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July 15, 2025Orthopaedic Surgery receives over $2.2 million in research funding from defense department
More than $2.2 million in Department of Defense research funding is headed to Orthopaedic Surgery scientists to study bone and joint health.
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July 07, 2025How war trauma affects Vietnamese Americans’ brain health
Insights from a new study on war trauma on Vietnamese Americans can shape future research on aging, trauma and brain health.
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May 12, 2025UC Davis Health offers highly accurate Alzheimer’s test
UC Davis Health is now offering an FDA-approved test that can predict Alzheimer's disease before the onset of major symptoms.
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March 27, 2025‘Caregivers Corner’ helps those supporting a loved one with cancer
If you are caring for someone with cancer, consider joining a new support group called the Caregivers Corner that meets monthly.
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March 05, 2025Smarter homes, smarter care: How a nursing professor is shaping the future for older adults
UC Davis nursing Professor Roschelle “Shelly” Fritz is developing smart home research and hosting a global nursing summit to shape the future of aging-in-place technology.
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March 04, 2025NIH research funding fuels innovation and health discovery
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants, with funding of around $210 million.
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February 05, 2025
Lunges, squats and holds for stronger tendons and ligaments
In a Q&A, sports medicine expert Keith Baar discusses the effects of aggressive and isometric exercises on bones, tendons and joints, especially in people who are overweight or recovering from injuries.
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January 30, 2025New toolkit helps rural communities plan for aging together
A UC Davis nursing school researcher collaborates with a national foundation to provide opportunities for older adults to age with purpose in their communities.
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January 16, 2025Mini Medical School 2025 program starts soon
Registration is open for the 2025 Mini Medical School: A Healthy Aging Education Series Program, which begins Feb. 1.
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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 13, 2024
Pickleball injuries are on this rise. Here are 10 tips to avoid them while playing.
Pickleball injuries, like fractures, ligament ruptures and muscle strains, are on the rise. UC Davis Health orthopaedic surgeons share tips to stay safe while playing this popular sport.
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July 16, 2024U.S. News ranks UC Davis Medical Center among nation’s best
U.S. News and World Report has once again ranked UC Davis Medical Center among the nation’s best in its prestigious best hospitals survey.
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May 22, 20244th Vietnamese Mini Medical School focused on mental health, heart disease
UC Davis Health hosted its fourth annual Vietnamese Mini Medical School, with a focus on the heart health and mental wellbeing of the aging Vietnamese community in Sacramento.
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May 02, 2024Most caregivers are ill-prepared for their own hospitalization
New research shows that for caregivers of someone with dementia are not prepared for their own hospital stay.
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April 30, 2024‘The next frontier of emergency medicine’: House calls following emergency room
Some patients who were treated in the emergency department can receive follow-up care at home by a health professional under an innovative program started by UC Davis Health.
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March 25, 2024Human brains are getting larger. That may be good news for dementia risk
A new study published in JAMA Neurology found human brains are getting bigger. The increased size may lead to a brain reserve, potentially reducing the risk of dementia.
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March 19, 2024Keto diet prevents early memory decline in mice
A ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer’s-related memory loss in mice, according to a new UC Davis study.
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February 28, 2024Patient perspective gains importance in evaluating surgery success
Medicaid and Medicare will soon require patient perspectives when assessing the success of certain surgeries, a practice UC Davis Health has been doing for years.
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February 01, 2024
New AI technology helps physicians quickly identify stroke
UC Davis Health has adopted a new technology platform that uses AI to quickly identify patients suspected of having a stroke.
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January 31, 2024UC Davis Health opens region’s first all-in-one Parkinson’s disease multidisciplinary clinic
In January 2024, UC Davis Health opened its new Parkinson’s Disease Multidisciplinary Clinic, the first of its kind in inland Northern California.
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