Neurological Health
From paralysis to cheer practice: Emily’s story
After a year of worsening symptoms, she flew to UC Davis — where doctors used augmented reality to get her cheering again
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Neurological HealthAPRIL 17, 2026Comprehensive guidance on surgical management of ossified posterior longitudinal ligament
A new review explains how doctors diagnose and treat ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, a condition causing cervical spinal cord compression. It compares surgical approaches and offers a practical decision guide to improve patient outcomes.
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Neurological HealthMARCH 05, 2026Daylight saving time triggers more migraines, cuts deep sleep
The annual transition to Daylight Saving Time reduces deep sleep and is associated with more migraines, according to UC Davis Health researchers.
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ResearchFEBRUARY 25, 2026UC Davis medical school among nation’s best in NIH funding
The UC Davis School of Medicine is among the nation’s top-NIH funded medical schools, with about $233 in grants, in latest Blue Ridge Institute ranking
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceFEBRUARY 13, 2026
Virtual reality exam checks eye health and screens for early signs of Alzheimer’s
UC Davis researchers are using virtual reality to make eye exams easier for seniors and to investigate whether it can detect early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Neurological HealthFEBRUARY 11, 2026UC Davis scientists David Brandman and Sergey Stavisky named to 2026 TIME100 Health List
Neurosurgeon David Brandman and neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky have been named to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health in recognition of their outstanding BCI work.
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Neurological HealthJANUARY 26, 2026Protecting newborn brains: A conversation with neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff
Neonatal neurologist Courtney Wusthoff discusses cooling treatment and EEG monitoring as best practices for newborns with potential hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and seizures.
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Neurological HealthJANUARY 06, 2026Neurosurgery, maternal-fetal medicine team save pregnant woman of risky spinal fluid cyst
Only after becoming pregnant did Darlene Hildebrandt realize her congenital neurological condition threatened two lives — hers and her developing baby’s — until UC Davis Health doctors intervened.
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Neurological HealthDECEMBER 22, 2025New endowed professorship will expand impact of light-based technologies in health care
Laura Marcu, professor in the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering and director of NCIBT, has been appointed to the Endowed Professorship of Neurosurgical Research.
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Stem CellsDECEMBER 08, 2025UC Davis Health designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence
UC Davis Health is now designated as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence for its leadership in providing research and expert care for people with rare diseases.
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Neurological HealthDECEMBER 02, 2025A neurologist’s personal call to study, treat and educate about Parkinson’s disease
Neurologist and movement disorders expert Norika Malhado-Chang dedicates her life to studying and treating Parkinson’s disease as a tribute to her mother who passed away from the disease.
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