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SurgeryDecember 02, 2022UC Davis Health orthopaedics first in region to offer weight-bearing CT scan technology
UC Davis Health has a new CT scanner that allows patients to bear weight during imaging, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment options.
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MIND InstituteDecember 02, 2022Finding better ways to measure cognitive change in people with intellectual disability
A new UC Davis MIND Institute study finds the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery is a promising option for measuring cognitive change in people with intellectual disability.
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RehabilitationDecember 01, 2022Running tips from a sports medicine physician
For years, sports medicine physician Brandee Waite treated injured athletes at the California International Marathon. This Sunday, she’ll run the CIM herself.
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General Health NewsNovember 30, 2022New report: UC Davis’ annual economic impact more than $12.5B statewide
In 2019, UC Davis’ economic activity generated 68,900 jobs statewide. UC Davis Health operations were the university's greatest driver of economic activity. The local region captured more than half of the state's economic activity attributable to UC Davis.
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Children's HealthNovember 30, 2022Medical volunteers prepare for California International Marathon on Sunday
Over 110 volunteers from UC Davis Health will provide medical support to more than 9,000 marathon runners at the California International Marathon (CIM) on Sunday.
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SurgeryNovember 30, 2022UC Davis Health adopts low pressure surgery systemwide
UC Davis Health is the first multi-site health system in the nation to implement a low-pressure insufflation systemwide for laparoscopic surgeries.
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SurgeryNovember 29, 2022UC Davis Health celebrates TCAR procedure milestone
UC Davis Health has performed its 100th Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure, becoming the first hospital in the Sacramento region to reach this milestone.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingNovember 28, 2022New videos teach family caregivers to assess pain
A new video series by AARP and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis breaks down complicated issue and provides concrete solutions.
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General Health NewsNovember 23, 2022Scientist Academy introduces high school students to health and science research
UC Davis Health held a 10-week health education and research initiative for high school students from underserved communities in the Sacramento region. The 11 participants presented their projects at a closing ceremony on Nov. 18.
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Children's HealthNovember 23, 2022Child gets lifesaving care after ruptured appendix
Sick for weeks, Seth Hanson was transferred to UC Davis Children’s Hospital. There, the team repaired his ruptured appendix got him back to being a kid.
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School of MedicineNovember 23, 2022School of Medicine staff collect books and funds for local children
The Office of Medical Education’s Community Involvement Committee held a book drive for students at an Oak Park elementary school. They collected 345 books and $270.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingNovember 22, 2022Is simulation training in nursing education equitable?
A team from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing faculty seeks to identify how inclusive teaching practices improve simulation experiences for marginalized students. They hope to gain insight in how best to support students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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ResearchNovember 21, 2022Physicians urged to consider fungal infections as possible cause for lung inflammation
Infectious diseases expert George Thompson warns of the rising threat and apparent spread of disease-causing fungi outside their traditional hot spots. Fungal lung infections are commonly misdiagnosed, leading to delays in treatment and increase in antimicrobial resistance in the community.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 2022Neonatal partnerships deliver care to more premature babies
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. UC Davis Children’s Hospital has partnered with community hospitals to bring its nationally ranked neonatal care to a greater number of premature babies.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 2022
Virtual holiday toy drive supports hospitalized children
Being hospitalized is no fun - especially during the holidays. But you can help make the season more festive for pediatric patients by supporting the UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s virtual holiday toy drive.
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Cancer CareNovember 17, 2022Quit Tobacco Program helps patients kick the habit with classes, support and counseling
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout – a day to challenge smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours – marks its 45th anniversary today. UC Davis has a Quit Tobacco Program to help patients and staff with group or individual counseling.
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Emergency CareNovember 16, 2022NIH awards emergency medicine physicians two grants
The Department of Emergency Medicine has been awarded two National Institutes of Health grants totaling over $5 million to improve patient care. They include an effort to better evaluate pediatric trauma patients and another to identify effective treatments early in emergency care.
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Heart and VascularNovember 15, 2022Abdominal aortic aneurysm surveillance program saving lives
UC Davis Health and AI software company Illuminate have developed a centralized abdominal aortic aneurysm surveillance program using artificial intelligence software. The effort identifies at-risk abdominal aortic aneurysm patients who may have been ‘lost-to-follow-up’ either due to COVID-19 or other factors.
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November 15, 2022
Sacramento woman celebrates 100th clinical trial dose, cancer-free
A Sacramento woman celebrates the 100th dose of a clinical trial therapy that has left her cancer free. The Phase II clinical trial at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center combines two immunotherapy drugs that lower toxicity and lengthen remission.
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Health and TechnologyNovember 14, 2022UC Davis Health and General Catalyst announce digital medicine collaboration
UC Davis and General Catalyst have announced a new collaboration to develop a digital transformation strategy. As part of the partnership, both institutions will work together to drive digital health innovations in health care delivery, research, education, and public service.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceNovember 10, 2022US ophthalmology residency programs rank last for diversity, according to new study
A diverse physician workforce — one that looks like the patient population — can help improve health equity. But a new study of residency programs in the U.S. found ophthalmology programs rank last in underrepresented minorities compared to other specialties.
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SurgeryNovember 10, 2022Air Force reservist goes to ED with stomach pain, wakes up a month and 12 surgeries later
An active-duty Air Force reservist at Travis Air Force Base became gravely ill. Thanks to a 30-year partnership between UC Davis Health and the Air Force, teams were able to coordinate care and perform lifesaving surgeries.
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Awards and HonorsNovember 09, 2022UC Davis Health wins national awards for Public Affairs and Marketing
The Ragan PR Daily Awards were presented November 2 in New York City, honoring excellence in marketing and communications. UC Davis Health won the top prize in three categories and earned an honorable mention in a fourth.
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School of MedicineNovember 09, 2022Willow Clinic Veterans Day Health Fair takes place Saturday
The 12th annual Willow Clinic Veterans Health Fair on Saturday will offer medical and psychological screenings, haircuts, a coat giveaway and other services for vulnerable populations including veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
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School of MedicineNovember 09, 2022UC Davis medical student serves in the U.S. Air Force while taking a full course load
Second-year medical student Shania Bennett serves her country while taking a full load of classes at the UC Davis School of Medicine. She’s one of relatively few students across the country to participate in the military’s Health Professions Scholarship Program.
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Infectious DiseasesNovember 09, 2022Can adults get RSV?
RSV is commonly associated with children in their first or second year of life. However, RSV can also lead to potentially life-threatening complications for adults. Infectious diseases expert Natascha Tuznik answers questions about why RSV can be severe, particularly for those in high-risk groups.
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AgingNovember 08, 2022Mini Medical School opens registration for 2023 program
Registration for the 2023 Mini Medical School: A Healthy Aging Education Series Program, opens online Nov. 8. Classes begin Feb. 4, 2023. Each course is offered as a live webinar with an opportunity for participants to interact virtually with the presenters.
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School of MedicineNovember 07, 2022UC Davis School of Medicine’s Bayanihan student-run clinic now offers ophthalmology care
The Bayanihan student-run clinic now offers ophthalmology services, thanks to a dedicated volunteer who saw a need for specialized care and recruited two physicians to screen and treat underserved patients for eye diseases.
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ResearchNovember 07, 2022UC Davis gets $15 million to develop and assess AI for breast cancer detection, risk model
A team led by Diana Miglioretti, chief of biostatistics at UC Davis, won a $15 million NCI grant to develop models and use artificial intelligence to make breast cancer screening and surveillance more accurate and equitable.
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Children's HealthNovember 04, 2022What you need to know about bronchiolitis, a complication of RSV
As emergency departments across the country are overwhelmed by children with respiratory infections, UC Davis emergency physicians have recommendations for when you should take your child to the emergency room – and when you might not need to.
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