John Voss, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, is developing a unique approach to understanding and potentially treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s by identifying and targeting misfolded proteins.
Read MoreA new center that stands to transform surgical procedures and brain monitoring using light-based, artificial intelligence-informed technologies will soon be part of Aggie Square thanks to a prestigious $6.3 million P41 grant from NIH’s National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
Read MoreFive 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.
Read MoreAn important new study of diverse communities is looking at how brain changes, genetics and other factors contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The results could affect millions. Among people 65 and older, about 1 in 9 has Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreThe Health Equity Academy outreach program offers high school students higher education resources and mentorship opportunities for careers in medicine and health care. The program is focused on students from underserved communities.
Read MoreGrey and White Matters, a support group for traumatic brain injury survivors, their caregivers and family members, provides hope and resources during recovery and beyond. The group, which includes people of all ages, has been active for a decade.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s disease affects memory, but it also causes behavioral changes like aggression, depression and hallucinations. Patients are often overmedicated and sedated to control behavior. A new approach ditches the drugs and trains caregivers to become “behavioral detectives.”
Read MoreUC Davis Medical Center’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program has been accredited as a Level 4 center for adult and pediatric epilepsy by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreStroke 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.”
Read MoreAmy R. Brooks-Kayal, professor and chair of the Department of Neurology, was inducted as the inaugural holder of the Andrew John Gabor, M.D., Ph.D. Presidential Chair. The endowed position will support research in epilepsy and other seizure-related disorders.
Read MoreThe UC Davis MIND Institute is launching a $4 million research program aimed at finding transformative therapies for ADNP syndrome, a rare genetic condition. A group of interdisciplinary researchers will evaluate multiple gene therapies for possible use.
Read MoreSleep expert Patrick M. Fuller discusses what scientists know about sleep and insomnia, why sleep is so important for health (including brain health), and what habits you can embrace to get good sleep even during challenging times.
Read MoreCompound from root used in Chinese medicine combined with soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor reduced neuroinflammation.
Read MoreIn 2021, the UC Davis School of Medicine scored a record year in NIH research funding with more than $194 million in NIH grants. This placed UC Davis among the nation’s best medical schools, ranking 33rd nationally.
Read MoreThe UC Davis Center for Skull Base Surgery has been recognized by the North American Skull Base Society as a multidisciplinary team of distinction. The group performs surgeries like the tumor removal procedure that changed one Elk Grove woman’s life.
Read MoreAn interdisciplinary team of scientists and surgeons is collaborating to help improve quality of life for patients with amputations. Thanks to a novel surgical procedure and smart prosthetics, patients can better control residual muscles, receive sensory feedback and reduce limb pain.
Read MoreThe UC Davis Leukodystrophy Clinic is one of only 12 Children’s Hospital Leukodystrophy Care Network Certified Centers in the country. It serves pediatric patients with leukodystrophies, which are debilitating genetic, progressive disorders.
Read MoreUC Davis has launched a first-of-its-kind study to look at aging and cognition in older Vietnamese Americans, many of whom survived the trauma of the Vietnam War. The research, led by Oanh Meyer, is funded with a $7.2 million National Institute on Aging grant.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect both the person with the disease and the family and friends who support them. This free half-day workshop will provide caregivers with information and resources to help them navigate the complex journey.
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