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.
Read MoreWith 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!
Read MoreUC Davis researchers are studying ways to optimize the flow of outdoor air into buildings for both energy efficiency and reducing exposure to pollutants.
Read MoreWith measles outbreaks occurring now throughout the U.S., UC Davis Health experts advise parents to be aware of the symptoms.
Read MoreWhen second-year medical student Ijeoma Uche isn’t studying or researching, she’s plugging away at an app she co-created that’s gaining attention for reducing health disparities
Read MoreUC Davis Health Chief of Infectious Diseases Stuart Cohen shares how the lessons of COVID-19 have helped us prepare for the next pandemic.
Read MoreResearchers rely on a new technology to better assess inflammation in a patient’s entire body and treat autoimmune arthritis.
Read MoreSpirit Halloween and its Spirit of Children Foundation donated $102,841 to UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
Read MoreThe Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia Degree Program.
Read MoreUC Davis Health’s Cardiac and Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) was recently recognized with a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence in 2024.
Read More5-year-old AJ Moreno was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a form of kidney cancer. His fighting spirit inspired all around him.
Read MoreA new study by nephrology researchers has identified two compounds that could potentially help improve metabolic health.
Read MoreUC Davis Health has been named to Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers” list for organizations with at least 5,000 employees.
Read MoreAggie 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
Read MoreMegan Dennis was awarded the 2024 Chancellor’s Fellowship for her outstanding research on brain and genomics and her excellence in teaching and outreach.
Read MoreWinter 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.
Read MoreThe Medical Center has become the first in the Sacramento region to perform 200 minimally invasive TCAR procedures to clear plaque and help prevent strokes.
Read MoreCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom appoints Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola to a state committee that seeks to improve health care access for underserved residents
Read MoreThe Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Program hosted its 20th annual Women’s Heart Care Forum to educate women community leaders about preventing heart disease.
Read MoreNeurosurgeon 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.
Read MoreLiving 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.
Read MoreBorn with two rare birth defects, Shine Arslanian beat the odds. Now, he’s sharing his story to inspire others.
Read MoreIn a Q&A, sports medicine expert Keith Baar discusses the effects of aggressive and isometric exercises on bones, tendons and joints, especially in people who are overweight or recovering from injuries.
Read MoreRegistration 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series will feature a variety of topics about neurodevelopmental conditions in 2025.
Read MoreThe Transplant Center set records in 2024 by performing 90 transplants from living kidney donors and 44 liver transplants — far surpassing its goal.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreA UC Davis nursing school researcher collaborates with a national foundation to provide opportunities for older adults to age with purpose in their communities.
Read MoreThe hospital can be challenging for children who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. The PATH program aims to change that.
Read MoreDiagnosed with spina bifida before birth, Nixon had fetal surgery involving a special stem cell patch. A year later, his future looks bright.
Read MorePatient Shine Arslanian is featured on two semitrucks from Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation that will cross the country in 2025.
Read MoreNearly 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.
Read MoreThe Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association led an effort that resulted in 73 people signing up for the national bone marrow registry.
Read MoreChildren with exceptional needs such as autism, physical disability or chronic illness thrive in new playgroups.
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2025 Mini Medical School: A Healthy Aging Education Series Program, which begins Feb. 1.
Read MoreThe holidays were merry and bright for hospitalized kids, thanks to the Virtual Toy Drive donors.
Read MoreA cancer diagnosis is especially hard when the patient has children. A mom who works at UC Davis Health found a free program that helps.
Read MoreA new study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows that the Zika virus hijacks a host protein called ANKLE2, which happens to be important for brain development, to assist its own reproduction.
Read MoreA free youth heart screening event in Davis will help identify young people who may have an undiagnosed heart condition.
Read MoreSmoke and ash from urban wildfires, like those in Los Angeles, may put people at risk of short- and long-term health problems.
Read MoreUC Davis Health pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Brian Haus is leading a North American effort to find the best treatment for meniscus tears in young patients.
Read MoreCardiovascular Medicine is among the first in the country to utilize a novel pVAD to support blood flow in patients undergoing high-risk stent procedures.
Read MoreFun run that supports the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department scheduled for March 8 at William Land Park in Sacramento.
Read MoreRenowned vascular surgeon and researcher Andrew Barleben joins UC Davis Health as director of the Aortic Center.
Read MoreIn a Q&A, Professor of Neurobiology and Physiology Keith Baar discusses the effects of collagen, whey protein and omega-3 supplements on bone, tendons and joint health.
Read MoreGiving up alcohol can mean improved health, weight loss, better sleep and more energy.
Read MoreData from an ongoing study on local roadway injuries shows a high prevalence of drugs or alcohol in crashes.
Read MoreCancer center researchers may have uncovered the specific biomarker that causes Black women to get triple-negative breast cancer at higher rates than other women.
Read MoreUC Davis pediatric cardiologist Dan Cortez is first in the world to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.
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