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May 16, 2022UC Davis nursing school announces 2022 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The third and largest cohort of early-career nurse scientists are named fellows of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. Ten of the Betty Irene Moore Fellows are affiliated with major public and private universities across the country, while two are from major health systems and organizations
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May 16, 2022UC Davis Health offering Vietnamese Mini-Medical School for the second year
For the second year, UC Davis Health is partnering with Asian Resources Inc. (ARI) to host a free half-day Vietnamese Mini-Medical School focused on healthy aging for Sacramento's Vietnamese community. The half-day event is being held at ARI Saturday, May 21.
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May 13, 2022The infant formula shortage is making parents desperate. But do not do these 4 things.
UC Davis Health experts encourage parents and caregivers to reach out to their pediatrician or health care provider or their local WIC office, if they are having trouble locating infant formula.
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May 13, 2022'Forget Me Not': A community event around healthy aging and dementia care, screens May 20
The CTSC invites you to a community event and screening of Forget Me Not, a stage play depicting the experience of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in the life of an African American family. Register now to attend in-person or virtually on May 20 at 5:00 p.m.
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May 13, 2022Cancer center helps host special session on tobacco control with renowned expert
Tobacco expert Michael Fiore will be on the UC Davis Health campus to speak at a forum on next steps to address the public health threat created by tobacco addiction. The luncheon event on May 18, 2022, is free and offered virtually as well.
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May 13, 2022‘Friendly’ gut bacteria may eliminate pathogens by competing for energy resources
New research from scientists at UC Davis Health provides clues for how friendly bacteria in the gut — probiotics — may help eradicate bacterial pathogens like Salmonella by being able to compete with them for needed resources.
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May 12, 2022
A lot has changed during the pandemic. How to navigate our new normal
Everything is starting to look normal. So how come it still feels so strange? UC Davis Health Chief Wellness Officer Peter Yellowlees offers tips for navigating our “new normal,” including returning to work, managing loneliness, reconnecting with colleagues, and finding helpful resources for mental health.
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May 12, 2022Nurse graduate uses lessons learned in school and during pandemic to better serve patients
Class of 2020 nursing graduate shares how her experience at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis prepared her to lead and thrive despite the pandemic.
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May 12, 2022
MIND Institute’s Sally J. Rogers receives lifetime achievement award for work on autism
Sally J. Rogers, a developmental psychologist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, has been honored with a lifetime achievement award from the International Society for Autism Research. Rogers, a pioneer in early autism intervention, co-developed a leading form of behavioral therapy.
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May 11, 2022Young and facing melanoma a second time
A young Sacramento woman facing melanoma for a second time turns to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologists to mount a formidable defense to stop her cancer. Her treatment included leading edge surgery combined with the latest immunotherapy.
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May 11, 2022What you need to know about West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses
Mosquito bites are not only uncomfortable, they can also transmit severe illnesses in many parts of the world. As it warms up, we asked UC Davis pediatrician Rachel Caynak how to prevent and treat mosquito bites and how to safeguard against mosquito-borne illness.
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May 11, 2022School of Medicine commencement this Friday
In-person graduation is back for the UC Davis School of Medicine. On Friday, 126 students will receive their medical degrees at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts – an event that will be livestreamed.
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May 11, 2022Discovery of cell protein that keeps Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus dormant
A study led by UC Davis Cancer Center identified a binding protein in cancer cell’s nucleus, known as CHD4, as a critical agent keeping Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) dormant and undetected by the body’s immune system. CHD4 is linked to cancer cell growth in many types of cancers.
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May 10, 2022Long-term national study of pregnant women finds increase in chemical exposure
A national 12-year study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women, including women in the Sacramento region, found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to fetal development.
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May 10, 2022Leadership woven throughout every facet of new Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree program
The new Doctor of Nursing Practice — Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing goes beyond clinical education. It features a curriculum founded on leadership, health equity and innovative clinical practice.
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May 09, 2022UC Davis Health clears way for construction on hospital of the future
UC Davis Health has taken the first step towards building the new California Tower by demolishing multiple temporary buildings. The tower will be added to the existing UC Davis Medical Center. It will feature a 14-story hospital tower and five-story pavilion.
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May 09, 2022Patient born with organs outside of her abdomen receives transformative care
When Redding resident Brianne Jacobsen was 20 weeks pregnant, her ultrasound revealed that her developing baby’s internal organs were sticking outside of her belly button. The birth defect, known as an omphalocele, occurs in approximately one out of every 5,000 births.
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May 06, 2022Doctoral graduate realizes dream, fulfills critical role for nursing’s future
Bill Randall, a Class of 2020 doctoral graduate from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis shares how his education helped him to better prepare future nurses.
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May 06, 2022Know and respond quickly to signs of stroke
Stroke can occur at any age, even in children. Smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes can increase the risk of stroke, but there are uncommon risk factors such as overconsuming energy drinks and the rare but real “beauty parlor syndrome.”
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May 06, 2022Pediatric cancer diagnosis leads to panic, then relief for local family
Christina Love knew her toddler was ill and tried to get answers. But it wasn’t until she took her daughter to the UC Davis Pediatric Emergency Room that she would finally know for sure what was wrong - Emily had cancer.
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