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May 2022
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School of MedicineMay 17, 2022School of Medicine graduates 126 new doctors at commencement
The first in-person School of Medicine commencement ceremony since 2019 brought together 126 new doctors and hundreds of their supporters at Mondavi Center to celebrate an educational milestone.
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Internal MedicineMay 17, 2022UC Davis Health performs first robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure
UC Davis Health physicians have performed the first single anesthesia diagnosis to treatment of lung cancer utilizing a fully robotic approach in the UC Health System. Procedure allows physicians to diagnose and remove lung cancer mass during single surgery.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 16, 2022UC Davis nursing school announces 2022 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The third and largest cohort of early-career nurse scientists are named fellows of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. Ten of the Betty Irene Moore Fellows are affiliated with major public and private universities across the country, while two are from major health systems and organizations
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UnderservedMay 16, 2022UC Davis Health offering Vietnamese Mini-Medical School for the second year
For the second year, UC Davis Health is partnering with Asian Resources Inc. (ARI) to host a free half-day Vietnamese Mini-Medical School focused on healthy aging for Sacramento's Vietnamese community. The half-day event is being held at ARI Saturday, May 21.
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Children's HealthMay 13, 2022The infant formula shortage is making parents desperate. But do not do these 4 things.
UC Davis Health experts encourage parents and caregivers to reach out to their pediatrician or health care provider or their local WIC office, if they are having trouble locating infant formula.
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AgingMay 13, 2022'Forget Me Not': A community event around healthy aging and dementia care, screens May 20
The CTSC invites you to a community event and screening of Forget Me Not, a stage play depicting the experience of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in the life of an African American family. Register now to attend in-person or virtually on May 20 at 5:00 p.m.
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Cancer CareMay 13, 2022Cancer center helps host special session on tobacco control with renowned expert
Tobacco expert Michael Fiore will be on the UC Davis Health campus to speak at a forum on next steps to address the public health threat created by tobacco addiction. The luncheon event on May 18, 2022, is free and offered virtually as well.
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ResearchMay 13, 2022‘Friendly’ gut bacteria may eliminate pathogens by competing for energy resources
New research from scientists at UC Davis Health provides clues for how friendly bacteria in the gut — probiotics — may help eradicate bacterial pathogens like Salmonella by being able to compete with them for needed resources.
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Mental HealthMay 12, 2022
A lot has changed during the pandemic. How to navigate our new normal
Everything is starting to look normal. So how come it still feels so strange? UC Davis Health Chief Wellness Officer Peter Yellowlees offers tips for navigating our “new normal,” including returning to work, managing loneliness, reconnecting with colleagues, and finding helpful resources for mental health.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 12, 2022Nurse graduate uses lessons learned in school and during pandemic to better serve patients
Class of 2020 nursing graduate shares how her experience at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis prepared her to lead and thrive despite the pandemic.
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MIND InstituteMay 12, 2022
MIND Institute’s Sally J. Rogers receives lifetime achievement award for work on autism
Sally J. Rogers, a developmental psychologist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, has been honored with a lifetime achievement award from the International Society for Autism Research. Rogers, a pioneer in early autism intervention, co-developed a leading form of behavioral therapy.
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Cancer CareMay 11, 2022Young and facing melanoma a second time
A young Sacramento woman facing melanoma for a second time turns to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologists to mount a formidable defense to stop her cancer. Her treatment included leading edge surgery combined with the latest immunotherapy.
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Children's HealthMay 11, 2022What you need to know about West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses
Mosquito bites are not only uncomfortable, they can also transmit severe illnesses in many parts of the world. As it warms up, we asked UC Davis pediatrician Rachel Caynak how to prevent and treat mosquito bites and how to safeguard against mosquito-borne illness.
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School of MedicineMay 11, 2022School of Medicine commencement this Friday
In-person graduation is back for the UC Davis School of Medicine. On Friday, 126 students will receive their medical degrees at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts – an event that will be livestreamed.
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ResearchMay 11, 2022Discovery of cell protein that keeps Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus dormant
A study led by UC Davis Cancer Center identified a binding protein in cancer cell’s nucleus, known as CHD4, as a critical agent keeping Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) dormant and undetected by the body’s immune system. CHD4 is linked to cancer cell growth in many types of cancers.
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Public HealthMay 10, 2022Long-term national study of pregnant women finds increase in chemical exposure
A national 12-year study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women, including women in the Sacramento region, found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to fetal development.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 10, 2022Leadership woven throughout every facet of new Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree program
The new Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing goes beyond clinical education. It features a curriculum founded on leadership, health equity and innovative clinical practice.
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Medical CenterMay 09, 2022UC Davis Health clears way for construction on hospital of the future
UC Davis Health has taken the first step towards building the new California Tower by demolishing multiple temporary buildings. The tower will be added to the existing UC Davis Medical Center. It will feature a 14-story hospital tower and five-story pavilion.
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Children's HealthMay 09, 2022Patient born with organs outside of her abdomen receives transformative care
When Redding resident Brianne Jacobsen was 20 weeks pregnant, her ultrasound revealed that her developing baby’s internal organs were sticking outside of her belly button. The birth defect, known as an omphalocele, occurs in approximately one out of every 5,000 births.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 06, 2022Doctoral graduate realizes dream, fulfills critical role for nursing’s future
Bill Randall, a Class of 2020 doctoral graduate from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis shares how his education helped him to better prepare future nurses.
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Neurological HealthMay 06, 2022Know and respond quickly to signs of stroke
Stroke can occur at any age, even in children. Smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes can increase the risk of stroke, but there are uncommon risk factors such as overconsuming energy drinks and the rare but real “beauty parlor syndrome.”
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Children's HealthMay 06, 2022Pediatric cancer diagnosis leads to panic, then relief for local family
Christina Love knew her toddler was ill and tried to get answers. But it wasn’t until she took her daughter to the UC Davis Pediatric Emergency Room that she would finally know for sure what was wrong - Emily had cancer.
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Medical CenterMay 06, 2022CAREcuts Program gives the gift of normalcy one haircut at a time
Stylists from Salon Paisley visited UC Davis Medical Center to give haircuts – known as CAREcuts – to patients as part of The CARE Project. The project provides a holistic approach to healthcare, treating the mind, body, and spirit through an interdisciplinary approach.
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Medical CenterMay 05, 2022
Virtual reality 'sneak preview' of California Tower allows staff to provide design feedback
UC Davis Health staff experienced physical and virtual reality technology mock-up tours of the new California Tower at the UC Davis Medical Center. Employees provided feedback on construction design based on functionality for providing patient care in those spaces.
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Cancer CareMay 05, 2022Community health educators help Latinas access breast cancer prevention and treatment
Through its new program Tu Historia Cuenta, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving the survival odds of Latinas by seeking them out in the community and connecting them to resources to prevent, screen or treat breast cancer.
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Children's HealthMay 05, 20226 tips to help a friend with food allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Food allergies are a serious and life-threatening condition that affects 4-8% of children and 6-8% of adults in the United States. It occurs when one’s immune system reacts to an ingested food. Pediatric allergist and immunologist Victoria Dimitriades suggests 6 tips to help those with food allergies.
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Violence PreventionMay 04, 2022Violence prevention expert Buggs attends White House ceremony tackling ‘ghost guns’
Shani Buggs, an assistant professor with the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program, attended a White House ceremony as a representative of the Fund Peace coalition. The event marked new rules cracking down on untraceable “DIY” firearms known as ghost guns.
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Children's HealthMay 04, 202212 safety tips to reduce ATV injury
UC Davis pediatric trauma surgeons sound the alarm as all terrain vehicle injuries have skyrocketed at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Injuries in children ages 6 to 17 more than doubled, from 42 cases in 2019 to 103 cases in 2021.
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SurgeryMay 03, 2022Surgery Chair Diana Farmer receives national award for work on spina bifida
Diana Farmer is one of 11 recipients of the 2022 Harrington Scholar-Innovator Awards given by the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals. The awards support a diverse set of drug discovery projects, including acquired spinal cord injuries.
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Health and TechnologyMay 02, 2022UC Davis Health announces collaboration to advance remote care options
A new strategic collaboration with BioIntelliSense will advance remote patient monitoring across care settings using wearable technology and data analytics. Efforts will create a new standard of remote care that reduces the burden of traditional methods of vital sign collection.
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April 2022
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CoronavirusApril 29, 2022
Thank you to our behind-the-scenes medical laboratory heroes
UC Davis Health is celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week by saying “thank you” to our behind-the-scenes heroes. Lab workers are an integral part of the medical team. Seventy percent of medical decisions depend on their work.
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Children's HealthApril 29, 2022UC Davis employee honored with national fundraising award
UC Davis Assistant Director of Development Michelle Thompson was honored with the Victoria Enmon Award. The award recognizes the efforts of program directors across the country to support the Extra Life program, a video game-based fundraising program for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Internal MedicineApril 29, 2022Jose Joaquin Lado Abeal appointed chief of endocrinology
The UC Davis Department of Internal Medicine has announced the appointment of Jose Joaquin Lado-Abeal as chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Lado-Abeal is an internist who specializes in thyroid diseases, diabetes and neuroendocrinology.
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Children's HealthApril 28, 2022NorCal AIDS Ride benefits UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Diseases
The UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division will, once again, be a beneficiary for the NorCal AIDS Cycle on May 21-22. The public is invited to donate or participate. The race will raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley and beyond.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingApril 27, 2022Physician assistant students learn about rural medicine thanks to Humboldt partnership
A new grant-funded program offers future physician assistant students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing the experience to practice rural medicine in Humboldt County without the stress of finding or paying for housing.
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ResearchApril 27, 2022Researchers receive $1.2 million NIH grant to study synthetic data use in health care
Three researchers from UC Davis have been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to generate high-quality synthetic data using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The research may help physicians predict, diagnose and treat diseases.
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Medical CenterApril 26, 2022Welcome to the world – peregrine falcon eggs begin to hatch
UC Davis Medical Center’s peregrine falcon eggs have begun to hatch! The first fluffy white hatching of the new season is slowly waking. The mother peregrine is currently nestled atop the other eggs as she waits for them to hatch.
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ResearchApril 26, 2022Can you guess how many lab tests were performed at UC Davis Health last year?
Can you guess how many lab tests were performed at UC Davis Health last year? Or which five are the most common? Here is a snapshot of the critical contributions of our dedicated lab professionals as we celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24-30, 2022.
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Children's HealthApril 26, 2022Costco ready to raise funds for UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Several of Children’s Miracle Network’s largest partners are preparing for their annual in-store campaigns, including Costco in May. Warehouses will encourage shoppers to support sick and injured kids by donating online or at the register.
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Children's HealthApril 22, 2022A new hip for a patient with rare neuromuscular condition
Orthopaedic surgeon Gavin Pereira is the first to give a patient with spinal muscular atrophy a hip replacement. Prior to the surgery, 16-year-old Malena had been bed-bound. One month later, the surgery has taken away Malena’s pain and given her a brighter future.
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Cancer CareApril 22, 2022Cancer center launches Center for Advancing Cancer Health Equity
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has launched the Center for Advancing Cancer Health Equity. The new center will work to improve health outcomes in underserved populations and help shape cancer-related policy decisions at the county, state, and national levels.
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SurgeryApril 22, 2022UC Davis Health gives patient a second chance at life — twice
Bassem Mansour has received life-saving care from UC Davis Health twice in his life. To show their appreciation, his family has started a fund to raise money for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program to support pediatric patients.
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Internal MedicineApril 21, 2022New initiative to make UC Davis Health a leader in organ transplant equity
A new initiative called Pluralist will challenge the current paradigm and pursue equity in organ transplantation. The effort will place particular emphasis on communities of color in Sacramento and throughout California by using education intervention tools like social networks and digital media.
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Children's HealthApril 20, 2022Specialized team expands into perinatal palliative care
Pregnant women who have fetuses with congenital anomalies can now receive perinatal palliative care services, thanks to the Supportive Therapies and Enhanced Palliative Services team at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The team, which recently expanded, is known for improving the quality of life for patients with acute or chronic life-limiting illnesses and their families.
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ResearchApril 19, 2022UC Davis Health received 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award
In recognition of her remarkable work studying opioid dose tapering, Alicia Agnoli was honored with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking achievements in clinical research from across the U.S.
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Cancer CareApril 19, 2022Cancer burden facing Asian Americans partly caused by racism
Racism facing Asian Americans is compounding existing cancer inequities. They are the first U.S. population group to experience cancer as the leading cause of death. A commentary in the Journal of the American Cancer Institute outlines the factors contributing to this.
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General Health NewsApril 18, 2022Pathology Professor Nam Tran chosen Parade Marshal for UC Davis Picnic Day
Nam Tran, UC Davis Health professor of clinical pathology, will be leading Picnic Day celebrations April 23 as Parade Marshal. This is the first time since 2019 that the revered annual campus celebration will be held in person.
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Children's HealthApril 18, 2022Pediatric Heart Center nurse practitioners raise funds for Make-a-Wish kids
The UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center nurse practitioners are hiking to make wishes come true for children diagnosed with critical illnesses, including congenital heart disease. Barb Goebel, Mary Zanobini and Callie Brecek are fundraising for the Make-a-Wish Northeastern and Central California and Northern Nevada chapter’s Trailblaze Challenge, a 23.2-mile hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail.
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School of MedicineApril 18, 2022Medical student receives funding to study global oncology care in youths
Samantha Wong, a third-year medical student, is the winner of a prestigious grant that will allow her to step aside from studies and schoolwork to devote an entire school year to oncology research. The 2022 Daniel T. O’Connor, M.D., Memorial Research Grant, named for a notable alumnus, will pay for her living expenses.
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Neurological HealthApril 15, 2022Amy R. Brooks-Kayal named Andrew John Gabor Presidential Chair
Amy R. Brooks-Kayal, professor and chair of the Department of Neurology, was inducted as the inaugural holder of the Andrew John Gabor, M.D., Ph.D. Presidential Chair. The endowed position will support research in epilepsy and other seizure-related disorders.
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