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November 07, 2024UC 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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November 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 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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October 28, 2024UC Davis Children’s Hospital provides life-saving care to Lodi baby
Ruthie Eyer was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect. Coming to UC Davis Children’s Hospital helped save her life.
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October 28, 2024COVID and flu vaccine clinic for individuals with autism, ADHD and other conditions
A specialized clinic at the UC Davis MIND Institute is offering COVID and flu shots for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism.
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October 28, 2024UC Davis Health acquires innovative cardiovascular CT scanner
The Radiology Department has a new, state-of-the-art cardiovascular CT scanner that provides superior resolution and allows a more comfortable and faster scan for patients.
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October 25, 20249 trick-or-treat safety tips for Halloween
With Halloween almost here, injury prevention specialist Jennifer Rubin provides important tips for safe trick-or-treating.
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October 25, 2024Got fever, sore throat and cough? It may be ‘walking pneumonia’
We asked infectious diseases expert Dean Blumberg to answer some questions about walking pneumonia and what families can do to keep children healthy.
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October 24, 2024Could a new medical approach fix faulty genes before birth?
A new biomedical tool successfully delivers genetic material to edit faulty genes in developing fetal brain cells. This might stop disease progression of genetic-based neurodevelopmental conditions and provide a cure by the time the baby is born.
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October 23, 2024Orthopaedic project aims to reduce children’s exposure to opioids
Surgeon Amanda Whitaker has received a grant from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America to study how to reduce opioid use in children.
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October 17, 2024Study shows that Rett syndrome in females is not just less severe, but different
Symptoms and disease progression of Rett syndrome are different in females than males. A new MIND Institute study shows why it is important to understand these differences to develop better treatments.
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October 08, 2024U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among best children’s hospitals for 2024-2025
Publication recognizes hospital in 5 specialties
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October 03, 2024Virtual family-centered rounds help parents support their child’s care
Virtual family-centered rounds provide a valuable resource for families with babies in the NICU.
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October 02, 2024Research in 4 continents links outdoor air pollution to differences in children’s brains
New research shows that even outdoor air pollution levels that are below government air-quality standards are associated with differences in children’s brains.
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September 30, 2024Construction zones are danger zones: Tips to keep workers, drivers safe
Long-term road improvements mean short-term construction zones. As crews work to upgrade highways in Sacramento, extra care is needed to keep drivers and construction workers safe.
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September 26, 2024Applications now accepted for volunteer doulas
UC Davis Medical Center is now accepting applications for doula volunteers.
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September 25, 2024Telehealth visits can expand access to pediatric physiatry care
A new study finds hybrid appointments are viable alternatives to in-person physiatry exams for children.
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September 24, 2024UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Lab earns reaccreditation
The UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory has been re-accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The accreditation covers pediatric and congenital transthoracic, pediatric and congenital transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.
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September 23, 2024Orthopaedic Surgery supports pediatric patients through cancer diagnosis, treatment
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery raises awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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September 20, 2024Stroke rates increasing in those with sickle cell disease, despite treatment efforts
The incidence of stroke is on the rise for people with sickle cell disease, despite a major effort to encourage guidelines that could improve outcomes.
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