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November 08, 2023When isolation increased, telehealth use went down for older adults. Why?
A new study sheds light on disparities in telehealth access and use among older adults, particularly concerning social isolation and loneliness.
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October 24, 2023Study shows thyroid cancer is more common among transgender female veterans
A study by endocrinology researchers shows a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans, the first evidence of such a disparity.
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October 10, 2023Prescription drug monitoring: Updating California’s patient safety alerts
The UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research was awarded the 2023 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program grant to develop updated patient safety alerts.
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September 20, 2023First Wilson Disease patient receives gene therapy at UC Davis Health
Researchers have infused their first Wilson Disease patient with a gene therapy which has the potential to treat the underlying cause of the disease.
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September 19, 2023UC Davis Health opens musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic for rheumatological conditions
UC Davis Health has established a new musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic dedicated to evaluating and treating patients with rheumatological conditions like inflammatory arthritis.
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September 18, 2023Neck pain? The provider you see first affects tests, imaging and follow-up care
The specialist you see first for your neck pain has a big impact on how your condition gets diagnosed and treated, a UC Davis study has found
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September 13, 2023Meet Hisham Hussan, new associate professor of gastroenterology
Late last year, the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology welcomed Hisham Hussan. He recently shared his excitement to join the health system, his interests and goals
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September 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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September 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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August 25, 2023UC Davis explores emergency-primary care team partnership to improve opioid treatment
UC Davis clinicians are developing a multiteam strategy to boost rates of long-term use of buprenorphine among patients who seek care for opioid use disorder in emergency departments.
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August 25, 2023Cancer center researcher awarded grant to study lethal cancers in firefighters
Research at UC Davis to uncover the potential causes of cancer in firefighters is getting a boost from a California climate action grant.
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August 03, 2023Study finds new treatment for pulmonary hypertension holds promise
A study led by the Goncharova Lab has validated a potential therapeutic option to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition that currently lacks effective treatments.
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July 27, 2023Cardiovascular medicine fellowship program receives grant
Cardiovascular medicine was awarded the Second Century of Science Clinical Fellow Research Education Award from the American Heart Association. The grant will fund training for clinical fellows.
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July 26, 2023Comprehensive Heart Failure Program enhances care for patients through remote monitoring
UC Davis Health cardiologists presented evidence in a recent study that remote monitoring programs can improve guideline-directed therapy for heart failure patients.
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July 25, 2023Inpatient glycemic team improves outcomes for patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia
By utilizing an active, at-the-bedside consultation service, the inpatient glycemic team has improved outcomes for hospitalized patients with hyperglycemia and diabetes.
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July 10, 2023What you need to know about malaria in the U.S.
After the first locally acquired cases of malaria in the U.S. in 20 years, an infectious diseases expert answers questions about what you need to know.
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July 03, 2023Esteemed UC Davis translational researcher captures top award
A novel pancreatic cancer clinical trial at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is achieving critical acclaim within the nuclear medicine industry.
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June 15, 2023UC Davis Health offers new procedures thanks to state-of-the-art endoscopy suite
Interventional gastroenterologists are offering a broad repertoire of new endoscopic procedures for patients out of the medical center's new leading-edge endoscopy suite.
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June 13, 2023The case for multidisciplinary musculoskeletal care
To better support patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, rheumatologists have teamed to conduct multidisciplinary musculoskeletal radiology rounds to ensure patients receive comprehensive treatment.
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June 07, 2023Nephrology researchers shining a light on chronic kidney disease
Nephrology researchers are shining a light on chronic kidney disease as they investigate treatment options for impaired physical performance in chronic kidney disease patients.
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