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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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December 08, 2022UC Davis Health surgeons use FLIm imaging to detect head and neck cancer during surgery
UC Davis Health surgeons find FLIm, a novel optical imaging system, helpful in detecting primary cancer cells in head and neck cancer of unknown origin.
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December 07, 2022Interventional 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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December 05, 2022
UC Davis Health opens doors to new state-of-the-art eye care facility in Sacramento
UC Davis Health welcomed the first patients to the new Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute on Monday, Dec. 5.
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December 02, 2022Finding better ways to measure cognitive change in people with intellectual disability
A new UC Davis MIND Institute study finds the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery is a promising option for measuring cognitive change in people with intellectual disability.
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November 16, 2022Eye Center first to test microshunt in children with refractory childhood glaucoma
A polymer-based microshunt is safe and effective in pediatric patients with refractory childhood glaucoma, according to a small, single-center case series at the UC Davis Health Eye Center. The children in the study needed trabeculectomy or implantation of a glaucoma drainage device.
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November 16, 2022Multidisciplinary team supports patients at greater risk of fragility fractures
UC Davis Health’s departments of orthopedic surgery, endocrinology, rheumatology and geriatric care have teamed up to create a multidisciplinary Fragility Fracture Program. The goal is to ensure patients who suffer a fragility fracture receive comprehensive treatment to prevent future fractures from happening.
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November 10, 2022US ophthalmology residency programs rank last for diversity, according to new study
A diverse physician workforce — one that looks like the patient population — can help improve health equity. But a new study of residency programs in the U.S. found ophthalmology programs rank last in underrepresented minorities compared to other specialties.
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October 27, 2022International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes releases new DKA guidelines
The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes has released its clinical consensus guidelines on the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It was published in the journal of Pediatric Diabetes. Nicole Glaser was the lead author of the published guidelines.
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October 20, 2022UC Davis Health first in nation to name vice chair for geriatric emergency medicine
As the population over age 65 increases exponentially, so does the specialized care they require. To address these unique needs, UC Davis Health has added the nation’s first vice chair for geriatric emergency medicine and wellness.
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October 19, 2022Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital uses the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate PC-CARE’s effectiveness for children with challenging behaviors and their parents or caregivers. The study’s findings were recently published in the Journal of Child Psychiatry Human Development.
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October 06, 2022
World’s first stem cell treatment for spina bifida delivered during fetal surgery
Three babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark clinical trial at UC Davis Health known formally as the “CuRe Trial: Cellular Therapy for In Utero Repair of Myelomeningocele.”
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