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March 23, 2023CDC issues warning about increase of drug-resistant Candida auris infections
A deadly strain of fungus is spreading in health care facilities in California and throughout the United States. Find out who is most vulnerable.
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March 23, 2023New treatment for invasive fungal infection candidiasis approved by FDA
The FDA has approved a new treatment for candidiasis called rezafungin for injection. The approval is based on a clinical trial in which George Thompson served as principal investigator.
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March 23, 2023School of Medicine celebrates implementation of modernized curriculum
Now that the School of Medicine’s new I-EXPLORE curriculum has been fully implemented for students in all four years, leaders within the Office of Medical Education paused this week to celebrate their achievements.
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March 22, 2023UC Davis nursing school expands fellowship for nurse leaders
A new $7.5 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation expands a national fellowship to develop nurse leaders and innovators.
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March 22, 2023School of Medicine volunteers ‘Build for Unity’ with Habitat for Humanity
Nearly two dozen School of Medicine volunteers recently assisted with a Habitat for Humanity build in an effort to make a positive impact on the Sacramento community.
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March 21, 2023New minimally invasive treatment for thoracic aortic arch disease
UC Davis Health is one of 30 health systems in the U.S. to take part in new clinical study of a minimally treatment for thoracic aortic arch disease.
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March 21, 2023UC Davis urologic surgery chair earns prestigious award in Europe
UC Davis Health urologic surgery chief Christopher Evans is only the ninth American to become an honorary member of the European Association of Urology.
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March 20, 2023
UC Davis Health employee offers free hair care for patients on his days off
On his days off, UC Davis Health’s Aaron Brazier taps into his former profession as a barber to boost the spirits of patients by providing free hair care.
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March 20, 2023Intermittent fasting, balanced or a keto diet? Food for thought
We asked molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar if there is an ideal diet. He explained how popular diets, such as balanced, intermittent fasting and keto, affect our body.
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March 17, 2023
Match Day 2023 produces joyful tears for UC Davis medical students
Match Day 2023 paired 106 medical students with residency programs across the country. They’ll train for the next three to seven years before becoming full-fledged doctors.
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March 17, 2023Can records of firearm purchases help prevent mass shootings?
A first-of-its-kind study examining records of gun purchases in California found that mass and active shooters have distinct patterns of buying guns compared to other legal purchasers.
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March 16, 2023Mentoring the future of nursing science
A new $100,000 grant lays the groundwork for the Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program.
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March 15, 2023Art, music therapy celebrated this week at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
At UC Davis Children’s Hospital, pediatric patients are supported during their hospitalization through creative arts therapies that include painting, drawing, music, photography and more.
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March 15, 2023Study finds tough-to-treat tumor genes contribute to gastric cancer disparities in Latinos
Latinos have a higher rate of poor gastric cancer outcomes, according to new study that identified an aggressive molecular subtype.
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March 14, 2023FDA recalls 3 brands of eye drops. What patients need to know
The FDA has recalled three brands of eye drops, including one linked to serious infections and a death. UC Davis Health experts explain what patients need to know.
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March 14, 2023UC Davis Health announces new chief of transplant surgery
UC Davis Health’s Department of Surgery appoints new chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery, Sophoclis Alexopoulos.
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March 13, 2023UC Davis Medical Center earns recognition as age-friendly health care provider
UC Davis Medical Center has earned an age-friendly designation. UC Davis Health’s inpatient, outpatient and emergency departments are all now recognized for a commitment to older-adult care.
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March 10, 2023Mental health education program transitions to UC Davis Health
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing assumes administrative oversight for a UC partnership to prepare psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners statewide.
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March 10, 2023International study on Duchenne muscular dystrophy provides foundation for future research
An international study on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy led by UC Davis Health will build a robust database on the progression of the disorder.
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March 10, 2023Medical student is on a mission to bring healing to marginalized populations
After seeing how her mother was mistreated by doctors, Chelsea Nash decided to study medicine and work with historically marginalized populations.
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