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October 13, 2023Real-time MRI captures wrists in motion
A new study led by UC Davis researchers shows that a new, low-field MRI system can create clear videos of moving wrists.
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September 18, 2023Engineered bone marrow shows promise as cancer treatment
The development of engineered bone marrow is revolutionizing research and treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common malignant bone cancer in children.
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July 21, 2023COVID-19 can cause inflammation that results in bone loss, higher fracture risk
A new study involving mice suggests that patients with COVID‐19 may experience long‐term orthopedic issues, such as decreased bone mass, increased fracture risk, and other musculoskeletal complications.
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May 05, 2023First-ever limb loss awareness event connects experts and community
The first annual limb loss and limb difference celebration hosted by UC Davis Health brought together experts, local organizations, limb loss survivors and their families.
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January 20, 2023First-ever genetic map to identify causes of sarcoma
UC Davis sarcoma researchers are part of an international team of scientists working to uncover the genetics behind a deadly cancer that is more common in children.
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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 06, 2022UC Davis Health adds to its collection of robotic technology
The Department of Surgery now offers patients an advanced option for hip and knee replacements, thanks to the addition of the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics system to its collection of innovative technology.
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December 02, 2022UC Davis Health orthopaedics first in region to offer weight-bearing CT scan technology
UC Davis Health has a new CT scanner that allows patients to bear weight during imaging, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment options.
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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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June 08, 2022UC Davis Health opens new center focused on musculoskeletal research
The new Oak Park Lawrence J. Ellison Musculoskeletal Research Center officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6. The new facility provides laboratories for conducting broad interdisciplinary research in musculoskeletal tissue and cellular biomechanics, regeneration and repair.
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June 07, 2022UC Davis awarded prestigious NIH grant to train scientists in musculoskeletal research
The Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering recently received the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 training program grant, boosting the departments’ capacity to train and educate the next generation of scientists in musculoskeletal research.
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