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June 2023
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CoronavirusJune 05, 2023Who should get another COVID-19 vaccine dose?
We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases, what we need to know about the additional dose of COVID vaccine, recently approved by the CDC.
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AgingJune 05, 2023Delirium risk in the Emergency Department for older adults
A new study at UC Davis Medical Center finds an increased risk of delirium in older adults the longer they stay in the Emergency Department.
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Cancer CareJune 05, 2023Laura Fejerman named Placer Breast Cancer Endowed Chair
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center leader and breast cancer researcher Laura Fejerman is the inaugural holder of the Placer Breast Cancer Endowed Chair.
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Infectious DiseasesJune 01, 2023A little-known respiratory virus, HMPV, surged this spring. What you need to know
UC Davis Health experts share what you need to know about human metapneumovirus, including symptoms, testing and who is most at risk for serious illness.
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School of MedicineJune 01, 2023
Trio of medical students create community health conference
Three UC Davis medical students created and hosted a community health conference that drew about 150 fellow students from throughout California.
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Cancer CareJune 01, 2023Calling all citizen scientists who use wells!
Own a well and wonder if the water quality could pose a cancer risk? You may want to enroll in a new cancer center study.
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School of MedicineJune 01, 2023School of Medicine faculty receive national award to support mental health care
Faculty from the School of Medicine received a grant from the Association of American Medical Colleges to enhance access to mental and behavioral health care.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJune 01, 2023$6 million U.S. Department of Labor grant awarded to UC Davis nursing school
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis has received a $6 million grant to support efforts to expand and diversify nursing faculty and instructors.
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May 2023
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Cancer CareMay 31, 2023New phone app to test AI for improving care for ovarian cancer patients
Researchers are testing a new, interactive phone app to see if it helps ovarian cancer patients cope with side effects such as nausea and fatigue.
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School of MedicineMay 30, 2023Medical student awarded grant to study lung cancer therapies
A medical student with a passion for lung cancer research has been awarded the 2023 Daniel T. O’Connor, M.D. Memorial Research Grant.
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Medical CenterMay 30, 2023Team behind California Tower project
The dynamic team of leaders behind the California Tower project recently reflected on launching one of the nation’s largest progressive design build projects in health care.
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School of MedicineMay 26, 2023School of Medicine honors students, residents and faculty with annual awards
The UC Davis School of Medicine recently recognized more than 100 students, residents, faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions as part of its 2023 annual awards.
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SurgeryMay 26, 2023National recognition for UC Davis Health pediatric researcher
Department of Surgery Chair Diana Farmer received the Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement from the American Pediatric Surgical Association.
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Cancer CareMay 26, 2023Cancer research mini-symposium spotlights early career investigators
Young cancer researchers get a chance to network with senior investigators from the cancer center as they compete to win top prizes at an annual symposium.
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MIND InstituteMay 25, 2023
Everyday mindfulness for self-care: Tips for parents
During Mental Health Awareness Month, a UC Davis MIND Institute expert offers tips for incorporating mindfulness into everyday life to improve resilience and practice self-care.
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ResearchMay 25, 2023New treatment for recurrence of C. difficile infection approved by FDA
The FDA approved VOWST to prevent recurrence of C. difficile infection. The approval is based on a trial in which UC Davis Health’s Stuart Cohen served as principal investigator.
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Emergency CareMay 24, 2023UC Davis Medical Center sees record number of patients in Emergency Department
The Emergency Department treated a record number of patients on Monday. Despite being one of the nation’s busiest, the department ranks among the nation’s best at saving lives.
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Cancer CareMay 24, 2023National Cancer Survivors Day celebration set for June 2
Cancer patients, survivors and their families as well as the doctors and nurses who care for them are being celebrated on National Cancer Survivors Day.
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Cancer CareMay 24, 2023Advancing health equity in breast cancer care
Two $750,000 research grants awarded by Gilead Sciences will help the cancer center launch innovative outreach programs aimed at improving breast cancer health equity.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 23, 2023School of Nursing researcher receives National Cancer Institute grant
Alex Fauer determines if a hybrid care model can benefit outcomes for older cancer survivors and their caregivers.
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Medical CenterMay 23, 2023Researchers band medical center peregrine falcon chicks to track progress
Four peregrine falcon chicks at UC Davis Medical Center were banded by a falcon expert from the Predatory Bird Research Group at UC Santa Cruz.
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Children's HealthMay 22, 2023Davis Joint Unified School District designated first Heart Safe School District in California
Davis Joint Unified School District has been designated the first school district in California to be a Heart Safe School District by Project ADAM Sacramento.
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School of MedicineMay 22, 2023UC Davis School of Medicine graduates 108 new doctors
The UC Davis School of Medicine hosted its 52nd commencement ceremony on Saturday as the Class of 2023 was celebrated and had the title of doctor bestowed upon them.
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MIND InstituteMay 19, 2023New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations
A UC Davis MIND Institute analysis of 13 studies finds that a common autism screening tool is useful, but a clinician’s judgment is still needed.
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Cancer CareMay 19, 2023Study aims to understand lung cancer in non-smoking Asian American women
A Bay Area study of non-smoking Asian American women with lung cancer has expanded to include Sacramento. The study is the first and largest of its kind.
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MaternityMay 18, 2023Newsweek names UC Davis Medical Center a Best Maternity Hospital in U.S.
UC Davis Medical Center was named to Newsweek’s 2023 Best Maternity Hospitals, announced this month by Newsweek and the global market research and consumer data firm Statista.
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School of MedicineMay 18, 2023School of Medicine commencement ceremony is Saturday
On Saturday, the UC Davis School of Medicine will confer degrees on the class that confronted the COVID-19 pandemic during their first year.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceMay 18, 2023UC President Michael V. Drake: ‘It’s a great privilege to help others do well’
UC President — and ophthalmologist — Michael V. Drake talks with the UC Davis Eye Center about mentors, medicine and his hopes for the UC community.
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Awards and HonorsMay 17, 2023Practice Greenhealth recognizes UC Davis Health with 7 environmental excellence awards
Practice Greenhealth has recognized UC Davis Health as a national leader in environmental sustainability for the second year in a row.
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SurgeryMay 17, 20235 UC Davis surgery residents promoted to US Air Force major
Five UC Davis Health surgery residents were recently promoted to the rank of major in the United States Air Force during a ceremony.
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School of MedicineMay 17, 2023California surgeon general urges future doctors to screen patients for childhood trauma
California Surgeon General Diana Ramos visited with UC Davis medical students and urged them to advance health equity in their future careers.
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Cancer CareMay 17, 2023Prestigious appointment for cancer center director
The director of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center was named co-chair-elect of one of the oldest and largest cancer research alliances in the world.
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Internal MedicineMay 16, 2023UC Davis Health launches new Invasive E. coli disease vaccine trial
A clinical study by researchers will evaluate a vaccine for preventing Invasive E. coli disease in older adults with a history of urinary tract infections.
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Children's HealthMay 16, 202310 tips to protect your child from drowning
As the weather heats up, many families head to swimming pools, rivers or the ocean. But drowning claims thousands of lives each year. Follow our safety tips.
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Medical CenterMay 15, 2023UC Davis Health nurse chosen for NASA’s yearlong Mars analog mission
Advanced practice nurse Alyssa Shannon has been selected to participate in NASA’s one-year Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog mission, which will simulate living on Mars.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 15, 2023UC Davis nursing school announces 2023 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators has announced its largest cohort ever: 16 nurse scientists from around the U.S.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 12, 2023School of Nursing leader honored by University of Portland
Piri Ackerman-Barger received an honorary degree for public service for her work to advance inclusive learning environments, education equity and workforce diversity.
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Medical CenterMay 12, 2023UC Davis Medical Center now home to a ‘Millennium falcon’
The four peregrine falcons chicks hatched at UC Davis Medical Center received their official names — Millennium, Serenity, Defiant and Roci.
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SurgeryMay 11, 2023Ankit Sarin is new chief of colorectal surgery for UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health welcomes Ankit Sarin as division chief of colorectal surgery within the Department of Surgery.
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Cancer CareMay 11, 2023Cancer center launches new science hub called WeCARE
The Women’s Cancer Care and Research Program is a new initiative to drive community-informed science that advances prevention and treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers.
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Medical CenterMay 10, 2023Canine CARE therapy dogs return to UC Davis Medical Center
The CARE Project has added three Canine CARE therapy dogs to its team to provide dog visits to adults at their bedsides.
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AgingMay 10, 2023Vietnamese Mini Medical School to take place on Saturday
The Vietnamese Mini Medical School returns this Saturday, featuring UC Davis Health experts sharing valuable tips on healthy aging and dementia.
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School of MedicineMay 10, 2023UC Davis Health schools named among country’s best in health care education
The UC Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are among the nation’s top programs, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report.
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Mental HealthMay 10, 2023
Anxiety disorders will affect nearly 1 in 3 adults: Here’s what you need to know
A UC Davis expert explains anxiety versus fear and how anxiety disorders can be effectively treated with therapy, medications and self-care.
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School of MedicineMay 09, 2023Plant Biologists, Microbiologist Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Andreas Bäumler, professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology, is one of three UC Davis professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences this year.
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Cancer CareMay 08, 2023Strong link between bone biomarkers and prostate cancer survival
Bone disease in prostate cancer patients can be devastating, but new research led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to improve the odds.
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ResearchMay 05, 2023
Aggie Square hits milestone with topping off ceremony
Nearly 200 trade partners and community guests celebrated the “topping off” of Aggie Square, signifying that the first phase of the transformational project nears completion.
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SurgeryMay 05, 2023First-ever limb loss awareness event connects experts and community
The first annual limb loss and limb difference celebration hosted by UC Davis Health brought together experts, local organizations, limb loss survivors and their families.
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Children's HealthMay 05, 2023‘We could see the changes hour by hour’: Cardiac procedure saves child with SVC syndrome
A UC Davis pediatric cardiologist saved a Galt toddler suffering from a rare condition that causes severe head and upper body swelling.
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Heart and VascularMay 04, 2023How does stress from everyday life impact heart health?
UC Davis Health scientists have received a grant from the American Heart Association to study the effects of chronic stress on cardiovascular disease in underserved populations.
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