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November 20, 2023New mouse study reveals novel tool for monitoring inflammatory load
A new mouse study has identified a novel tool for monitoring inflammatory load that will allow clinicians to evaluate the efficacy of therapies.
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November 16, 2023Clinical trial results suggest potential new treatment for primary biliary cholangitis
Patients suffering from primary biliary cholangitis may soon have hope, thanks to encouraging results from a clinical trial administered at UC Davis Health and around the globe.
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November 16, 2023Exploring the relationship between pediatric neuromuscular conditions and sleep-disordered breathing
In a review published in the journal Children, UC Davis pulmonologists explored the current diagnostic tools and treatments for pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases and sleep-disordered breathing.
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November 15, 2023A valuable home dialysis procedure for children with chronic kidney disease
Clinicians at UC Davis and Oregon Health & Science University discuss an important procedure for children with advanced kidney disease: tidal continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis.
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November 14, 2023
‘It brought me tears of joy’: Liver transplant gives patient a second chance at life
Juan Velasco became one of the first patients to receive a liver transplant at UC Davis Health after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.
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November 13, 2023Infections from over-the-counter artificial tears: Implications for patients and clinicians
An expert in ophthalmologic product development explains why so many eyedrops have been recalled this year and gives advice for how clinicians can help patients stay safe.
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November 08, 2023When isolation increased, telehealth use went down for older adults. Why?
A new study sheds light on disparities in telehealth access and use among older adults, particularly concerning social isolation and loneliness.
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November 07, 2023Clinical trial results suggest potential treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Patients suffering from recurrent respiratory papillomatosis may soon have hope, thanks to the positive results from a clinical trial administered at UC Davis Health.
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October 26, 2023Viral reprogramming of cells increases risk of cancers in HIV patients
Cancer center scientists have identified a combination of biological effects that likely make some people with HIV vulnerable to cancer.
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October 26, 2023UC Davis Health team physician: How to care for elite athletes
Marcia Faustin, UC Davis Division I Athletics associate head team physician and co-head team physician for USA Gymnastics women’s national team, shares advice about caring for elite athletes.
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October 24, 2023Study shows thyroid cancer is more common among transgender female veterans
A study by endocrinology researchers shows a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans, the first evidence of such a disparity.
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October 23, 2023Researchers identify ‘switch’ to activate cancer cell death
UC Davis researchers identified a crucial mechanism that can cause cells to self-destruct. This new ability to trigger cell death could open the door for improved cancer treatments.
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October 13, 2023Real-time MRI captures wrists in motion
A new study led by UC Davis researchers shows that a new, low-field MRI system can create clear videos of moving wrists.
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October 10, 2023‘They saved my life’: Complex aortic dissection procedure gives patient life back
Glenn Moon is thankful to still be alive after receiving life-saving surgery to fix his rare, yet lethal acute Type A aortic dissection.
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September 28, 2023Psychiatry researchers get $4.7 million NIMH grant to test autism intervention in community
Researchers in the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute have received $4.7 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to test a child-focused autism intervention in community agencies.
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September 25, 2023UC Davis developing models to predict the excitability of brain neuronal circuits
Researcher Roy Ben-Shalom is developing a model that simulates changes in neuronal activity caused by ion channel mutations to select the most effective therapy for many neurodevelopmental conditions.
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September 20, 2023First Wilson Disease patient receives gene therapy at UC Davis Health
Researchers have infused their first Wilson Disease patient with a gene therapy which has the potential to treat the underlying cause of the disease.
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September 20, 2023Best practices for children with prominent ears
A new paper from UC Davis Health surgeons in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery lays out the best practices for otoplasty.
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September 19, 2023UC Davis Health opens musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic for rheumatological conditions
UC Davis Health has established a new musculoskeletal ultrasound clinic dedicated to evaluating and treating patients with rheumatological conditions like inflammatory arthritis.
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September 18, 2023Engineered bone marrow shows promise as cancer treatment
The development of engineered bone marrow is revolutionizing research and treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common malignant bone cancer in children.
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