News
July 2024
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MIND InstituteJuly 16, 2024Large study confirms: Siblings of autistic children have 20% chance of autism
A new, large study confirms earlier findings that children with an autistic sibling have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves.
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Children's HealthJuly 10, 2024Chief of pediatric cardiology receives lifetime achievement award
Frank Ing has been honored by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions for his devotion to treating congenital heart disease.
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June 2024
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceJune 25, 2024Surgery may benefit macular edema from Coats disease
Surgery may benefit patients with Coats disease who do not improve with standard treatments, according to a new case study. The rare eye disorder is often diagnosed in childhood.
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Cancer CareJune 24, 2024Heart-shaped pillow blankets warm hearts of childhood cancer patients
Local Subaru dealership teams up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to donate pillow blankets to children being treated at the cancer center.
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Children's HealthJune 21, 2024New NICU unit cares for the smallest of preemies
The UC Davis small baby unit caters to children born less than 27 weeks gestation or weigh less than 2.2 pounds.
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MIND InstituteJune 14, 2024MIND Institute café now open, serving coffee, tea and baked goods
Four years after closing due to the pandemic, the MIND Institute café has reopened. Purple Tree, a nonprofit which employs people with disabilities, offers beverages and baked goods.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyJune 13, 2024Telehealth program aims to reduce health care disparities for Black patients giving birth
A new telehealth program at UC Davis Health aims to reduce disparities for Black patients who are giving birth.
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Children's HealthJune 12, 2024UC Davis Children's Hospital is again named Level 1 Children's Surgery Center
Once again, UC Davis Children’s Hospital has earned the distinction of being a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2024Treating nephrocalcinosis in newborns: A primer for clinicians
As many as 40% of preterm infants in the U.S. suffer from nephrocalcinosis, a condition in which there is excess calcium in kidneys.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2024She was too sick to attend prom. So we brought prom to her.
When 17-year-old Addison couldn’t attend her high school prom due to her hospitalization, UC Davis Children’s Hospital brought prom to her.
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Children's HealthJune 07, 2024Pediatric Heart Center finds new home on Cadillac Drive
A colorful new clinic location for pediatric cardiology patients opened Monday in the Campus Commons neighborhood of Sacramento.
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Emergency CareJune 05, 2024Research findings could help children reduce exposure to radiation after cervical spine injury
A new study from Emergency Medicine may lead to a reduction in inappropriate computed tomography when treating children for cervical spine injuries.
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MIND InstituteJune 03, 2024Is autism more likely in children who have autistic aunts or uncles?
UC Davis Health researchers are studying infants whose aunts or uncles are autistic. The goal is to determine whether infants with a second-degree relative with autism may need additional support.
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May 2024
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MIND InstituteMay 30, 2024Reports provided by caregivers via telehealth a good alternative to in-person developmental assessments
A new study involving UC Davis Health finds that developmental assessments via telehealth with reports from caregivers may be a good alternative to in-person evaluations. The findings may help increase access to autism screenings.
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Children's HealthMay 30, 2024Sacramento’s first comprehensive trauma recovery center to open at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health will open a trauma recovery center thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the California Victim Compensation Board.
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Children's HealthMay 28, 2024Newsweek names UC Davis Medical Center one of ‘America’s Best Maternity Hospitals’
UC Davis Medical Center has been named one of “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals” by Newsweek magazine and a global market research and consumer data firm.
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Children's HealthMay 23, 2024Whooping cough is spiking in the U.S.: How to protect yourself and your family
Cases of pertussis, widely known as “whooping cough,” have been on the rise globally, with more than 590 people reporting the illness in California in 2024.
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MIND InstituteMay 22, 2024Researchers find key differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls
A new study by UC Davis researchers finds key differences in the development of the cortex between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13.
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MaternityMay 15, 2024Interested in volunteering as a doula? UC Davis Medical Center is accepting applications
UC Davis Medical Center is accepting applications for doula volunteers. No experience is necessary to take part in the program.
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Children's HealthMay 14, 2024More than 3,000 children are injured each year from falling out of windows
Each year, around eight children, age 5 or under, die, and about another 3,300 are injured from falling out of windows in the United States. Here are 4 tips to protect children.
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Children's HealthMay 09, 20246-year-old girl gets lifesaving care after collision with semi-truck
The Pitts family had just lost their home in the Camp Fire. Then their car was hit by a semi-truck.
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Children's HealthMay 08, 2024Children’s Hospital’s online newsletter now available, with new name
The spring issue of Progress Notes newsletter features research developments, patient milestones, physician awards and more.
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MIND InstituteMay 03, 2024MIND Institute junior specialist receives Autism Science Foundation post-undergraduate award
Sarah Bayoumi, a junior specialist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, has received an Autism Science Foundation fellowship to study eating difficulties in autistic individuals.
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Children's HealthMay 03, 2024UC Davis Health telerobot enables virtual visits to California State Railroad Museum
Thanks to a UC Davis Health telerobot, the California State Railroad Museum now offers an innovative new way to visit.
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Children's HealthMay 02, 2024Are we losing a generation of pediatric subspecialists?
A review conducted by UC Davis pediatricians and published in the Journal of Perinatology raises the alarm on a potential crisis in the pediatric subspecialty workforce.
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Children's HealthMay 01, 2024Davis High School staff save teacher, thanks to sudden cardiac preparedness training
A teacher’s life was saved, thanks to the quick response of staff at Davis Senior High School. The staff was trained through Project ADAM Sacramento.
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April 2024
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ResearchApril 30, 2024Pediatric surgeon receives Hartwell Foundation award for biomedical research
Pediatric surgeon Erin Brown has been selected for a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award. She’ll use the funds to develop stem cells to improve neuroblastoma treatment.
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Children's HealthApril 26, 2024Pediatric Neurological Surgery team expands to better serve patients
By combining the subspecialty expertise of all three surgeons on the team, UC Davis Health can offer treatment for the full breadth of pediatric neurosurgical disorders.
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MIND InstituteApril 25, 2024Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
A new UC Davis study identifies biomarkers that could identify patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome who are more likely to develop schizophrenia.
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MIND InstituteApril 23, 2024New research suggests cerebellum may play important role in autism
New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health will support UC Davis studies.
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