for children with cleft palates
For more than seven years, UC Davis Health experts Travis Tollefson and Christina Roth have partnered with UC Santa Cruz researchers to provide feedback and testing of SpokeIt, a UC Santa Cruz-developed game. SpokeIt provides a tool that incentivizes children to improve their speech.
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Infectious DiseasesAugust 19, 2021How to protect yourself from smoky air due to the Caldor, Dixie wildfires
Poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke can affect lung health, particularly for those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. UC Davis Health experts have some tips for protecting yourself when it’s smoky outside.
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RehabilitationAugust 18, 2021Sports medicine doctor reflects on her role at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
UC Davis Health family medicine physician Marcia Faustin was thrust into the global stage at the Olympic Games in Tokyo when she provided care to Simon Biles after the elite gymnast withdrew from competitions citing mental health issues.
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CoronavirusAugust 13, 2021UC Davis School of Medicine partners with Pfizer to study COVID-19 booster vaccine
UC Davis Health has chosen 60 people to participate in a clinical trial to determine if a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot is necessary, safe and effective. The participants are among 225 who signed up more than a year ago for the clinical trial that led to the FDA Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer vaccine.
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ResearchAugust 13, 2021Study explains why food high in saturated fat may lead to plaque build-up in arteries
A new study suggests that eating food rich in saturated fat and choline increases metabolites that build plaques in the arteries. It also points to a possible drug that may block the negative effects of the high-fat diet.
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Cancer CareAugust 12, 2021Get outdoors but stay skin safe with free UC Davis Health sunscreen stations
Free sunscreen stations, provided by UC Davis Health, make it easy to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of being outdoors while protecting skin and preventing cancer.
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Cancer CareAugust 11, 2021Treating our own: Turning to colleagues for cancer care
UC Davis faculty with cancer don’t have to go far to get care. A leading national expert on COVID-19 who was diagnosed with colon cancer at the height of the pandemic is back on the job quickly after robotic surgery is performed by his peer.
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School of MedicineAugust 06, 2021Study suggests holistic admissions policies increase medical school diversity
New study by School of Medicine faculty members confirms the importance of pre-med Postbaccalaureate programs to better prepare medical school applicants. The programs are also known to increase diversity of applicants from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Cancer CareAugust 06, 2021Learn & Lounge series empowers adolescents and young adults during cancer treatment and beyond
The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center teamed up with UCLA Health to launch Learn & Lounge during the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual monthly meetup for adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors.
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ResearchAugust 03, 2021Is reducing opioids for pain patients linked to higher rates of overdose and mental health crisis?
A UC Davis Health study published in JAMA found a 68% increase in overdose events and a doubling of mental health crises among patients who were on stable opioid therapy but saw their doses tapered.
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ResearchAugust 03, 2021Two-thirds of California firearm owners with children do not store guns in recommended way
Firearm injuries are among the leading causes of death for children and adolescents in the U.S., but a new study finds two-thirds of firearm-owning adults in California who live with children do not store their guns safely, locked up and unloaded.
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School of MedicineAugust 03, 2021School of Medicine Class of 2025 begins academic journey (video)
The UC Davis School of Medicine officially welcomed 132 first-year students wearing their white coats and blue face masks to an in-person, pandemic-era induction ceremony that was void of guests but full of tributes to family members.
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July 2021
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Cancer CareJuly 29, 2021Clinic transforms cancer treatment by combining diagnosis and therapy – or theranostics
A theranostics clinic is coming to UC Davis Health that will leverage the next generation in nuclear medicine to attack cancer in ways that traditional options cannot do alone. It combines diagnostics and therapeutics to deliver targeted radiotherapy.
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Awards and HonorsJuly 27, 2021UC Davis Medical Center ranks as # 1 hospital in Sacramento, among the best in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report named UC Davis Medical Center as one of the nation's Best Hospitals, the #1 hospital in Sacramento and among the top 10 in California.
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Cancer CareJuly 20, 2021Stem cell transplants now available for some on outpatient basis
Multiple myeloma patient Dara Kara, from Benicia, receives first outpatient stem cell transplant at UC Davis Health. Also referred to as a bone marrow transplant, performing the procedure on an outpatient basis is expected to shorten recovery times and save health care costs.
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CoronavirusJuly 16, 2021Travel tips to stay healthy this summer during the pandemic
Travel plans this summer should include staying updated on changing COVID-19 conditions and being ready to change or cancel your trip. Vaccinated travelers have less to worry about but still need to be prepared.
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ResearchJuly 13, 2021Turning tarantula venom into pain relief (video)
Researchers at UC Davis Health are “toxineering” venom from the Peruvian green velvet tarantula into a non-opioid medication that could help people with chronic pain. Approximately 20 percent of the adults in the U.S., or about 50 million, are affected by chronic pain.
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Awards and HonorsJuly 09, 20212020 Deans’ Excellence Awards recognize School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing faculty, staff and teams
This year’s Deans’ Excellence Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing faculty, staff and teams across UC Davis Health that are transforming education, patient care and community health.
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June 2021
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Awards and HonorsJune 25, 2021Internal medicine resident praised for contributions to diversity
Jorge Salazar, an internal medicine resident, is the first recipient of a newly created award to recognize significant contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in Graduate Medical Education.
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CoronavirusJune 24, 2021Study confirms the low likelihood that SARS-CoV-2 on hospital surfaces is infectious
A new study confirms the low likelihood that coronavirus contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study is the original report on recovering near-complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences directly from surface swabs.
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School of MedicineJune 24, 2021Chancellor’s Innovation Awards highlight new therapeutics, pandemic response (video)
Two School of Medicine faculty received UC Davis Chancellor’s Innovation Awards. David E. Olson received an Innovator of the Year Award and Richard W. Michelmore received an Innovative Community Partner Award.
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Stem CellsJune 23, 2021Research provides a roadmap to HIV eradication via stem cell therapy
A groundbreaking study found that stem cells reduce the amount of virus causing AIDS, boost the body’s antiviral immunity, and restore the gut’s lymphoid follicles damaged by HIV. It provided a roadmap for multi-pronged HIV eradication strategies.
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LaboratoryJune 22, 2021Switching from Western diet to a balanced diet may reduce skin, joint inflammation
Diet rich in sugar and fat leads to disruption in the gut’s microbial culture and contributes to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis. Research shows that switching to a more balanced diet restores the gut’s health and suppresses inflammation.
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ResearchJune 21, 2021New grants awarded for projects to improve mental health for Californians
UC Davis' Behavioral Health Center of Excellence has awarded three seed grants to help support new research efforts aimed at improving mental health in California.
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Awards and HonorsJune 18, 2021UC Davis Health scientist awarded Pew Scholarship to beat bacteria behind tuberculosis
Bennett Penn, assistant professor of infectious diseases and of medical microbiology and immunology, has been named a 2021 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences. He will receive funding over the next four years to investigate how bacteria causing tuberculosis build resistance to antibiotics.
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Cancer CareJune 18, 2021Thoracic surgery chief David Tom Cooke named to Cancer Health’s 25: Black Lives Matter list
The second annual edition of Cancer Health magazine’s Change Makers recognizes 25 individuals working to break down barriers to the best cancer care for all Americans. The list includes David Tom Cooke, chief of general thoracic surgery at UC Davis Health.
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Cancer CareJune 17, 2021$3.98 million federal grant to advance cancer researcher bench strength
The National Cancer Institute is providing another $3.98 million federal grant to increase the number of cancer researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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UnderservedJune 17, 2021UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center awarded 5-year grant renewal from NIH
The Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) received notice of its third NIH award renewal. The 5-year award, almost $33 million, provides critical funding to continue CTSC’s essential services for the UC Davis research community.
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Cancer CareJune 16, 2021Local cancer award given to Janai Carr-Ascher to advance soft tissue sarcoma research
2021 Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Research Award will help further recipient Janai Carr-Ascher’s work studying sarcomas and testing new therapies.
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CoronavirusJune 08, 2021Pandemic inspires trio to provide for the underserved in Knights Landing (video)
Three friends connected to UC Davis wanted to help underserved families in Knights Landing during the pandemic, so they've set up a table each Sunday filled with groceries, baby supplies, pet food and other items - all free for the community.
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Awards and HonorsJune 07, 2021Ralph Green honored for major contributions to field of nutrition
Professor Ralph Green has been inducted into the American Society for Nutrition's Class of 2021 fellows. He is an expert in diagnosing and treating diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies. Green’s research has focused on the role of micronutrients, including iron, B12 and folate.
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MIND InstituteJune 07, 2021MIND Institute brain bank focused on autism, diversity, education and research
The new CENE Brain Bank, supported by the MIND Institute, aims to increase the diversity of brain tissue available for research about autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The project includes collection sites in Latin American countries.
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Awards and HonorsJune 04, 2021School of Medicine honors dozens of students, residents and faculty with annual awards
More than 100 students, residents, faculty and a staff member were honored for their exceptional contributions as part of the UC Davis School of Medicine’s annual awards. Some of the awards were announced at the recent commencement ceremony.
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MIND InstituteJune 04, 2021Rapid whole genome sequencing leads to better outcomes for babies, lower medical costs
A study published today outlined the success of Project Baby Bear, a real-world quality improvement program designed to test the clinical and economic value of using rapid Whole Genome Sequencing to diagnose and guide treatment for infants with unexplained rare disease.
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Violence PreventionJune 04, 2021Most Californians unaware of law to prevent gun violence but would support using it
A new study shows that two-thirds of Californians don’t know about a law designed to prevent a person at risk of hurting themselves or others from possessing or purchasing firearms or ammunition. More than 80% of survey participants were supportive once they read about this law.
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ResearchJune 03, 2021Researchers discover potential new approach to treating psoriatic joint inflammation
An international team of researchers, led by UC Davis Health, developed a new therapeutic approach to treating psoriatic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints.
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School of MedicineJune 02, 2021Hospital visits for extreme blood sugar highs and lows increase chance of dementia
Older people with type 1 diabetes who have been to the hospital at some point for both low and high blood sugar levels may be six times more likely to develop dementia later, according to a new study from UC Davis Health.
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