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June 01, 2023Is epinephrine effective during neonatal resuscitation?
UC Davis Health researchers recently published a commentary in the journal Pediatric Research, reviewing existing data on the efficacy of epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation.
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May 19, 2023New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations
A UC Davis MIND Institute analysis of 13 studies finds that a common autism screening tool is useful, but a clinician’s judgment is still needed.
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May 05, 2023‘We could see the changes hour by hour’: Cardiac procedure saves child with SVC syndrome
A UC Davis pediatric cardiologist saved a Galt toddler suffering from a rare condition that causes severe head and upper body swelling.
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May 02, 2023Do chloride and pH regulation affect the heart muscle's ability to contract?
Xiaodong Zhang was awarded a grant from the NIH to investigate the connections between chloride and pH regulation and the heart muscle's ability to contract.
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April 25, 2023Can brown fat cells combat obesity?
Endocrinology researchers were awarded a grant from the NIH to investigate the role of two newly identified molecules that control heat production from fat tissues to combat obesity complications.
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April 21, 2023Tool to support long-distance caregivers gets NIH funding boost
UC Davis Health researcher receives new funding for an interactive platform she developed that offers a real-time view of older adults living alone.
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April 20, 2023Comprehensive COPD Clinic creates remote patient monitoring program to reduce hospital readmissions
Comprehensive COPD Clinic has created the first remote patient monitoring program in the Sacramento region to improve care for high-risk patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
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March 29, 2023New mouse study reveals a key process in how the brain forms memories
A UC Davis study has identified a gene-enzyme interaction that appears to play a key role in how the brain forms memories. The findings provide insights into how PDE inhibitor medications may help diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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March 24, 2023UC Davis Health to develop in-utero therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Professor Aijun Wang won a $2 million grant from California’s Stem Cell Agency to develop a cure to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) using an in-utero gene editing formula.
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March 07, 2023Cardiologists perform first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement procedure
Cardiologists recently completed their first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) procedure, becoming the first hospital in the Sacramento region to perform the minimally invasive treatment.
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March 03, 2023UC Davis study uncovers age-related brain differences in autistic individuals
Differences in genes involved in inflammation, immunity response and neural transmissions begin in childhood and evolve across the lifespan in brains of people with autism, a UC Davis MIND Institute has found.
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February 24, 2023UC Davis Health establishes endocrinology clinic for kidney transplant patients
The Transplant Center and Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism have established a transplant endocrinology clinic. It will improve diabetes and endocrinology care for kidney transplant patients.
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February 24, 2023Q&A: Rheumatologist Nancy Lane discusses latest research on osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
Renowned rheumatologist Nancy Lane answers questions about her groundbreaking research on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
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February 24, 2023How a new abdominal aortic aneurysm surveillance program saves patients’ lives
A UC Davis Health program identifies at-risk abdominal aortic aneurysm patients who may have been ‘lost-to-follow-up’ care. Surgeons have performed more than a dozen life-saving procedures as a result.
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February 22, 2023Lipoprotein(a): A less understood but critical risk factor for heart disease
Endocrinology researchers are investigating non-genetic influences such as diet on lipoprotein(a) levels. Their study hopes to address gaps in knowledge around lipoprotein(a) and its effects on cardiovascular disease risk.
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February 21, 2023UC Davis Health to develop in-utero therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Professor Aijun Wang won a $2 million grant from California’s Stem Cell Agency to develop a cure to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) using an in-utero gene editing formula.
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February 17, 2023Tablet-based screening doubles detection of psychosis symptoms in youth
Asking young people to complete a survey on a tablet before visiting a mental health professional more than doubled the number of people identified at risk of psychosis.
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February 16, 2023‘Save the vein’ initiative aims to preserve veins in children with kidney disease
The UC Davis pediatric nephrology team launched an initiative this month to help preserve the veins of children with chronic and end-stage kidney disease.
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February 13, 2023Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments
New UC Davis Health research confirms that pediatric critical care telemedicine consults with clinicians in rural and community emergency departments result in fewer hospital transfers.
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February 10, 2023New compound shows promise against treatment-resistant prostate cancers
UC Davis Health urologist Allen Gao and his team have developed a molecule, called LX-1, which could help control treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
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January 27, 2023UC Davis doctor first in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child
UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez is the first physician in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child.
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January 26, 2023Developing a better diagnostic test and possible therapy for myasthenia gravis
UC Davis Health biophysical chemist Robert Fairclough’s lab has developed a molecule that could generate a better diagnostic test and therapies for the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis.
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January 20, 2023Female and male hearts respond differently to stress hormone in mouse study
Female 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.
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January 18, 2023Bringing 3D gait analysis technology to clinical and community settings
UC 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.
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January 11, 2023Interventional Pulmonology celebrates 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure
The Interventional Pulmonology Program has completed its 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsy, becoming the first hospital in the Sacramento region to reach this milestone.
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January 09, 2023UC Davis Health leads $2M program to improve eye care for people with diabetes
Ophthalmologist 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.
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December 21, 2022Clinical trial offers hope for patients with severe spinal cord injuries
The UC Davis Health Spine Center is leading a clinical trial seeking treatments that could give people disabled by severe spinal cord injuries more independence.
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December 19, 2022
Surgery program cut wait times and hospital stays in children with traumatic injuries
An American College of Surgeons quality improvement program reduced surgical wait times and cut hospital stays by more than a day.
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December 15, 2022$25 million NIH grant extends Life After 90 study 5 more years
UC 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.
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December 14, 2022Nearly half of the deaths from 12 cancers due to tobacco; higher than previously reported
A 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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