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June 2024
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Public HealthJune 28, 2024
Stay healthy and cool during the heat wave
Sacramento’s temperatures are expected to climb into triple-digits this week. UC Davis Health occupational and environmental medicine physician Sheri Belafsky and sports medicine physician Brandee Waite offer tips for staying cool and healthy in the heat.
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Mental HealthJune 27, 2024‘Ending Unequal Treatment’: National report finds little progress in health equity over two decades
The U.S. has made little progress in advancing health equity over the past two decades according to a new report. But report co-author, psychiatrist Ruth Shim, finds room for hope.
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General Health NewsJune 25, 2024Meet the team providing patient care at home
The Connected Care Center is a team and technology that helps provide patient-centric care at the right time and the right place. The goal is to use technology to take care of patients where they are.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceJune 25, 2024Surgery may benefit macular edema from Coats disease
Surgery may benefit patients with Coats disease who do not improve with standard treatments, according to a new case study. The rare eye disorder is often diagnosed in childhood.
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Cancer CareJune 24, 2024Heart-shaped pillow blankets warm hearts of childhood cancer patients
Local Subaru dealership teams up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to donate pillow blankets to children being treated at the cancer center.
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Children's HealthJune 21, 2024New NICU unit cares for the smallest of preemies
The UC Davis small baby unit caters to children born less than 27 weeks gestation or weigh less than 2.2 pounds.
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Heart and VascularJune 20, 2024New at-home monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure
UC Davis Health and Best Buy Health have established a new remote patient monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure.
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ResearchJune 17, 2024$5.6 million for precision-medicine program aimed at treating and preventing disease
A $5.6 million NIH award will allow continued engagement and enrollment for the All of Us Research Program and the Nutrition for Precision Health study.
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MIND InstituteJune 14, 2024MIND Institute café now open, serving coffee, tea and baked goods
Four years after closing due to the pandemic, the MIND Institute café has reopened. Purple Tree, a nonprofit which employs people with disabilities, offers beverages and baked goods.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJune 14, 2024UC Davis nursing school celebrates 108 graduates
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis lauded the accomplishments of more than 100 master’s-degree students and six doctoral candidates at its 2024 commencement on June 13.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyJune 13, 2024Telehealth program aims to reduce health care disparities for Black patients giving birth
A new telehealth program at UC Davis Health aims to reduce disparities for Black patients who are giving birth.
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Children's HealthJune 12, 2024UC Davis Children's Hospital is again named Level 1 Children's Surgery Center
Once again, UC Davis Children’s Hospital has earned the distinction of being a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons.
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School of MedicineJune 12, 2024Ultrasounds and EKGs: High schoolers get hands-on learning about STEM careers
A partnership between the UC Davis Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Project Lead the Way gives local high school students hands-on experience in anesthesiology and medical sciences.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2024She was too sick to attend prom. So we brought prom to her.
When 17-year-old Addison couldn’t attend her high school prom due to her hospitalization, UC Davis Children’s Hospital brought prom to her.
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Cancer CareJune 07, 2024Lung cancer breakthroughs: New imaging technologies may change course for top cancer killer
Two imaging technologies break new ground in the fight against lung cancer. One leads to earlier detection and the other to better care.
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Emergency CareJune 05, 2024Research findings could help children reduce exposure to radiation after cervical spine injury
A new study from Emergency Medicine may lead to a reduction in inappropriate computed tomography when treating children for cervical spine injuries.
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ResearchJune 04, 2024An anti-inflammatory curbs fungi spread causing serious blood infections
Study finds that mesalamine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can fight the fungus Candida albicans in the gut, potentially preventing the risk of invasive candidiasis in patients with blood cancers.
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School of MedicineJune 03, 2024Gastroenterology fellow receives graduate medical education equity award
Third-year UC Davis Health GI fellow Alex Zhornitskiy has received an award recognizing his leadership in diversifying the future physician workforce and advocating for the underserved.
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MIND InstituteJune 03, 2024Is autism more likely in children who have autistic aunts or uncles?
UC Davis Health researchers are studying infants whose aunts or uncles are autistic. The goal is to determine whether infants with a second-degree relative with autism may need additional support.
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May 2024
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MIND InstituteMay 30, 2024Reports provided by caregivers via telehealth a good alternative to in-person developmental assessments
A new study involving UC Davis Health finds that developmental assessments via telehealth with reports from caregivers may be a good alternative to in-person evaluations. The findings may help increase access to autism screenings.
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Children's HealthMay 30, 2024Sacramento’s first comprehensive trauma recovery center to open at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health will open a trauma recovery center thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the California Victim Compensation Board.
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Heart and VascularMay 30, 2024Cause of common type of heart failure may be different for women and men
A new mouse study of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) found sex differences at the cellular level. The findings could have implications for how HFpEF is treated in women compared to men.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 29, 2024UC Davis nursing school announces 2024 Betty Irene Moore Fellows
The fifth cohort of 16 Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators fellows features 16 diverse nurse scientists from around the U.S.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingMay 28, 2024Documentary highlights how UC Davis nursing school creates equity-minded nurses
A new national documentary features how the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing confronts bias and racism in nursing education.
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Children's HealthMay 28, 2024Newsweek names UC Davis Medical Center one of ‘America’s Best Maternity Hospitals’
UC Davis Medical Center has been named one of “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals” by Newsweek magazine and a global market research and consumer data firm.
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School of MedicineMay 24, 2024New family medicine residency training site cares for underserved patients in West Sacramento
The UC Davis family medicine residency program collaborates with CommuniCare+OLE to start a new training site to care for underserved patients in West Sacramento.
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Children's HealthMay 23, 2024Whooping cough is spiking in the U.S.: How to protect yourself and your family
Cases of pertussis, widely known as “whooping cough,” have been on the rise globally, with more than 590 people reporting the illness in California in 2024.
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Lung HealthMay 23, 2024How to manage an asthma attack: Tips to breathe easy
May is Asthma Awareness Month. Pulmonologist Samuel Louie raises awareness and shares tips on how people with asthma can better manage their attacks.
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MIND InstituteMay 22, 2024Researchers find key differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls
A new study by UC Davis researchers finds key differences in the development of the cortex between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13.
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AgingMay 22, 20244th Vietnamese Mini Medical School focused on mental health, heart disease
UC Davis Health hosted its fourth annual Vietnamese Mini Medical School, with a focus on the heart health and mental wellbeing of the aging Vietnamese community in Sacramento.
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Mental HealthMay 21, 2024Nightmares and hallucinations could signal autoimmune disease
An increase in nightmares and hallucinations could signal the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to a new study.
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School of MedicineMay 20, 2024
UC Davis confers 114 Doctor of Medicine degrees at Commencement
The UC Davis School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony honored 114 students who bonded over the past four years during the Covid pandemic.
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Heart and VascularMay 17, 2024Hypertension: The silent killer
High blood pressure is the most important preventable cause of heart disease and stroke worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself.
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School of MedicineMay 15, 2024School of Medicine Commencement is Saturday
Some 114 students will receive their medical degrees on Saturday when the UC Davis School of Medicine holds its 53rd Commencement Ceremony.
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Cancer CareMay 15, 2024UC Davis Health flag travels with grateful patient on challenging trek to Mt. Everest
During Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we share the story of a one patient we helped make a life-long dream true after lifesaving cancer treatment.
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Public HealthMay 14, 2024Fake Botox sickens people in 9 states, including California
The CDC is warning consumers about counterfeit Botox that has sickened 15 people from nine states, including California. Dermatologist Oma Agbai tells us how to get safe Botox and watch for alarming symptoms.
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Children's HealthMay 14, 2024More than 3,000 children are injured each year from falling out of windows
Each year, around eight children, age 5 or under, die, and about another 3,300 are injured from falling out of windows in the United States. Here are 4 tips to protect children.
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RheumatologyMay 13, 2024A breakthrough for lupus treatment? Study explores CAR T-cell therapy for autoimmune disease
Researchers are striving to improve the quality of life for lupus patients through a clinical trial evaluating CAR T-cell therapy as a treatment for the autoimmune disease.
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Medical CenterMay 10, 2024UC Davis Health recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity Leader
UC Davis Medical Center has been re-designated as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceMay 10, 2024UC Davis Health Ophthalmologist Glenn Yiu honored for retina research
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology recognized Glenn Yiu, a professor of ophthalmology, with the 2024 Carl Camras Translational Research Award.
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Children's HealthMay 09, 20246-year-old girl gets lifesaving care after collision with semi-truck
The Pitts family had just lost their home in the Camp Fire. Then their car was hit by a semi-truck.
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Cancer CareMay 09, 2024New leadership for cancer center’s Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
David Tom Cooke has been tapped to oversee the Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
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Orthopaedic CareMay 08, 2024
Orthopaedic surgeon among first to place new shock absorber implant for knee pain
Orthopaedic surgeon Cassandra Lee performed a leading-edge procedure with a new implant called the MISHA Knee System that alleviated the chronic pain of a firefighter who underwent 11 previous surgeries.
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Cancer CareMay 07, 2024The Spaghetti Western food and wine celebration is set for June 15
The Spaghetti Western food and wine event at Cooper Vineyards raises money for cancer research and awards an annual grant to a UC Davis researcher.
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MIND InstituteMay 03, 2024MIND Institute junior specialist receives Autism Science Foundation post-undergraduate award
Sarah Bayoumi, a junior specialist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, has received an Autism Science Foundation fellowship to study eating difficulties in autistic individuals.
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Children's HealthMay 03, 2024UC Davis Health telerobot enables virtual visits to California State Railroad Museum
Thanks to a UC Davis Health telerobot, the California State Railroad Museum now offers an innovative new way to visit.
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AgingMay 02, 2024Most caregivers are ill-prepared for their own hospitalization
New research shows that for caregivers of someone with dementia are not prepared for their own hospital stay.
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Children's HealthMay 02, 2024Are we losing a generation of pediatric subspecialists?
A review conducted by UC Davis pediatricians and published in the Journal of Perinatology raises the alarm on a potential crisis in the pediatric subspecialty workforce.
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Cancer CareMay 01, 2024The myth about melanoma and skin cancer in people of color
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Our experts share information about risks, prevention and symptoms for people of all skin tones.
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April 2024
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Emergency CareApril 30, 2024‘The next frontier of emergency medicine’: House calls following emergency room
Some patients who were treated in the emergency department can receive follow-up care at home by a health professional under an innovative program started by UC Davis Health.
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