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October 2023
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Children's HealthOctober 03, 2023Pediatric pulmonary team offers laryngoscopy
A new diagnostic tool is available to pediatric patients experiencing pulmonary and sleep-related challenges: flexible laryngoscopy.
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September 2023
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Children's HealthSeptember 29, 2023Local fetal and cardiac surgery team saves Folsom baby with heart defect
When a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed a potential heart defect in their developing baby, Stephanie and Travis Dover of Folsom were caught off guard. As the parents of six other children, including three who were born at home without issue, they had not faced something like this.
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Children's HealthSeptember 26, 2023Spirit Halloween raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
Spirit Halloween stores are helping UC Davis Children’s Hospital be less scary for kids by raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 25, 2023
MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto to kick off Distinguished Lecturer Series
Outgoing MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto will be the first speaker in the long-running Distinguished Lecturer Series. He’ll share lessons learned during his 12 years at the helm.
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Children's HealthSeptember 21, 2023Ground beef recall: What you and your family need to know about E.coli
What is E. coli, who is at risk and how do you prevent an E. coli infection? Infectious diseases expert Dean Blumberg answers these questions and more.
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Children's HealthSeptember 20, 2023Sickle cell patient rings the bell to celebrate milestone
Ten-year-old sickle cell patient Cameron Bowers Woods was the first sickle cell patient to ring the bell, a tradition that marks the end of treatment, at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Children's HealthSeptember 19, 2023Board books needed as UC Davis NICU joins Read-a-Thon
The UC Davis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team has joined the Books With Babies Read-a-Thon to promote reading in the NICU. The public is invited to donate board books.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 18, 2023UC Davis MIND Institute announces Distinguished Lecturer Series lineup
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s new Distinguished Lecturer Series lineup includes renowned experts on race and autism, maternal mental health, ADHD interventions and more.
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Obstetrics and GynecologySeptember 13, 2023This postpartum contraception is more effective than condoms or birth control pills
A new UC Davis Health study examined women’s understanding of lactational amenorrhea, the period of temporary infertility that accompanies exclusive breastfeeding.
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CoronavirusSeptember 12, 2023COVID in 2023: How health experts are handling new vaccines and guidelines
Doctors who take care of COVID patients share how they are keeping themselves and their families safe as cases increase.
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Internal MedicineSeptember 11, 2023
BA.2.86 and EG.5: How will the new COVID-19 boosters work with new variants?
Infectious diseases expert answers questions about the new COVID-19 variants and how well the COVID-19 booster this fall will work against them.
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Children's HealthSeptember 07, 2023
Toxic stress in childhood can lead to chronic health conditions. Here are 4 ways to protect your kids.
In California, one in three children is at risk for toxic stress, which can lead to health conditions including chronic lung disease, heart disease and mental health conditions.
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Cancer CareSeptember 06, 2023New study spotlights radiation exposure from medical imaging for children with Down syndrome
Down syndrome can mean more X-rays — and more radiation exposure — for children already at increased risk of cancer.
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MIND InstituteSeptember 01, 2023Record number of people attend MIND Institute Family Resource Fair
More than 350 people turned out for the UC Davis MIND Institute’s biggest back-to-school resource fair and picnic over the weekend.
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August 2023
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MIND InstituteAugust 31, 2023First hybrid MIND Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities a success
More than 200 experts, community members, self-advocates, family members and more gathered to talk about inclusion at the MIND Institute’s Summer Institute last month.
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Children's HealthAugust 23, 2023Boy makes excellent recovery after ruptured brain aneurysm
When James collapsed at school one morning, his family received the shocking news that he had a ruptured aneurysm in the brain, which required surgery.
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Emergency CareAugust 22, 2023UC Davis Health and Kennedy Krieger Institute work to predict mental health issues after concussion
Researchers at UC Davis Health and Kennedy Krieger Institute have received a grant to develop a clinical tool to predict mental health concerns in adolescents following a concussion.
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MIND InstituteAugust 21, 2023MIND Institute gets $4.7 million NIMH grant to test autism intervention in community
Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute have received $4.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to test a child-focused autism intervention with community partners.
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Neurological HealthAugust 18, 2023UC Davis first in the state to offer life-changing therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A 5-year-old boy diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the first in California and fourth in the nation to receive groundbreaking gene therapy outside of clinical trials.
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Cancer CareAugust 18, 2023Childhood cancer survivors paint handprints on car as thank you for help with cancer fight
Childhood cancer survivors painted “high five” on the electric Hyundai Hope On Wheels after it delivered a $100,000 check to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceAugust 18, 2023Kids don't know they need glasses: 7 vision tips for parents
Can your child see the blackboard at school? Ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada explains why kids often don’t know they have bad eyesight and gives tips for healthy vision.
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Children's HealthAugust 17, 2023‘Let’s get her to the OR now.’ Infant’s RSV exposes life-threatening heart defect
A heart defect threatened his daughter’s life. As a nurse at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Mathew Hipwell knew his team was up for the challenge.
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Children's HealthAugust 04, 2023Gastroschisis: A newborn bowel condition that requires specialty care
A Q&A with UC Davis neonatologist Geoanna Bautista on gastroschisis, a birth condition that affects the bowels of newborns, and the best practices for caring for babies born with gastroschisis.
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Children's HealthAugust 04, 2023Summer issue of Pediatric Press now available
This issue of the Pediatric Press newsletter features U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, patient milestones, research developments and more.
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Children's HealthAugust 03, 2023Safe Kids Greater Sacramento at UC Davis Health honored with national award
Safe Kids Worldwide recently honored Safe Kids Greater Sacramento at UC Davis Health with a national award for outstanding work in communications, awareness and advocacy.
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Children's HealthAugust 03, 2023Sacramento Republic FC players visit pediatric patients
Sacramento Republic FC scored its goal of making hospitalized children happy during their recent visit to UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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MIND InstituteAugust 02, 2023UC Davis MIND Institute to host free Family Resource Fair and picnic Aug. 26
The UC Davis MIND Institute is hosting a free family resource fair and picnic focused on individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities like autism, ADHD and Down syndrome.
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July 2023
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MIND InstituteJuly 31, 2023MIND Institute camp for kids with autism, ADHD and more a big success
Camp MIND, a half-day summer camp for young people with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities was a success, with dozens of campers this year.
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SurgeryJuly 28, 2023Diana Farmer, first UC Davis Health faculty member appointed to a leadership role with the National Academy of Medicine
Surgery Professor and Chair Diana Farmer has been appointed to the membership committee of the National Academy of Medicine and vice chair of a membership section.
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Children's HealthJuly 25, 2023
What is sudden cardiac arrest and how can you be prepared?
After 18-year-old Bronny James suffered from sudden cardiac arrest yesterday, we spoke to the Project ADAM Sacramento coordinator to learn more about being prepared for sudden cardiac arrest.
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