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Neurological Health
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November 28, 2023
Child cured of epileptic seizures, thanks to neurological surgery team
On a typical day, 5-year-old Savon would endure six to nine seizures — some days, even more. But Savon received the surgery that changed everything for him this year.
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November 02, 2023UC Davis bioengineer and neuroscientist receives NIH Director’s New Innovator Award
Christina Kim received the 2023 Director’s New Innovator Award from the NIH, providing her with $2.3 million in research funding.
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October 20, 2023Researchers hope to study protein as an intervention for stroke patients
UC Davis Health researchers are part of a global study to determine whether giving stroke patients a high dose of a natural protein can improve stroke recovery.
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October 17, 2023UC Davis School of Medicine professor elected president of Society for Neuroscience
John Morrison, a distinguished professor in the Department of Neurology and director of the California National Primate Research Center, has been elected president of the Society for Neuroscience.
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October 13, 2023UC Davis neurology chair receives international honor for research
UC Davis Health Department of Neurology Chair Amy Brooks-Kayal is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Child Neurology Society Bernard Sachs Award.
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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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August 24, 2023Neurosurgeon receives national recognition for research on spinal cord injury
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons has named a paper by UC Davis Health neurosurgeon Kee Kim as the "2023 Top Spine Paper of the Year.”
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August 23, 2023Boy makes excellent recovery after ruptured brain aneurysm
When James collapsed at school one morning, his family received the shocking news that he had a ruptured aneurysm in the brain, which required surgery.
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August 18, 2023UC Davis first in the state to offer life-changing therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A 5-year-old boy diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the first in California and fourth in the nation to receive groundbreaking gene therapy outside of clinical trials.
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August 09, 2023UC Davis Health’s Alzheimer’s collaborations yielding early results locally
UC Davis Health is partnering with health allies on the new “Blue Zones” project, which aims to curb Alzheimer’s Disease in Sacramento and California.
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July 31, 2023Skull base surgery expert appointed neurological surgery department chair
UC Davis Health announces appointment of Kia Shahlaie as chair of the Department of Neurological surgery.
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July 20, 2023
Volunteering in late life may protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia
Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function — specifically, better executive function and episodic memory, according to a new UC Davis study.
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July 07, 2023UC Davis Medical Center earns national recognition for heart disease and stroke care
The Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association with multiple awards for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
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June 30, 2023UC Davis Health designated Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
The UC Davis Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration has received a prestigious Center of Excellence designation from the Parkinson's Foundation.
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June 15, 2023Number of Sacramento residents age 65 or older growing at fastest rate in 130 years
The number of Sacramento-area residents aged 65 or older grew at the fastest rate in 130 years. UC Davis Health is prepared to meet their health care needs.
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June 08, 2023Defying the odds: Recovery of a teenage stroke survivor
A 17-year-old boy suffered a rare stroke and received life-saving care at UC Davis Medical Center. He made a full recovery.
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June 06, 2023A new employment model for people with autism and intellectual disabilities
A UC Davis MIND Institute researcher is testing a new framework aimed at helping more people with autism and intellectual disabilities find success with employment.
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May 02, 2023Huntington’s Disease Clinic: 25 years of care and research
The UC Davis Huntington’s Disease Clinic marks 25 years of patient care and work toward a cure and celebrates the generosity of a local foundation and other donors.
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May 01, 2023Neurological surgery researcher Sergey Stavisky and team awarded $3.5 million in grants
Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky has been awarded two grants totaling $3.5 million for groundbreaking research that seeks to restore the speech of stroke survivors and people with ALS.
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April 20, 2023The Hartwell Foundation selects two UC Davis faculty for Individual Biomedical Research Awards
Roy Ben-Shalom and Geoanna Bautista were selected for the 2022 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards. These fund early-stage, innovative and cutting-edge biomedical research benefiting children in the U.S.
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April 17, 2023Researchers discover how some brain cells transfer material to neurons in mice
A UC Davis study is the first to report on a material transfer mechanism from cells known as oligodendrocytes to neurons in the brain of a mouse model.
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April 14, 2023UC Davis team identifies genes that can help improve stroke diagnosis and treatment
A new study suggests that the behavior of certain genes during a stroke can help guide providers to more specific treatment options for improved outcomes.
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April 07, 2023High blood pressure in your 30s associated with worse brain health in your 70s
A new study suggests treating high blood pressure in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s in later life, especially for men.
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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 09, 2023Free day-long Psychedelic Summit at UC Davis Health March 23
UC Davis Health is bringing together national experts to explore what the rapidly evolving field of psychedelics and neurotherapeutics may mean for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.
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March 07, 2023
How can you make the switch to daylight saving time less painful?
Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, and it can be tough on our bodies when we spring forward. A UC Davis Health sleep expert offers strategies to help you adjust.
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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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March 03, 2023Focusing on brain injury prevention during awareness month
Roughly 5.3 million Americans live with long-term disability due to brain injuries. During Brain Injury Awareness Month, physicians are spreading the word about prevention.
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February 28, 2023
Hair pulling and skin picking: How to help your child stop repetitive behaviors
A UC Davis MIND Institute experts shares strategies for parents who are concerned about their child’s skin picking or hair pulling.
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February 24, 2023What is frontotemporal dementia? A UC Davis Health expert explains
A UC Davis Health neurologist addresses symptoms and treatment of frontotemporal dementia after the news that Bruce Willis has with the disease.
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