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December 08, 2023Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology
A new UC Davis study finds that Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes are less likely to use insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices.
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December 01, 2023The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: what physicians can do
In a recently published paper, UC Davis pediatricians highlight the rising health threat of congenital syphilis and offer potential ways to counter the problem.
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November 20, 2023New mouse study reveals novel tool for monitoring inflammatory load
A new mouse study has identified a novel tool for monitoring inflammatory load that will allow clinicians to evaluate the efficacy of therapies.
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November 16, 2023Exploring the relationship between pediatric neuromuscular conditions and sleep-disordered breathing
In a review published in the journal Children, UC Davis pulmonologists explored the current diagnostic tools and treatments for pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases and sleep-disordered breathing.
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November 16, 2023Clinical trial results suggest potential new treatment for primary biliary cholangitis
Patients suffering from primary biliary cholangitis may soon have hope, thanks to encouraging results from a clinical trial administered at UC Davis Health and around the globe.
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November 15, 2023A valuable home dialysis procedure for children with chronic kidney disease
Clinicians at UC Davis and Oregon Health & Science University discuss an important procedure for children with advanced kidney disease: tidal continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis.
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November 14, 2023
‘It brought me tears of joy’: Liver transplant gives patient a second chance at life
Juan Velasco became one of the first patients to receive a liver transplant at UC Davis Health after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.
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November 13, 2023Infections from over-the-counter artificial tears: Implications for patients and clinicians
An expert in ophthalmologic product development explains why so many eyedrops have been recalled this year and gives advice for how clinicians can help patients stay safe.
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November 08, 2023When isolation increased, telehealth use went down for older adults. Why?
A new study sheds light on disparities in telehealth access and use among older adults, particularly concerning social isolation and loneliness.
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November 07, 2023Clinical trial results suggest potential treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Patients suffering from recurrent respiratory papillomatosis may soon have hope, thanks to the positive results from a clinical trial administered at UC Davis Health.
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October 26, 2023Viral reprogramming of cells increases risk of cancers in HIV patients
Cancer center scientists have identified a combination of biological effects that likely make some people with HIV vulnerable to cancer.
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October 26, 2023UC Davis Health team physician: How to care for elite athletes
Marcia Faustin, UC Davis Division I Athletics associate head team physician and co-head team physician for USA Gymnastics women’s national team, shares advice about caring for elite athletes.
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October 24, 2023Study shows thyroid cancer is more common among transgender female veterans
A study by endocrinology researchers shows a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans, the first evidence of such a disparity.
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October 23, 2023Researchers identify ‘switch’ to activate cancer cell death
UC Davis researchers identified a crucial mechanism that can cause cells to self-destruct. This new ability to trigger cell death could open the door for improved cancer treatments.
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October 13, 2023Real-time MRI captures wrists in motion
A new study led by UC Davis researchers shows that a new, low-field MRI system can create clear videos of moving wrists.
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October 10, 2023‘They saved my life’: Complex aortic dissection procedure gives patient life back
Glenn Moon is thankful to still be alive after receiving life-saving surgery to fix his rare, yet lethal acute Type A aortic dissection.
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September 28, 2023Psychiatry researchers get $4.7 million NIMH grant to test autism intervention in community
Researchers in the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute have received $4.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to test a child-focused autism intervention in community agencies.
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September 25, 2023UC Davis developing models to predict the excitability of brain neuronal circuits
Researcher Roy Ben-Shalom is developing a model that simulates changes in neuronal activity caused by ion channel mutations to select the most effective therapy for many neurodevelopmental conditions.
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September 20, 2023First Wilson Disease patient receives gene therapy at UC Davis Health
Researchers have infused their first Wilson Disease patient with a gene therapy which has the potential to treat the underlying cause of the disease.
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September 20, 2023Best practices for children with prominent ears
A new paper from UC Davis Health surgeons in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery lays out the best practices for otoplasty.
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September 19, 2023UC Davis Health opens musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic for rheumatological conditions
UC Davis Health has established a new musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic dedicated to evaluating and treating patients with rheumatological conditions like inflammatory arthritis.
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September 18, 2023Engineered bone marrow shows promise as cancer treatment
The development of engineered bone marrow is revolutionizing research and treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common malignant bone cancer in children.
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September 13, 2023This postpartum contraception is more effective than condoms or birth control pills
A new UC Davis Health study examined women’s understanding of lactational amenorrhea, the period of temporary infertility that accompanies exclusive breastfeeding.
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August 29, 2023MIND Institute director calls for new approach to equity in autism, fragile X research
MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto has co-authored a paper in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities that calls for a paradigm shift in disability research.
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August 29, 2023Eye Center tests experimental gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration
An experimental medicine being tested at the UC Davis Eye Center uses gene therapy as a possible treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration or wet AMD.
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August 23, 2023Boy with ruptured, near giant, partially thrombosed ACOM aneurysm makes excellent recovery
UC Davis neurosurgeon Ben Waldau had two options. He could clip the aneurysm, or he could use a coiling procedure, in which a coil was inserted via catheter through the groin.
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August 04, 2023Gastroschisis and the search for better and earlier interventions
A Q&A with UC Davis neonatologist Geoanna Bautista on gastroschisis, a birth condition that affects the bowels of newborns, and the efforts to treat it in utero and after birth.
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August 03, 2023Study finds new treatment for pulmonary hypertension holds promise
A study led by the Goncharova Lab has validated a potential therapeutic option to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition that currently lacks effective treatments.
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July 25, 2023Inpatient glycemic team improves outcomes for patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia
By utilizing an active, at-the-bedside consultation service, the inpatient glycemic team has improved outcomes for hospitalized patients with hyperglycemia and diabetes.
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July 24, 2023Pediatric GI telehealth for COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
How is telehealth currently being used within pediatric GI and what does the future hold? A new review assesses the telehealth landscape and identifies future challenges.
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