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April 30, 2025Autoimmune disease or psychotic disorder?
An increase in nightmares and hallucinations could signal the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to a study in eClinicalMedicine, a publication of The Lancet.
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April 29, 2025UC Davis pediatric neurosurgeon receives national award for hydrocephalus research
Pediatric neurosurgeon Cameron Sadegh was selected for a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award to develop a gene therapy for hydrocephalus in premature babies.
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April 21, 2025New research shows how smoking, vaping and marijuana affect airway health
A multidisciplinary group of researchers have shown that cigarette smoke has a greater impact on airway health than marijuana smoke or vaping.
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April 08, 2025UC Davis surgeon helps college student after stroke
A college freshman suffered a surprising and debilitating stroke. After exceptional care at UC Davis Medical Center, she's pursuing a career in medicine.
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April 03, 2025UC Davis Health launches new cell therapy trial for chronic kidney disease patients
A new clinical trial at UC Davis Health is investigating cell therapy for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease caused by type 2 diabetes.
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February 25, 2025New study provides clinicians a more comprehensive view of psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune arthritis
Researchers rely on a new technology to better assess inflammation in a patient’s entire body and treat autoimmune arthritis.
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February 10, 2025With AI, a new 'metabolic watchdog' takes diabetes care from burden to balance
Living 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.
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January 14, 2025Wrong place, wrong time: Why Zika virus hijacks a protein needed for brain growth
A 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.
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January 08, 2025Meniscus tears in kids and teens are on the rise. What’s the best treatment?
UC Davis Health pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Brian Haus is leading a North American effort to find the best treatment for meniscus tears in young patients.
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December 17, 2024
Newly available surgery gives lymphedema patients new hope
The Center for Lymphatic Disease at UC Davis Health earns designation as a Lymphatic Education and Research Network Surgery Center of Excellence.
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November 26, 2024
Early-stage trial finds stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa is safe
An early-stage trial finds that CD34+ stem cells are a safe — and possibly effective — treatment for vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa.
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November 26, 2024Study uncovers how chronic kidney disease impacts glucose and glycemic control
A new study from researchers at UC Davis Health reveals how complications from chronic kidney disease are linked to problems in the metabolic system.
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November 22, 2024‘I’m just thankful to have teeth’: UC Davis Health surgeons rebuild patient’s jaw in a day
A multidisciplinary team completed a jaw restoration procedure ― removing a tumor, placing a bone implant and prefabricated dental prosthetic ― all during one surgery.
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November 15, 2024Two decades in the making: Scientists discover molecule that strengthens bones
A team of scientists at UC Davis and UCSF have identified a molecule that increases bone density and strength and could lead to treatment of osteoporosis.
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November 13, 2024Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions
Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute.
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November 13, 2024Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties, new UC Davis research finds
Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study.
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October 08, 2024‘So wonderful to walk and have no pain’: Endoscopic spine surgery has patient dancing again
Endoscopic spine surgery at the UC Davis Spine Center gave patient Alma Contreras her life back.
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October 03, 2024Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child’s care
Virtual family-centered rounds provide a valuable resource for families with babies in the NICU.
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October 02, 2024Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains
New research shows that even outdoor air pollution levels that are below government air-quality standards are associated with differences in children’s brains.
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September 25, 2024Telehealth visits can expand access to pediatric physiatry care
A new study finds hybrid appointments are viable alternatives to in-person physiatry exams for children.
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September 20, 2024Stroke rates increasing in those with sickle cell disease, despite treatment efforts
The incidence of stroke is on the rise for people with sickle cell disease, despite a major effort to encourage guidelines that could improve outcomes.
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September 18, 2024Nonsurgical procedure brings relief to those with thyroid nodules
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) offers a nonsurgical, outpatient treatment for UC Davis Health patients with thyroid nodules.
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September 16, 2024New tumor models provide insights into deadly sarcomas
Researchers at UC Davis and UCLA have created models for four sarcoma subtypes using stem cells. The findings may lead to new therapies.
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September 16, 2024
The future of surgery: Using augmented reality goggles in the operating room
Otolaryngology surgeons are at the forefront of using augmented reality in surgeries. They are evaluating how this leading-edge technology can improve surgical procedures.
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August 19, 2024UC Davis Health develops a real-time action plan to help patients with lung disease cope with wildfire smoke
A multidisciplinary team has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate the consequences of poor air quality from wildfires.
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August 19, 2024Innovative research looks at walking and healthy aging
UC Davis Health researcher tests technology which leverages computer vision to perform 3D analysis, in a local retirement community.
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August 07, 2024Study shows donor kidneys with toxoplasma do not increase risks for transplant patients
Researchers determined that transplant patients who receive kidneys infected with the parasite toxoplasma have virtually the same outcomes as those who receive toxoplasma-negative organs.
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August 06, 2024New tool tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in the brain
Researchers at UC Davis have developed a noninvasive tool to track the neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin.
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July 30, 2024UC Davis Health expands complex kidney stone care
Kidney stones plague 1 in 10 people. UC Davis Health is expanding its kidney stone clinic to keep up with the rising number of cases.
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July 25, 2024New genetic clues about melanoma revealed through powerful imaging
A special imaging technique allows researchers to see the gene activity that may influence how melanoma behaves, and how patients will respond to treatment.
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