Latest News for Patients and Visitors
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OCTOBER 08, 2025Shunt surgery leads to fewer falls in older adults with hydrocephalus
A landmark study shows shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with hydrocephalus, offering hope and restoring independence.
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OCTOBER 07, 2025Teens in distress turn to tobacco but need more help to quit
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit.
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OCTOBER 07, 2025U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s 50 best in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric nephrology and pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery.
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OCTOBER 06, 2025Heart failure patients benefit from “whole health” approach
The Koa Family Program supports “whole health” for heart failure patients like Barbara Tiney and has shown positive outcomes in improving overall well-being.
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OCTOBER 03, 2025Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.
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OCTOBER 02, 2025Advanced tissue imaging to improve prostate cancer surgeries
A new imaging technology that could help surgeons preserve the prostate function after prostatectomy, shorten the recovery time and avoid unneeded post-surgery radiation.
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OCTOBER 02, 2025Teen mysteriously loses mobility after common cold
An active teenager lost mobility after a common cold. Then a team from UC Davis Children’s Hospital provided the treatment that completely restored her movement.
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OCTOBER 01, 2025
People and dogs caught in same fight against Valley fever
UC Davis physicians and veterinarians are working together to detect Valley fever sooner, treat it better and maybe even help prevent its spread.
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OCTOBER 01, 2025UC Davis Health is expanding access to free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for women without health insurance.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
UC Davis completes 100th prostate cancer procedure using high-intensity ultrasound
UC Davis Health is now a high-volume center to treat prostate cancer through advanced therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025Sleep apnea treatment improves quality of life for Redding teen
A teenager struggled with sleep ever since he was a toddler. But then his family found the UC Davis pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine program.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2025New series from The Lancet offers roadmap for Alzheimer’s treatment in a changing therapeutic landscape
New research from Geriatric Psychiatrist Helen C. Kales looks at strategies for integrating emerging and existing treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
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