UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez is the first physician in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child.
Read MoreWhen Adelyn Katzakian was diagnosed with the heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, her parents chose the team at UC Davis Children’s Hospital … and won.
Read MoreGastroenterology team members recently took part in the fifth annual Rwandan Endoscopy Week — helping deliver specialist consultations, endoscopic procedures and training in Rwanda.
Read MoreThanks to a $2.7 million National Cancer Institute grant, radiation oncologist Arta Monjazeb and his team will study how obesity makes tumors more resistant to radiotherapy.
Read MoreA new UC Davis study reveals the interaction between tumor microbiome and the immune system may be the secret to improving outcomes for sarcoma patients.
Read MoreThe annual Silent Auction and Wine Tasting Benefit for the student-run clinics is returning as an in-person event this Saturday, Jan. 28.
Read More50 years after its founding, the Firefighters Burn Institute unveils a new museum exhibit tracing its history of service in the Sacramento area.
Read MoreMedical student Jacqueline León, a Fresno native, has received a scholarship to study the mental health needs of immigrant families in the Central Valley.
Read MoreFemale and male hearts respond differently to “fight or flight” stress hormone, according to a new UC Davis study in mice. It may help explain sex differences in arrhythmia risk.
Read MoreMedi-Cal beneficiaries in the Sacramento region now have greater access to specialty care under a new partnership between UC Davis Health and WellSpace Health.
Read MoreUC Davis sarcoma researchers are part of an international team of scientists working to uncover the genetics behind a deadly cancer that is more common in children.
Read MoreUC Davis Health’s Department of Surgery has received a multimillion dollar grant to establish a National Center for Metabolic Phenotyping of Mouse Models of Obesity and Diabetes.
Read MoreUC Davis rehabilitation specialists tested a 3D markerless motion analysis technology’s ability to identify potential neurological conditions and monitor disease progression in patients in community settings.
Read MoreA new outpatient endoscopy suite is now open on the second floor of UC Davis Medical Center. It serves patients from gastroenterology, interventional pulmonology and colorectal surgery.
Read MoreThe latest COVID-19 variant, XBB.1.5, has quickly led to an increase in cases over the last month. Infectious disease expert Natascha Tuznik answers questions about what you should know about XBB.1.5.
Read MoreWhen Adam Olson was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, he needed infusions. UC Davis Health’s Acute Infection Management Clinic was his happy place. It still is.
Read MoreMembers of the physician assistant Class of 2024 at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing prepared for upcoming patient encounters with a traditional White Coat Ceremony.
Read MoreUC Davis Medical Center’s heart team has performed the institution’s first transfemoral transseptal mitral valve replacement procedure – the first hospital on the West Coast to do so.
Read MoreThe holidays were merrier for hospitalized kids at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, thanks to $28,989 that was raised during the 2022 Virtual Toy Drive.
Read MoreA new documentary from the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center, “Dignidad,” premieres on PBS stations across the United States beginning Jan. 14.
Read MorePatients visiting the cancer center can now view inspiring oil painting as they await treatment thanks to a generous art donation from the wife of a pioneering UC Davis oncologist.
Read MorePsychiatrist Amy Barnhorst explains how red flag laws work and how ordinary people can utilize them if they are concerned someone is at risk of harming themselves and others with a gun.
Read MoreHeavy winter storms have caused power outages throughout the region. Here are local resources for people who may need immediate assistance or help with planning ahead in case of emergency.
Read MoreUC Davis Health researchers assessed the carbon footprint and potential savings in lives, costs and time of telehealth visits during the pandemic’s first two years.
Read MoreNow available, the winter issue of Synthesis magazine, published by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, reports on the latest in cancer research and breakthroughs.
Read MoreUC Davis Health’s CoLab Innovation Technology Incubator has announced its first startup – WellCent. The new company has developed an at-home platform to equip patients and caregivers with medical devices and resources.
Read MoreFindings from a UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study prompt researchers to question current cervical cancer screening guidelines for older women.
Read MoreOphthalmologist Glenn Yiu received a $2 million grant from the UC Office of the President to lead a remote ophthalmology program with UCLA, UCSD and UCSF to increase eye screenings for underserved people with diabetes.
Read MoreA machine-learning algorithm found the New York State Parole Board may be able to safely parole more inmates, potentially reducing incarceration rates.
Read MoreAfter Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a football game, we spoke to cardiologist Martin Cadeiras about the causes, signs and symptoms of the condition.
Read MoreDry January and what not drinking for a month does for your health and wellness, particularly for women.
Read MoreThe 15th annual Donut Dash is scheduled for Saturday, March 4. Funds raised will support the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
Read MoreTonya Fancher, the UC Davis School of Medicine associate dean for Workforce Innovation and Education Quality Improvement, is one of 17 health professionals selected to serve on an advisory committee for the U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services.
Read MoreUC Davis Health was one of seven Level 1 trauma centers to participate in a study that looked at how often alcohol and drugs are involved in serious crashes.
Read MoreImmunologist William Murphy discusses CAR T-cell cancer therapy and his work with Caring Cross, CIRM and UC Davis researchers to find novel cures to leukemia and lymphoma.
Read MoreRespiratory therapist Chelsie Gilbeau shared her personal experience battling COVID-19 and overcoming post-COVID. Now she inspires patients recovering from COVID-19 with her story.
Read MoreDuring the winter, cold weather and indoor heating can cause itchy, dry skin. UC Davis Health dermatologists offer tips on caring for your skin.
Read MoreCancer is hard, especially for patients facing financial challenges. That’s why, for a second year, the cancer center is giving away holiday meal cards.
Read MoreHoping to spread holiday cheer, the CARE Project hosted a Winter Celebration with festive music and treats in the pavilion lobby for patients, staff and visitors.
Read MoreAfter more than two months in the hospital, California Highway Patrol officer Aaron Weikert was discharged from UC Davis Medical Center in time to be home for the holidays.
Read MoreHeartburn and heart attack both have chest pain as a symptom. There are other symptoms that can help differentiate between the two.
Read MoreThe UC Davis Health Spine Center is leading a clinical trial seeking treatments that could give people disabled by severe spinal cord injuries more independence.
Read MoreUC Davis pediatricians offer suggestions for families in search of alternatives.
Read MoreNineteen-day-old Mason was limp and unresponsive when the transport team got the call to move him to UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The family remembers this difficult night four years later.
Read MoreAn American College of Surgeons quality improvement program reduced surgical wait times and cut hospital stays by more than a day.
Read MoreThe holidays can be a time of joy, but also stress and sadness. Neuropsychologist Angela Drake offers practical tips for navigating the season’s emotional challenges.
Read MoreChancellor Gary S. May visited the Electrophysiology Laboratory to celebrate the 25th anniversary of arrhythmia services at the medical center.
Read MoreUC Davis faculty and staff received four of The Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards this year. The program recognizes professionals who are excelling in their careers.
Read MoreUC Davis Health has received a $25 million grant to continue the Life After 90 study. The research is identifying factors that contribute to brain health and dementia in a diverse population.
Read MoreA new study looks at cancer deaths in California due to tobacco, sounding the alarm regarding the tragic loss of life caused by tobacco addiction.
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