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March 2025
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Heart and VascularMarch 25, 2025Vascular surgery team performs aortic repair with newly approved device
UC Davis Health vascular surgeons are among the first in the country to use a groundbreaking thoracic endovascular graft for patients with thoracic aortic disease.
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Medical CenterMarch 24, 2025Two's company, three's a crowd: Third falcon egg spotted
A third egg can now be seen in the peregrine falcon's nest atop the UC Davis Medical Center.
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School of MedicineMarch 21, 2025
Match Day connects 116 UC Davis medical students with residency programs
Match Day 2025 connected 116 UC Davis medical students with residency programs, mostly across California. Two-thirds of students will train to become primary care doctors
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March 21, 2025UC Davis Health team joins Rotaplast to provide free surgical care in India
UC Davis Health employees joined a recent Rotaplast mission to change lives through surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates and serious burn scars.
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Cancer CareMarch 20, 2025Free cancer screenings in April for Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Two free Sacramento cancer screening days will be held in April to mark Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month.
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Children's HealthMarch 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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CoronavirusMarch 20, 2025The milestones of COVID-19: A timeline
Five years ago this month, COVID-19 disrupted our world. A new interactive timeline shows how UC Davis became a leader in pandemic research, patient care, community testing and more.
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Heart and VascularMarch 19, 2025
UC Davis Health launches study to analyze how stress from everyday life impacts heart health
Researchers are working to better understand how people’s environments, social relations, life experiences and daily stresses affect heart health.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyMarch 19, 2025UC Davis Medical Center recognized for excellence in obstetric anesthesia
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) this month announced that UC Davis Medical Center has renewed its prestigious SOAP Center of Excellence designation.
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School of MedicineMarch 18, 2025Q&A: The challenges and rewards of chief residency
Sandy Ngo Moubarek offers a glimpse into the role of chief residents as vital links between trainees and program leadership.
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GI and Liver HealthMarch 13, 2025Novel endoscopic procedure helps patient avoid surgery
UC Davis Medical Center is the first hospital in Sacramento to remove a tumor from the lining of a patient’s stomach without resorting to surgery.
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Heart and VascularMarch 11, 2025Vascular surgeons save patient’s life after car accident causes aortic arch tear
Vascular surgeons performed the first endovascular arch replacement with a dual branched device deployment procedure in the region after a patient suffered an aortic tear during a car accident.
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UrologyMarch 07, 2025Marc Dall’Era named chair of the Dept. of Urologic Surgery
The UC Davis School of Medicine has appointed Professor Marc Dall’Era as chair of the Department of Urologic Surgery.
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General Health NewsMarzo 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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Children's HealthMarch 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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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMarch 05, 2025Smarter homes, smarter care: How a nursing professor is shaping the future for older adults
UC Davis nursing Professor Roschelle “Shelly” Fritz is developing smart home research and hosting a global nursing summit to shape the future of aging-in-place technology.
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ResearchMarch 04, 2025NIH research funding fuels innovation and health discovery
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants, with funding of around $210 million.
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Children's HealthMarch 03, 2025Easter basket donations needed for hospitalized children
You can help bring a smile to kids staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during Easter by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets via a designated Amazon wish list.
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Cancer CareMarch 01, 2025Mammograms now available at Elk Grove clinic inside the new MobileMammo+
With the arrival of the new state-of-the-art MobileMammo+, women can now get screening mammograms at the Elk Grove Clinic. Appointments are available. Book now!
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CoronavirusMarch 01, 2025Improving indoor air quality for better public health
UC Davis researchers are studying ways to optimize the flow of outdoor air into buildings for both energy efficiency and reducing exposure to pollutants.
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February 2025
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Children's HealthFebruary 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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Internal MedicineFebruary 26, 2025The next pandemic: COVID-19 showed us how we can fight the next global outbreak
UC Davis Health Chief of Infectious Diseases Stuart Cohen shares how the lessons of COVID-19 have helped us prepare for the next pandemic.
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RheumatologyFebruary 25, 2025New study provides clinicians a more comprehensive view of psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune arthritis
Researchers rely on a new technology to better assess inflammation in a patient’s entire body and treat autoimmune arthritis.
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Children's HealthFebruary 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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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingFebruary 24, 2025UC Davis nursing school announces accreditation of Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia program
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia Degree Program.
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SurgeryFebruary 21, 2025Cardiac and Thoracic Intensive Care Unit earns Gold Beacon Award
UC Davis Health’s Cardiac and Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) was recently recognized with a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence in 2024.
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Children's HealthFebruary 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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Internal MedicineFebruary 21, 2025Could chemical compounds improve metabolism and reduce inflammation?
A new study by nephrology researchers has identified two compounds that could potentially help improve metabolic health.
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Medical CenterFebruary 20, 2025UC Davis Health ranks among Forbes’ ‘Best Large Employers’
UC Davis Health has been named to Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers” list for organizations with at least 5,000 employees.
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School of MedicineFebruary 20, 2025Aggie Square Boosts UC Davis’ $13.2B Annual Economic Impact
Aggie Square, which opens its first phase in May, is expected to generate about $500 million in regional economic output and eventually support 3,200 jobs annually
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Cancer CareFebruary 14, 2025The winter issue of Synthesis magazine is available
Winter issue of Synthesis is available in print and online. Read about the cancer center’s advanced treatments, promising scientific discoveries and efforts to reach out to the community.
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Heart and VascularFebruary 14, 2025Minimally invasive procedure reduces stroke risk
The Medical Center has become the first in the Sacramento region to perform 200 minimally invasive TCAR procedures to clear plaque and help prevent strokes.
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General Health NewsFebrero 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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February 12, 2025Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola appointed to state committee to advance health equity
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appoints Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola to a state committee that seeks to improve health care access for underserved residents
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Heart and VascularFebruary 12, 2025Heart disease in women takes center stage at 20th annual UC Davis Health forum
The Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Program hosted its 20th annual Women’s Heart Care Forum to educate women community leaders about preventing heart disease.
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ResearchFebruary 11, 2025
Brain-computer interface study wins 2025 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
Neurosurgeon David Brandman will be honored with a 2025 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award for his groundbreaking work to help people with neurological diseases, such as ALS.
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Children's HealthFebruary 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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Children's HealthFebruary 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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Cancer CareFebruary 04, 2025
Say goodbye to your hair for a good cause at the St. Baldrick’s ‘Shave Party’
Registration is open for ‘shavees’ who want to go bald for St. Baldrick’s events to benefit childhood cancer research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Cancer CareFebruary 04, 2025
World Cancer Day: One cancer is showing a big decline thanks to the HPV vaccine
On World Cancer Day, there’s good news about one type of cancer. The rate of cervical cancer cases is dropping thanks to the HPV vaccine.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 03, 2025Popular speaker series to address Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s, autism research and more
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series will feature a variety of topics about neurodevelopmental conditions in 2025.
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January 2025
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SurgeryJanuary 31, 2025Another record-breaking year for the Transplant Center
The Transplant Center set records in 2024 by performing 90 transplants from living kidney donors and 44 liver transplants — far surpassing its goal.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJanuary 31, 2025Southern California wildfire evacuation illustrates life lesson for future mental health provider
When a psych mental health student was forced to evacuate her Hollywood apartment during a recent wildfire, she and her class learned important life lessons about compassion.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJanuary 30, 2025New toolkit helps rural communities plan for aging together
A UC Davis nursing school researcher collaborates with a national foundation to provide opportunities for older adults to age with purpose in their communities.
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Children's HealthJanuary 28, 2025New program improves surgery experience for neurodiverse kids
The hospital can be challenging for children who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. The PATH program aims to change that.
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Children's HealthJanuary 27, 2025Baby with spina bifida has promising future after fetal surgery with stem cells
Diagnosed with spina bifida before birth, Nixon had fetal surgery involving a special stem cell patch. A year later, his future looks bright.
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Children's HealthJanuary 22, 2025‘Message of hope’: Semitrucks carry young patient’s story across country
Patient Shine Arslanian is featured on two semitrucks from Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation that will cross the country in 2025.
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Pain MedicineJanuary 22, 2025Will the U.S. have enough pain specialists?
Nearly a quarter of adults in the U.S. have chronic pain, but a new UC Davis study shows a concerning drop in residents applying to pain medicine fellowship programs.
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School of MedicineJanuary 17, 2025Medical students lead effort to boost bone marrow registry
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association led an effort that resulted in 73 people signing up for the national bone marrow registry.
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MIND InstituteJanuary 17, 2025Playgroups where children with exceptional needs can ‘fully be themselves’
Children with exceptional needs such as autism, physical disability or chronic illness thrive in new playgroups.
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