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October 10, 2025American Academy of Pediatrics honors two UC Davis Health faculty
Two UC Davis Children’s Hospital physicians were among more than 90 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees recognized this year by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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October 08, 2025Shunt surgery leads to fewer falls in older adults with hydrocephalus
A landmark study shows shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with hydrocephalus, offering hope and restoring independence.
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October 07, 2025Teens in distress turn to tobacco but need more help to quit
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center study finds youth with mental health struggles are screened for tobacco use but rarely get advice on how to quit.
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October 07, 2025U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is ranked among the nation’s 50 best in pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric nephrology and pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery.
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October 06, 2025Heart failure patients benefit from “whole health” approach
The Koa Family Program supports “whole health” for heart failure patients like Barbara Tiney and has shown positive outcomes in improving overall well-being.
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October 03, 2025Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia
A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.
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October 03, 2025Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.
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October 02, 2025Advanced tissue imaging to improve prostate cancer surgeries
A new imaging technology that could help surgeons preserve the prostate function after prostatectomy, shorten the recovery time and avoid unneeded post-surgery radiation.
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October 02, 2025Teen mysteriously loses mobility after common cold
An active teenager lost mobility after a common cold. Then a team from UC Davis Children’s Hospital provided the treatment that completely restored her movement.
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October 02, 2025Psilocybin increased postpartum anxiety and depressive symptoms in animal model
Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health conditions, but a new mouse study indicates it may pose risks during and after pregnancy.
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October 01, 2025
People and dogs caught in same fight against Valley fever
UC Davis physicians and veterinarians are working together to detect Valley fever sooner, treat it better and maybe even help prevent its spread.
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October 01, 2025UC Davis Health is expanding access to free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
UC Davis Health is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for women without health insurance.
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September 30, 2025UC Davis Health earns FACT accreditation for adult, pediatric stem cell transplant programs
The adult and pediatric stem cell transplant programs have received reaccreditation this month from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.
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September 26, 2025
UC Davis completes 100th prostate cancer procedure using high-intensity ultrasound
UC Davis Health is now a high-volume center to treat prostate cancer through advanced therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound.
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September 25, 2025Sleep apnea treatment improves quality of life for Redding teen
A teenager struggled with sleep ever since he was a toddler. But then his family found the UC Davis pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine program.
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September 24, 2025New series from The Lancet offers roadmap for Alzheimer’s treatment in a changing therapeutic landscape
New research from Geriatric Psychiatrist Helen C. Kales looks at strategies for integrating emerging and existing treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
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September 23, 2025UC Davis Health to co-lead $16 million study examining AI’s role in reading mammograms
UC Davis Health is helping lead a national, multi-institutional $16 million research study to evaluate the impacts of AI on mammography.
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September 23, 2025Expert Q&A: What you need to know about the new hypertension guidelines
Experts discuss the updated hypertension guidelines that include a cardiovascular risk calculator, recommendations for managing blood pressure in special populations and guidance on GLP-1 medications.
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September 22, 2025Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists provide training for UC Davis Fire Department
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists partnered with the UC Davis Fire Department to train firefighters on how to use a new advanced airway management device.
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September 19, 2025UC Davis Health receives $2.8 million grant from NIH to create AI-based digital pathology tool
Gastroenterology researchers have received a $2.8 million grant from NIH to study the mechanisms of cell therapy using an AI-based digital pathology tool.
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