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Children's HealthMAY 19, 2025
Whooping cough cases continue to rise in the U.S.: How to protect yourself and your family
Cases of pertussis, widely known as “whooping cough,” have been on the rise globally, with 590 people reporting the illness in California in 2025.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMAY 19, 2025DNP-FNP Academic Symposium marks milestone for UC Davis nursing school
Students mark the culmination of three years and key milestone in their journey to become advanced practice providers.
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Heart and VascularMAY 13, 2025Vascular surgery provides patients with new minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease
Vascular surgeons completed their first percutaneous transmural arterial bypass therapy using the DETOUR System, becoming the first in Sacramento to perform this minimally invasive treatment.
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Neurological HealthMAY 12, 2025UC Davis Health offers highly accurate Alzheimer’s test
UC Davis Health is now offering an FDA-approved test that can predict Alzheimer's disease before the onset of major symptoms.
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Cancer CareMAY 09, 2025Do you want to help find a cure for cancer? Donate your data and biospecimens
Cancer patients can be part of the race to find a cure by opting to donate their data and lab samples to a new biorepository.
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Mayo 06, 2025
La hipermetropía en los niños
Ver borroso de cerca, sentir fatiga visual y dolores de cabeza son algunos síntomas que presentan los niños con hipermetropía.
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Abril 08, 2025
Tratamientos para pacientes de cáncer de tiroides
Las opciones para tratar el cáncer de tiroides dependen del tipo y la etapa de la enfermedad — pueden incluir la cirugía o medicamentos hormonales
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Marzo 27, 2025
Aprende a detectar los síntomas del cáncer de tiroides
Usualmente, las señales de cáncer de tiroides se manifiestan cuando la enfermedad ha avanzado, y se recomienda la pronta evaluación de un experto
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Marzo 06, 2025
La rehabilitación integral contra enfermedades cardiovasculares
Son varios los métodos que se requieren para ayudar a rehabilitar a los pacientes del corazón, explica el cardiólogo Javier López de UC Davis Health.
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Febrero 14, 2025
Tratamientos para el cáncer de vejiga
Hay varias maneras de tratar el cáncer de vejiga y dependen mayormente de la etapa del cáncer, explica la uróloga de UC Davis Health, Gabriela González
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What is the keto diet, and can it be beneficial for you?
The keto diet has been known to help with weight loss, but what are some other benefits or downsides of the eating plan? Our registered dietitians explain the keto diet and whether it might be right for you.
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Naturally conceived quadruplets born at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
On Nov. 14 the Delgado’s celebrated the arrival of identical girls Fern, Jane and Kit, and fraternal brother, Royal.
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Preeclampsia: Symptoms, risk factors and how it might affect your developing baby
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UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.