News
February 2025
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Children's HealthFebruary 21, 2025Lodi boy battles cancer with support from UC Davis and local community
5-year-old AJ Moreno was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a form of kidney cancer. His fighting spirit inspired all around him.
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Children's HealthFebruary 10, 2025With AI, a new 'metabolic watchdog' takes diabetes care from burden to balance
Living with Type 1 diabetes requires continuous upkeep of glucose and minute-to-minute management, an impossibility for most young adults. Sam King, an associate professor of computer science, hopes to ease the daily mental load of diabetes with BeaGL, an AI-driven, customizable care system.
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Children's HealthFebruary 07, 2025
‘Miracle’ boy named local Children’s Miracle Network champion
Born with two rare birth defects, Shine Arslanian beat the odds. Now, he’s sharing his story to inspire others.
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Cancer CareFebruary 04, 2025
Say goodbye to your hair for a good cause at the St. Baldrick’s ‘Shave Party’
Registration is open for ‘shavees’ who want to go bald for St. Baldrick’s events to benefit childhood cancer research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Cancer CareFebruary 04, 2025
World Cancer Day: One cancer is showing a big decline thanks to the HPV vaccine
On World Cancer Day, there’s good news about one type of cancer. The rate of cervical cancer cases is dropping thanks to the HPV vaccine.
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MIND InstituteFebruary 03, 2025Popular speaker series to address Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s, autism research and more
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series will feature a variety of topics about neurodevelopmental conditions in 2025.
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January 2025
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Children's HealthJanuary 31, 2025Wild Bill’s Tattoo-a-Thon raises funds for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Thirty tattoo artists will volunteer 16 hours of their time to benefit the UC Davis Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on Feb. 22
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Children's HealthJanuary 28, 2025New program improves surgery experience for neurodiverse kids
The hospital can be challenging for children who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. The PATH program aims to change that.
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Children's HealthJanuary 27, 2025Baby with spina bifida has promising future after fetal surgery with stem cells
Diagnosed with spina bifida before birth, Nixon had fetal surgery involving a special stem cell patch. A year later, his future looks bright.
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Children's HealthJanuary 23, 2025Winter issue of Children’s Hospital newsletter now available
The winter issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, institutional awards and more.
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Children's HealthJanuary 22, 2025‘Message of hope’: Semitrucks carry young patient’s story across country
Patient Shine Arslanian is featured on two semitrucks from Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation that will cross the country in 2025.
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MIND InstituteJanuary 17, 2025Playgroups where children with exceptional needs can ‘fully be themselves’
Children with exceptional needs such as autism, physical disability or chronic illness thrive in new playgroups.
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Children's HealthJanuary 15, 2025Virtual Holiday Toy Drive raises more than $27K
The holidays were merry and bright for hospitalized kids, thanks to the Virtual Toy Drive donors.
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Cancer CareJanuary 14, 2025Child life services is lifeline for daughter of nurse practitioner with cancer
A cancer diagnosis is especially hard when the patient has children. A mom who works at UC Davis Health found a free program that helps.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyJanuary 14, 2025Wrong place, wrong time: Why Zika virus hijacks a protein needed for brain growth
A new study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows that the Zika virus hijacks a host protein called ANKLE2, which happens to be important for brain development, to assist its own reproduction.
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Children's HealthJanuary 13, 2025Free heart screening for 12- to 25-year-olds scheduled for March 9 in Davis
A free youth heart screening event in Davis will help identify young people who may have an undiagnosed heart condition.
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Public HealthJanuary 10, 2025LA fires are producing hazardous smoke: How to protect yourself
Smoke and ash from urban wildfires, like those in Los Angeles, may put people at risk of short- and long-term health problems.
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Orthopaedic CareJanuary 08, 2025Meniscus tears in kids and teens are on the rise. What’s the best treatment?
UC Davis Health pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Brian Haus is leading a North American effort to find the best treatment for meniscus tears in young patients.
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Children's HealthJanuary 07, 2025Registration now open for annual Donut Dash fundraiser
Fun run that supports the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department scheduled for March 8 at William Land Park in Sacramento.
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December 2024
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Children's HealthDecember 20, 2024First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child
UC Davis pediatric cardiologist Dan Cortez is first in the world to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.
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Children's HealthDecember 18, 2024
Baby born at 22 weeks gestation, saved by Sacramento firefighters and UC Davis Health
Born on the side of Highway 99, a preterm baby gets the best chance at life, thanks to Sacramento Fire Department Engine 6 and UC Davis NICU teams.
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Children's HealthDecember 03, 20243D models provide road map to cloacal repairs
Three-dimensional printed models, created at the 3D PrintViz Lab on the UC Davis Health campus, have helped surgical teams plan for cloacal surgery in children. These models provide a veritable road map that makes all the difference.
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November 2024
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Children's HealthNovember 25, 202417-year-old Roseville girl nearly dies of walking pneumonia
Two months after her hospital stay, 17-year-old patient returns to thank the team who saved her life.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 20242-year-old lives his best life after groundbreaking spina bifida clinical trial
Two years ago, Tobi was the second patient to receive a first-of-its-kind surgery at our Fetal Care and Treatment Center. Look at him now!
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Children's HealthNovember 20, 2024UC Davis Medical Center recognized for exceptional care for patients on life support
UC Davis Medical Center has received the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
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MIND InstituteNovember 13, 2024Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions
Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute.
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Children's HealthNovember 13, 2024Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties, new UC Davis research finds
Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study.
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Children's HealthNovember 07, 2024
UC Davis Children’s Hospital fall newsletter now available
The fall issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, institutional awards and more.
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Children's HealthNovember 05, 20243 faculty honored for excellence in pediatric care
Three UC Davis Health faculty will be honored at the Western Medical Research Conference next year in Carmel.
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October 2024
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MIND InstituteOctober 30, 2024Does fidgeting help people with ADHD focus?
During ADHD Awareness Month, a MIND institute expert shares the science behind the link between fidgeting and focus.
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