News
September 2024
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Cancer CareSeptember 16, 2024New tumor models provide insights into deadly sarcomas
Researchers at UC Davis and UCLA have created models for four sarcoma subtypes using stem cells. The findings may lead to new therapies.
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School of MedicineSeptember 12, 2024Medical student earns prestigious fellowship to help women with endometriosis
Medical student Ferheen Abbasi has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to conduct research on endometriosis, a painful condition for which there is no cure.
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ResearchSeptember 11, 2024School of Medicine leads in external research funding for UC Davis
The UC Davis School of Medicine received $400 million in external research awards in fiscal year 2023-24. These federal, state and industry awards fund cutting edge medical and health research.
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Public HealthSeptember 11, 2024Residents in San Joaquin Valley breathe chemical pesticides, according to new study
A UC Davis Health study found 22 percent of adults and 10 percent of children who participated in an air-quality study in California’s San Joaquin Valley were breathing detectable levels of pesticides.
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ResearchSeptember 09, 2024UC Davis to lead MDA Kickstart project to develop gene therapy for rare neuromuscular disease
UC Davis neurologist Ricardo Maselli will lead the first MDA Kickstart project to develop a gene therapy for a rare type of congenital myasthenic syndrome, an inherited neuromuscular disease.
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August 2024
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Violence PreventionAugust 30, 2024Study suggests gun-free zones do not attract mass shootings
A new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program at UC Davis suggests that gun-free zones may reduce the risk of mass shootings.
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Emergency CareAugust 20, 2024Can naloxone improve survival rates of patients with cardiac arrest?
A new study from emergency medicine assessed the link between naloxone administration by paramedics and the clinical outcomes for patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest.
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ResearchAugust 20, 2024Gut bioelectricity provides a path for bad bacteria to cause diseases
UC Davis Health researchers has discovered a novel bioelectrical mechanism pathogens like Salmonella use to find entry points in the gut lining that would allow them to pass and cause infection.
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AgingAugust 19, 2024Innovative research looks at walking and healthy aging
UC Davis Health researcher tests technology which leverages computer vision to perform 3D analysis, in a local retirement community.
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Violence PreventionAugust 15, 2024New funding for violence prevention research in California
The California Firearm Violence Research Center is awarding $225,000 to support research on the causes, consequences, and prevention of violence
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Neurological HealthAugust 14, 2024New brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to ‘speak’ again
A brain-computer interface developed by UC Davis Health accurately translates brain signals into speech. The device implanted in the brain of a man with ALS is the most accurate system of its kind.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 12, 2024UC Davis nursing professor awarded $1.25 million training grant
Professor Leigh Ann Simmons received a Ruth L. Kirschstein Institutional National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health to train doctoral students in health equity research.
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MIND InstituteAugust 08, 2024ADHD symptoms in autistic children linked to neighborhood conditions
UC Davis researchers have found that poverty and lack of resources at birth are linked to greater ADHD symptoms in autistic children.
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Children's HealthAugust 07, 2024Study shows donor kidneys with toxoplasma do not increase risks for transplant patients
Researchers determined that transplant patients who receive kidneys infected with the parasite toxoplasma have virtually the same outcomes as those who receive toxoplasma-negative organs.
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ResearchAugust 06, 2024New tool tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in the brain
Researchers at UC Davis have developed a noninvasive tool to track the neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 05, 2024
UC Davis nursing school welcomes Betty Irene Moore fellows for fifth annual convocation
Nearly 60 fellows from five groups gather in Sacramento for the largest gathering of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators.
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July 2024
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Cancer CareJuly 25, 2024New genetic clues about melanoma revealed through powerful imaging
A special imaging technique allows researchers to see the gene activity that may influence how melanoma behaves, and how patients will respond to treatment.
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School of MedicineJuly 23, 2024U.S. News ranks UC Davis School of Medicine a national leader in primary care training, research
The latest “Best Medical Schools” rankings by U.S. News & World Report places UC Davis as a national leader in primary care training, diversity and research.
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MIND InstituteJuly 16, 2024Large study confirms: Siblings of autistic children have 20% chance of autism
A new, large study confirms earlier findings that children with an autistic sibling have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves.
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Lung HealthJuly 11, 2024New trial produces excellent safety results for rare pulmonary condition
A multicenter study evaluated a protein drug (INBRX-101), developed to improve care for people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and showed the therapy is quite safe.
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SurgeryJuly 09, 2024Understanding how abdominal aortic aneurysms grow in women
New research indicates that abdominal aortic aneurysms grow faster in women and suggests clinical guidelines should be revised.
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June 2024
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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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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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Obstetrics and GynecologyJune 06, 2024Hormone-free barrier contraceptive undergoing clinical trial at UC Davis Health
The UC Davis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting potential participants for a clinical trial of an investigational hormone-free monthly intravaginal method of contraception.
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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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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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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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MIND InstituteMay 22, 2024
Researchers 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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Clinical Trials at UC Davis
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The importance of clinical trialsSearch for clinical trials at UC DavisThis short (1 minute, 45 seconds) video highlights reasons to participate in clinical trials.
