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March 10, 2023International study on Duchenne muscular dystrophy provides foundation for future research
An international study on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy led by UC Davis Health will build a robust database on the progression of the disorder.
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March 09, 2023Medical students display innovative research at Poster Day
A wide range of innovative research by medical students was on display at this year’s Poster Day, as School of Medicine continues its mission of improving health through innovative research.
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March 03, 2023UC Davis study uncovers age-related brain differences in autistic individuals
Differences in genes involved in inflammation, immunity response and neural transmissions begin in childhood and evolve across the lifespan in brains of people with autism, a UC Davis MIND Institute has found.
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March 01, 2023Center for Healthcare Policy and Research rolls out new weight loss and wellness initiative
A new “whole health” weight loss initiative launching at the UC Davis Health Folsom Clinic is based on a Center for Healthcare Policy and Research study.
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February 27, 2023UC Davis Health receives 2023 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Craig McDonald will be honored with a 2023 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award, in recognition of his remarkable work on Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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February 27, 2023
How does wildfire smoke impact pregnancy and children?
UC Davis researchers have been awarded $1.35 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to study the health impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnant people and children.
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February 22, 2023Lipoprotein(a): A less understood but critical risk factor for heart disease
Endocrinology researchers are investigating non-genetic influences such as diet on lipoprotein(a) levels. Their study hopes to address gaps in knowledge around lipoprotein(a) and its effects on cardiovascular disease risk.
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February 21, 2023UC Davis Health to develop in-utero therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Professor Aijun Wang won a $2 million grant from California’s Stem Cell Agency to develop a cure to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) using an in-utero gene editing formula.
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February 17, 2023Tablet-based screening doubles detection of psychosis symptoms in youth
Asking young people to complete a survey on a tablet before visiting a mental health professional more than doubled the number of people identified at risk of psychosis.
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February 17, 2023Tool to support long-distance caregivers gets funding boost
UC Davis Health researcher receives new funding for an interactive platform she developed that offers a real-time view of older adults living alone.
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February 16, 2023Receptor location matters for psychedelic drug effects
Engaging specific serotonin receptors inside neurons promotes the growth of new connections, according to a new study. The findings will help guide efforts to discover new drugs for depression, PTSD and other disorders.
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February 15, 2023UC Davis School of Medicine receives record amount of NIH funding for second year in a row
In 2022, the UC Davis School of Medicine scored a record amount of NIH research funding — more than $200 million in grants. This placed UC Davis among the nation’s best medical schools, ranking 32nd nationally.
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February 14, 2023Tapering may have negative impacts for patients taking opioids long term
A new study finds patients who tapered their opioid use were at greater risk of emergency department visits and decreased care of chronic conditions.
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February 13, 2023Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments
New UC Davis Health research confirms that pediatric critical care telemedicine consults with clinicians in rural and community emergency departments result in fewer hospital transfers.
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February 10, 2023New compound shows promise against treatment-resistant prostate cancers
UC Davis Health urologist Allen Gao and his team have developed a molecule, called LX-1, which could help control treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
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February 08, 2023How to increase diversity in medical residency programs
UC Davis School of Medicine researchers analyzed diversity strategies at dozens of graduate medical education programs nationwide. Now they’re sharing their findings about best practices.
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February 07, 2023$3 million national grant to fund pancreatic cancer study
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are part of a large-scale research study to test a new drug therapy to treat pancreatic cancer.
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February 07, 2023Study shows that keto diet boosts size and strength of aging muscles, improves brain health
In a Q&A, UC Davis molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar discusses the keto diet and its effect on muscle growth and brain health.
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February 03, 2023Researchers launch new lung cancer screening study on World Cancer Day
UC Davis cancer researchers are kicking off a new study on World Cancer Day to find out why lung cancer screening rates are so low.
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February 01, 2023IQ changes over time may help track development, guide intervention in autistic youth
A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers finds that changes in the IQ level of autistic youth may help predict their developmental path as adolescents.
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