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ResearchOCTOBER 03, 2025Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia
A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.
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Children's HealthOCTOBER 02, 2025Teen mysteriously loses mobility after common cold
An active teenager lost mobility after a common cold. Then a team from UC Davis Children’s Hospital provided the treatment that completely restored her movement.
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ResearchOCTOBER 02, 2025Psilocybin increased postpartum anxiety and depressive symptoms in animal model
Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health conditions, but a new mouse study indicates it may pose risks during and after pregnancy.
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Internal MedicineOCTOBER 01, 2025
People and dogs caught in same fight against Valley fever
UC Davis physicians and veterinarians are working together to detect Valley fever sooner, treat it better and maybe even help prevent its spread.
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General Health NewsOCTOBER 01, 2025UC Davis Health is expanding access to free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for women without health insurance.
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Septiembre 10, 2025Está abierta la inscripción para la Mini Escuela de Medicina 2025 en español
La inscripción ya está abierta para la 15ta Mini Escuela de Medicina en español, un programa educativo sobre el envejecimiento con salud que tiene lugar el 4 de octubre.
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Agosto 15, 2025Conferencia sobre discapacidades del neurodesarrollo para la comunidad de habla hispana el 20 de septiembre
La séptima conferencia anual sobre discapacidades del neurodesarrollo para la comunidad de habla hispana tendrá lugar el 20 de septiembre en el MIND Institute de UC Davis.
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Junio 30, 2025
Reconozca los síntomas de un ataque cerebral
Un derrame o ataque cerebral, si no es detectado a tiempo, puede causar daños permanentes o hasta la muerte.
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Mayo 06, 2025
La hipermetropía en los niños
Ver borroso de cerca, sentir fatiga visual y dolores de cabeza son algunos síntomas que presentan los niños con hipermetropía.
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Abril 08, 2025
Tratamientos para pacientes de cáncer de tiroides
Las opciones para tratar el cáncer de tiroides dependen del tipo y la etapa de la enfermedad — pueden incluir la cirugía o medicamentos hormonales
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Nursing master’s degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #30 (tie) in the nation.
One of America’s best physician assistant programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Studies Degree Program 35th in the nation (tie).
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.