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September 2022
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ResearchSeptember 23, 2022Uncovering the skin’s secrets: Studies show how skin forms differently across the body
Two recent UC Davis studies reveal how skin forms differently across different areas of the body from the face and underarms to the palms of our hands and feet. By profiling the changes in skin, researchers found that the differences have a direct impact for how various skin diseases form across the body.
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Children's HealthSeptember 23, 2022A Colusa boy with leukemia and his family’s drive to save his life
A blood test would prove what Isaac’s family had feared: cancer. It was his mom’s insistence on further testing and a late-night trip to UC Davis Children’s Hospital that would save Isaac’s life. That, and her son’s fighting spirit.
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Children's HealthSeptember 23, 2022
Un niño de Colusa con leucemia y la lucha de su familia para salvarle la vida
Un análisis de sangre probaría lo que la familia de Isaac temía: cáncer. Fue la insistencia de su madre para más pruebas y un viaje al Hospital de Niños de UC Davis tarde a la noche lo que le salvó la vida a Isaac. Eso, y el espíritu de lucha de su hijo.
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Burn CareSeptember 22, 2022Support and resources for burn survivors result of tragic plane crash 50 years ago
A horrific plane crash from 1972 paved the way for many resources and support for burn survivors in the Sacramento region. Today, these help to ease the long road to physical and mental recovery.
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UnderservedSeptember 22, 2022Today is Hispanic Nurses Day
A national day to celebrate the contributions of Hispanics in the nursing profession offers an opportunity to reflect on how UC Davis Health promotes diversity among its staff and increased humility when working with its diverse patients.
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ResearchSeptember 21, 2022
Could monoclonal antibodies replace opioids for chronic pain?
During the pandemic, physicians used infusions of monoclonal antibodies to help patients fight off COVID-19 infections. Now, in response to the U.S. opioid crisis, researchers at UC Davis are trying to create monoclonal antibodies that can help fight chronic pain.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 21, 2022‘You’re different because you have a voice’: New class of Redwood SEED Scholars joins UC Davis
Twelve new students with intellectual disabilities have moved into their dorms on the UC Davis campus. They are Redwood SEED Scholars taking part in an inclusive 4-year college program and will work toward a practical credential rather than a degree.
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Burn CareSeptember 21, 2022Advances in burn care after deadly plane crash lead to better survival rates
Prompted by a horrific plane crash and explosion at an ice cream parlor in 1972, Sacramento firefighters and medical personnel banded together to improve care for burn survivors. Since that time, advancements in burn treatments have increased survival rates and quality of life.
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Cancer CareSeptember 21, 2022Sacramento Lung Health Coalition hosts Lungapalooza
Sacramento’s first Lungapalooza is coming to Esther’s Park on Oct. 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The free, outdoor festival promotes lung health with a BBQ lunch, informational booths and fun activities.
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Burn CareSeptember 20, 2022Fiery crash 50 years ago spurs today’s world-class burn care
In September 1972, a plane crashed into a popular Sacramento ice cream parlor, killing 22 people. The tragedy sparked one firefighter’s mission to create the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis Medical Center.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 20, 2022
MIND Institute offers COVID-19 vaccine for youngest kids, new booster for 12+
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic is offering 1st, 2nd, and booster shots for kids 6 months and older and will soon be offering the newest Pfizer booster for ages 12 and up. The vaccine clinic is designed for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
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Heart and VascularSeptember 19, 2022Advances in heart failure take center stage at cardiovascular summit
Cardiovascular experts will present new research and clinical findings at the 2022 Heart Failure Summit. The annual conference will focus on “Advances in Heart Failure” and will feature leading cardiology researchers, clinicians and surgeons.
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Infectious DiseasesSeptember 16, 2022What you need to know about monkeypox
UC Davis Health has opened a monkeypox vaccine clinic for patients, staff, faculty, and students who are most at risk for infection. Individuals need to contact their primary care physician or schedule an Express Care visit to receive medical approval.
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Cancer CareSeptember 16, 2022Free mammograms for uninsured women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Uninsured women in the community are eligible to receive free mammograms as UC Davis Health marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The mammograms are being scheduled on Saturdays on a first come, first served basis.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 16, 2022ECHO Autism education program now offered in Spanish for families
ECHO Autism is a free teleconferencing program that connects UC Davis MIND Institute experts with the community. It is now being offered in Spanish, to both providers and families. New sessions begin this month.
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Cancer CareSeptember 16, 2022Cancer center appoints new chief translational officer
Nicholas Mitsiades, previously with Baylor College of Medicine, has been appointed chief translational officer and associate director for translational research for UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer.
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Children's HealthSeptember 15, 2022Spirit Halloween raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
Spirit Halloween stores are now open, and the specialty retailer is once again helping make the hospital less scary for kids by raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at UC Davis Children’s Hospital through Oct. 31.
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Cancer CareSeptember 14, 2022Local area code is key for reaching out to low-income smokers
A new study finds that using a local vs. generic caller area code to reach out to English and Spanish-speaking smokers with Medicaid insurance is an effective health equity tool to help smokers quit.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceSeptember 13, 2022$4 million donation from Daryl Geweke supports glaucoma research and treatment
The Eye Center at UC Davis Health has two new endowed chairs focused on glaucoma research and treatment, thanks to a $4 million donation from business entrepreneur Daryl Geweke. James D. Brandt and Nicholas R. Marsh-Armstrong are the inaugural holders of the new endowed chairs.
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Children's HealthSeptember 12, 2022Local girl’s leg and life saved a second time after cancer returns
Osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer – often leads to amputation. Lydia’s leg was already saved once, and she was cancer-free. Until she wasn’t. Her family feared she’d lose her leg … or worse, her life. Doctors were able to save both.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingSeptember 12, 2022Future physician assistants take oath of practice
The physician assistant Class of 2022 gathered to mark the formal transition from student to health care professional: They took the oath, in which they pledged to put the health, safety and privacy of patients first, and adhere to a professional code of ethics.
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Cancer CareSeptember 09, 2022Improving electronic health communication
A new study looks at how medical teams use electronic health records systems to communicate. The multidisciplinary research is expected to identify ways to improve the flow of information and enhance teamwork to improve the quality of patient outcomes.
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Children's HealthSeptember 08, 2022Free youth heart event screens more than 300 kids and young adults
More than 300 children and young adults attended a free heart screening event at Jesuit High School last month. The goal was to identify youth with an undiagnosed heart condition. The event was hosted by the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation in collaboration with UC Davis Health and Project ADAM Sacramento.
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Medical CenterSeptember 08, 2022UC Davis Health recruiting for study on using both implant, birth control pills
Are two birth control methods better than one? UC Davis Health is one of three centers in the United States, investigating if patients are willing to use both a birth control pill and a hormonal birth control implant at the same time.
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AgingSeptember 08, 2022Healthy Aging Clinic awarded age-friendly designation
UC Davis Health's Healthy Aging Clinic’s commitment to age-friendly care paves way for national recognition that focuses on what matters most to patients. Patients from coast to coast are praising this personalized approach at the one-stop clinic.
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Mental HealthSeptember 06, 2022California takes lead on mandated screening for childhood traumas
As California leads the way on expanding childhood trauma screening, UC Davis Health researchers along with their peers from other higher education institutions consider the potential benefits and risks of universal ACEs screening. Particularly what other systems must be in place to make early intervention a success.
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Violence PreventionSeptember 06, 2022New study finds racial and ethnic differences in perception and use of ‘red flag’ laws
Although extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) show promise in preventing firearm violence, new research from the Violence Prevention Research Program finds racial and ethnic differences in how ERPOs are perceived and used in California.
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School of MedicineSeptember 06, 2022Register for the NorCal Symposium on Climate, Health, and Equity
UC Davis is hosting the 3rd annual NorCal Symposium on Climate, Health and Equity on September 23rd, 2022. This online CME opportunity is for students, trainees, health professionals, researchers and policymakers interested in climate crisis and health inequities.
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CoronavirusSeptember 02, 2022
What to know about the new COVID-19 booster shots
Infectious disease experts answer questions about what you need to know after the CDC and FDA approved new versions of the COVID-19 vaccines. The new bivalent shots provide protection against the original strain and the Omicron subvariants.
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ResearchSeptember 01, 2022Pilot grants fund research into opioid use, ADHD, firearm suicide prevention
The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence at UC Davis has awarded six pilot grants to advance mental health research. The program aims to improve mental health in California by investing in research on critical issues facing society.
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August 2022
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CoronavirusAugust 31, 2022High folic acid associated with higher rates of COVID-19 infections and mortality
A new study that looked at health data from the UK found people with a folic acid prescription were 1.5 times as likely to get COVID-19 and were more than 2.6 times as likely to die from COVID-19 compared to the control group.
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Medical CenterAugust 31, 2022
Disaster exercise tests emergency department's preparedness
The medical center conducted an emergency disaster preparedness exercise involving more than 100 staff members and volunteers. Emergency department staff triaged over 50 patients with simulated injuries including blunt trauma, penetrating trauma and burn injuries.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 30, 2022Mobile health program supports refugees, unhoused individuals and unaccompanied children
A new grant-funded program enables nursing faculty and students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing to deliver mobile health care to underserved populations that lack access, including those experiencing homelessness, refugees and unaccompanied minors.
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Internal MedicineAugust 29, 2022‘For me, it was a miracle’: Novel treatment improves quality of life for COPD patient
A COPD patient was able to improve her quality of life dramatically after undergoing a minimally invasive endobronchial valve placement procedure. She was one of the first patients in Northern California to have the procedure.
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Medical CenterAugust 26, 2022UC Davis Medical Center re-verified as level I trauma center by American College of Surgeons
The Medical Center has been re-verified as a level I trauma center and a level I pediatric trauma center. UC Davis is one of only three hospitals in the state with level I verification for both adult and pediatric trauma.
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ResearchAugust 26, 2022UC Davis Health study reports on the safety, efficacy of tecovirimat in treating monkeypox
UC Davis Health has published one of the earliest studies assessing the use of tecovirimat to treat monkeypox symptoms and skin lesions. The antiviral drug approved for smallpox treatment appeared to be safe and effective in 25 patients with monkeypox.
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MIND InstituteAugust 26, 2022
UC Davis MIND Institute camp for kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities a big success
Camp MIND, a summer day camp for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism and fragile X syndrome was a major success this summer. The program at the UC Davis MIND Institute offered three sessions of crafts, games, music and special guests.
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Cancer CareAugust 24, 2022California Department of Public Health awards UC Davis $15.7M to manage Cancer Registry
The California Department of Public Health has awarded UC Davis Health a $15.7 million grant to co-manage California Cancer Registry. The registry is a valuable resource for cancer researchers, health policymakers and the public. It has detailed information on nearly 6 million cancer cases in California.
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Internal MedicineAugust 24, 2022Pulmonary fibrosis patient makes every breath count
Pulmonary fibrosis patient Forrest Reed has found support at UC Davis Health's Pulmonary Rehab Clinic. He’s also working to raise awareness for the disease as a team leader in the 2022 Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk in San Francisco.
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School of MedicineAugust 24, 2022
Medical students help soothe farmworkers on 300-mile trek
More than 30 UC Davis School of Medicine students eager to serve the community have signed up to provide first aid and foot care to dozens of farmworkers and their advocates on a 335-mile walk from Kern County to the state Capitol.
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Children's HealthAugust 23, 2022Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids
They may look like familiar supermarket treats like gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis products are not for kids. Unfortunately, many kids end up in emergency rooms after mistakenly eating one of these products when they find them at home.
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School of MedicineAugust 22, 2022Surgery resident awarded prestigious T32 federal research grant
Cardiothoracic surgery resident Nataliya Bahatyrevich has become the latest UC Davis trainee to receive a prestigious T32 federal research grant. The award will allow her to spend a year in the laboratory and pursue a Master of Science in biomedical engineering at UC Davis
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MIND InstituteAugust 22, 2022Donation creates new Translational Research Impact Fund at MIND Institute
A new fund at the UC Davis MIND Institute aims to accelerate the movement of research discoveries from the lab into patient care. It’s the result of a generous donation and will leverage the institute’s collaborative interdisciplinary approach.
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Health TipsAugust 22, 2022Who should – and who shouldn’t – take daily aspirin
For decades aspirin has been used to prevent repeat heart attack and stroke, and prevent the initial occurrence of these events in high-risk people. Based on new research, the USPSTF has updated its recommendations on the use of aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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Children's HealthAugust 19, 2022Transfer to UC Davis Children’s Hospital saves micro-preemie twins’ lives
Nova and Nylah’s parents faced double the joy and double the concern upon their arrival. Both babies were born with multiple life-threatening challenges. The Barnes credit prayer, Facebook and UC Davis for helping their children survive.
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Neurological HealthAugust 18, 2022Clinical trial aims to develop new methods to restore speech with brain-computer interface
UC Davis Health is recruiting people for a clinical trial, BrainGate2, with the goal of building a “neurological prosthesis” for restoring speech to people who have lost — or are losing — the ability to speak due to injuries like stroke or diseases like ALS.
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Cancer CareAugust 18, 2022Exploring low vaccination rate for cancer-causing HPV
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement helped create a national guidebook to assist educators, health care providers and policy makers increase the rate of HPV vaccinations by navigating the policy landscape more effectively.
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Children's HealthAugust 18, 2022Hirose appointed surgeon-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital
UC Davis chief of fetal and pediatric surgery Shinjiro Hirose was appointed surgeon-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital. He has served as chief of pediatric surgery, vice chair of surgery and founder and director of the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center.
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UnderservedAugust 17, 2022UC Davis launches a science academy for youth in underserved communities to study health
The UC Davis CTSC and community partner Urban Advocates and Achievers are offering the Youth Community Scientist Academy in Health Research, a 10-week educational program for high school-age students in the Oak Park, Del Paso Heights, and other Promise Zone neighborhoods of Sacramento. Registration is now open.
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MIND InstituteAugust 17, 2022
Summer Institute reaches hundreds around U.S. and world
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s annual Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities attracted hundreds of attendees from around the world. The learning program brought together professionals, advocates, caregivers and families to talk about the transition to life after high school.
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