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September 23, 2022Uncovering the skin’s secrets: Studies show how skin forms differently across the body
Two recent UC Davis studies reveal how skin forms differently across different areas of the body from the face and underarms to the palms of our hands and feet. By profiling the changes in skin, researchers found that the differences have a direct impact for how various skin diseases form across the body.
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September 22, 2022Breaking the loop leading to muscular fibrosis
When an injury doesn’t heal correctly, fibrosis and scar tissue form in the muscles. A UC Davis team may have unlocked a way to prevent muscular fibrosis by preventing stem cells from getting stuck in an endless loop of collagen production.
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September 21, 2022UC Davis researchers explore new angle on pancreatic islet function
UC Davis researchers have shown for the first time that the signaling protein 14-3-3-zeta can shift pancreatic alpha cells from producing glucagon, which increases blood glucose, to make the antidiabetic hormone GLP-1. These findings could lead to new therapies for people with type 2 diabetes.
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September 14, 2022UC Davis Health physician leads development of new guidance for chronic liver disease
Christopher Bowlus is the lead author of new guidelines for the management of primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic liver disease and bile duct cancer, called cholangiocarcinoma. The guidelines highlight best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
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September 06, 2022Register for the NorCal Symposium on Climate, Health, and Equity
UC Davis is hosting the 3rd annual NorCal Symposium on Climate, Health and Equity on September 23rd, 2022. This online CME opportunity is for students, trainees, health professionals, researchers and policymakers interested in climate crisis and health inequities.
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September 01, 2022He had problems swallowing and choked while sleeping: What was wrong?
Five years ago, Craig began having problems swallowing food. His voice was also hoarse and would sometimes lock up when he was talking, creating a panic attack. His doctor prescribed anti-anxiety medication. The cause turned out to be something very common, but also potentially life-threatening.
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August 31, 2022New study aims to identify ethnicity-specific markers for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Researchers have performed a first-of-its-kind study to better understand why non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects certain races or ethnicities disproportionately. Initial findings suggest ethnicity-specific lipidomic signatures may characterize and explain the progression of the disease for certain races.
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August 30, 2022Novel study investigates cell therapy to treat swallowing disorders
This therapy could be a potential game-changer for our patients who suffer from difficulty swallowing, many of whom are cancer survivors living with the consequences of radiation toxicity.”
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August 29, 2022‘For me, it was a miracle’: Novel treatment improves quality of life for COPD patient
A COPD patient was able to improve her quality of life dramatically after undergoing a minimally invasive endobronchial valve placement procedure. She was one of the first patients in Northern California to have the procedure.
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August 29, 2022An innovative team approach to improving mobility and preventing fractures
A multidisciplinary group of UC Davis Health geriatric, orthopaedic surgery, endocrinology and rheumatology experts have formed a Fragility Fracture Program. The goal is to provide comprehensive treatment and prevent more fractures among those most at risk.
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August 18, 2022Clinical trial aims to develop new methods to restore speech with brain-computer interface
UC Davis Health is recruiting people for a clinical trial, BrainGate2, with the goal of building a “neurological prosthesis” for restoring speech to people who have lost — or are losing — the ability to speak due to injuries like stroke or diseases like ALS.
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August 15, 2022Pediatric kidney transplant patients fare better when kidney is from live donor
Do pediatric kidney transplant patients have better long-term outcomes when their kidney comes from living, biologically unrelated donors compared to deceased donors? A new UC Davis Health study published in the journal Pediatric Transplantation finds that they do.
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August 04, 2022OCT images predict likelihood of stopping eye injections
Patients with retinal vein occlusions who require frequent anti-VEGF injections are more likely to successfully wean off the injections within two years if they show an early anatomic response, according to a new study from UC Davis Health.
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August 03, 2022Obesity and age at menopause affect women’s heart failure risk
A study analyzed the risk of heart failure in women and its link to their BMI, waist circumference and age they entered menopause. It urged clinicians to consider a patient's weight and menopausal history when evaluating their risk of heart failure.
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August 01, 2022
Free course to help health care providers reduce gun violence
The BulletPoints Project has launched a free online course to help health care providers and others reduce gun violence. The hour-long training teaches clinicians how to identify at-risk patients and how to intervene according to the type and level of risk of firearm violence.
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July 25, 2022How does removing the voice box affect the sense of smell?
A new UC Davis Health study showed that patients who had surgery to remove their voice box experienced changes to their sense of smell that affected their quality of life, even two years post-operation. It stressed the importance of patient counseling on olfactory side effects.
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July 19, 2022
Preventing hospital readmissions following TAVR procedures
In a recent study, UC Davis Health researchers have identified why some transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients require readmission. While some readmissions were related to the procedure, the majority were readmitted for other health-related conditions.
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July 18, 2022New procedure transforms grafts used in bladder augmentation surgeries
UC Davis Pediatric Urologist Eric Kurzrock devised a new procedure to create graft tissues with functioning blood vessels needed in bladder augmentation surgeries. His innovative method solves the tissue contraction issue, a common problem in bioengineered graft implants.
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July 12, 2022Congenital syphilis linked to socioeconomic factors in small/medium California counties
A new UC Davis Health study finds that California residents living in small-to-medium California counties had higher rates of congenital syphilis infection, female poverty and lower levels of education, compared to those in large, metropolitan California counties. The study was published in the Journal of Perinatology.
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July 11, 2022Global team of scientists discover a new gene causing severe neurodevelopmental delays
UC Davis geneticist Suma Shankar led an international team of researchers on a set of studies that resulted in the discovery of a new gene linked to a neurodevelopmental syndrome that can cause embryonic death and profound developmental delays.
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