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August 2022
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ResearchAugust 09, 2022Interdisciplinary team receives grant to improve rapid diagnostics
An interdisciplinary team has been awarded a five-year, $5.9M grant from the NIH for its work on innovative, non-intrusive diagnostic technology that aims to shorten the time it takes to diagnose a range of diseases from asthma to autism.
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Children's HealthAugust 08, 2022
7 things to know about polio
New York state health officials warned last week that hundreds of people may have been infected with the polio virus. We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, about polio and what we need to know.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 05, 2022UC Davis nursing school welcomes Betty Irene Moore fellows for third annual Convocation
The annual gathering of fellows from the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators featured a keynote and structured learning activities focused on leadership, innovation and networking.
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Cancer CareAugust 05, 2022Eighth annual Crush Challenge bike ride to accelerate cancer research on Aug. 27
A unique cancer research fundraising event, the Crush Challenge, is back for its eighth year on August 27. Register now for the bike ride through the beautiful Napa Valley. Don’t cycle? Tickets are also available to food and wine events!
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Children's HealthAugust 04, 2022Pediatric Critical Care Colloquium set for Oct. 21-23
Physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, respiratory therapists and other health care professionals are invited to attend the 27th annual Pediatric Critical Care Colloquium on Oct. 21-23, 2022.
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School of MedicineAugust 03, 2022Angelica Martin: The health policy whisperer
Even before she enrolled at the UC Davis School of Medicine, Angelica Martin was a champion for the underserved, rallying hundreds of advocates to change health care policies. Now a fourth-year student, she’s on a mission to persuade classmates to do the same.
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Health and TechnologyAugust 03, 2022Obesity and age at menopause affect women’s heart failure risk
A study analyzed the risk of heart failure in women and its link to their BMI, waist circumference and age they entered menopause. It urged clinicians to consider a patient's weight and menopausal history when evaluating their risk of heart failure.
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Medical CenterAugust 02, 2022When should you call 911?
The Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, local emergency services, and the four major hospital systems in Sacramento have launched a campaign to help educate the community about the appropriate use of the 911 system and emergency departments.
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School of MedicineAugust 01, 2022Class of 2026 honored at School of Medicine Induction program
The UC Davis School of Medicine welcomed 133 new students at a well-attended induction ceremony where hundreds of family members and close friends cheered from their seats at the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts.
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Violence PreventionAugust 01, 2022
Free course to help health care providers reduce gun violence
The BulletPoints Project has launched a free online course to help health care providers and others reduce gun violence. The hour-long training teaches clinicians how to identify at-risk patients and how to intervene according to the type and level of risk of firearm violence.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingAugust 01, 2022UC Davis Health nurse honored for ‘rocking’ nursing world
Aron King is among 16 nurse leaders nationwide awarded for his leadership, civic involvement and professional and educational achievements by the National Black Nurses Association. King serves patients at UC Davis Medical Center and is a doctoral student at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
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Cancer CareAugust 01, 2022World Lung Cancer Day is August 1
World Lung Cancer Day is August 1 and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center wants to do something about low rates of lung cancer screening in California. The cancer center urges the public to leverage new guidelines meant to catch lung cancer earlier.
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July 2022
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Children's HealthJuly 29, 2022
What you need to know about the latest parechovirus outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sounded the alarm this month about a large number of cases of parechovirus circulating nationally.We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, what we need to know about this current outbreak.
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Eye Health and Vision ScienceJuly 29, 2022Jennifer Li appointed chair of Eye Bank Association of America
Jennifer Li, a professor of ophthalmology, has been appointed to the prestigious position of chair of the Eye Bank Association of America. The organization provides education and support for cornea transplantation, a procedure that has restored eyesight for thousands of people.
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Children's HealthJuly 28, 2022How to prevent infant sleep-related deaths
SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is still killing infants in Sacramento County. While the total number of infant sleep-related deaths is decreasing, these deaths are still occurring. Here are tips to prevent infant sleep-related deaths.
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ResearchJuly 27, 2022Two Studies Show Healthy Davis Together Prevented Infections, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Two studies show the positive impact of Healthy Davis Together. The program, which provided access to regular COVID-19 testing, promoted vaccinations and other safety precautions, and supported local businesses, reduced test positivity rates, prevented illness and saved lives, the studies found.
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Medical CenterJuly 26, 2022U.S. News names UC Davis Medical Center among the nation’s best
UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. In the publication’s annual survey ranking, the medical center is the No. 1 hospital in Sacramento and No. 6 in California.
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MIND InstituteJuly 25, 2022Program helps over 400 families navigate autism resources and services
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Family Navigator Program offers help accessing services, therapies and resources after an autism diagnosis. The free program has now helped more than 400 families and includes a parent support group.
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ResearchJuly 25, 2022How does removing the voice box affect the sense of smell?
A new UC Davis Health study showed that patients who had surgery to remove their voice box experienced changes to their sense of smell that affected their quality of life, even two years post-operation. It stressed the importance of patient counseling on olfactory side effects.
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CoronavirusJuly 22, 2022International study identifies risks for long COVID in children
A new international study done by researchers at three academic medical institutions including UC Davis Health, offers a clearer picture of the risks associated with long COVID in children.
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MIND InstituteJuly 21, 2022Sign up to learn about MIND Institute studies you could take part in
The UC Davis MIND Institute has created a new, user-friendly registry for people interested in taking part in research. Signing up takes just a couple of minutes and allows you to learn about studies that might be a good fit for your family.
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Violence PreventionJuly 20, 2022Survey finds alarming trend toward political violence
A new report published by researchers at the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program reveals alarming trends in attitudes toward violence, including political violence, in the United States.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJuly 20, 2022UC Davis nursing school researchers present on international stage
Researchers from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis will present at the International Nursing Research Congress on varied topics. These will range from understanding microaggressions and nurse practitioner burnout to wilderness medicine for interprofessional education
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Medical CenterJuly 20, 2022UC Davis Medical Center receives national awards for stroke and heart failure care
UC Davis Medical Center has received four national awards from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. The awards recognize a commitment to research-based guidelines for stroke and heart failure care.
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Mental HealthJuly 20, 2022New 988 number is the 911 for mental health emergencies
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help can now be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week simply by dialing or texting 988. Within the United States, the number connects directly to trained mental health professionals at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Medical CenterJuly 19, 2022
What to do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake
Most rattlesnake bites occur between the months of April and October. Being aware of your surroundings and knowing how to respond when encountering a rattlesnake are key to avoiding a dangerous rattlesnake bite.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJuly 18, 2022UC Davis nursing school adds new dean focused on faculty practice, workforce development
Deb Bakerjian brings nearly three decades of experience as an advanced practice provider and policy advocate to a new leadership role at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
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MIND InstituteJuly 18, 2022MIND Institute marks World Fragile X Day with expert discussion, teal lights
The UC Davis MIND Institute is marking World Fragile X Day with teal lights and an expert panel discussion. The genetic condition causes developmental delays and is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and most common single gene cause of autism.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJuly 15, 2022Area high schoolers get hands-on lessons in nursing
More than three dozen students from underserved high schools in Sacramento spent two weeks at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. They received hands-on experience and discovered the pathways to a future in the nursing profession.
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ResearchJuly 15, 2022New trial hopes to improve health care for women with gestational diabetes
A new trial focuses on behavioral strategies to improve healthcare among racially and ethnically diverse patients with gestational diabetes. The trial aims to identify effective interventions that increase preventive screening for type 2 diabetes after a gestational diabetes diagnosis.
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MIND InstituteJuly 15, 2022
Summer Institute focused on life after high school for kids with autism, ADHD, more
The UC Davis MIND Institute’s annual Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is focused on strategies to support individuals with ADHD, Down syndrome, autism and more as they prepare for life after high school. The virtual event will take place Aug. 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
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Violence PreventionJuly 14, 2022Machine learning identifies gun buyers at risk of suicide
A first-of-its-kind study from the Violence Prevention Research Program at UC Davis shows an algorithm can forecast the likelihood of firearm suicide using handgun purchasing data. The study was published in JAMA Network Open.
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CoronavirusJuly 13, 2022Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic
Disruptive events in the world, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, may increase the risk for child physical abuse. Therefore, researchers looked at emergency department encounters at nine hospitals to examine the impact the pandemic has had on child physical abuse.
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School of MedicineJuly 13, 2022Sacramento businessman Jim Anderson spearheads new era for wellness with $5 million gift
The UC Davis School of Medicine has received $5 million from Sacramento businessman Jim Anderson to launch the Office of Wellness Education. Opened on July 1, it is a first-of-its-kind commitment to addressing the area of well-being for the UC Davis Health community.
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Children's HealthJuly 12, 2022Congenital syphilis linked to socioeconomic factors in small/medium California counties
A new UC Davis Health study finds that California residents living in small-to-medium California counties had higher rates of congenital syphilis infection, female poverty and lower levels of education, compared to those in large, metropolitan California counties. The study was published in the Journal of Perinatology.
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MIND InstituteJuly 12, 2022Social-sexual education for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
People with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism, are often not given the tools to create romantic relationships in a meaningful, safe way. This puts them at risk for sexual abuse. A new educational program, tested in partnership with the UC Davis MIND Institute, may help foster healthy, romantic relationships.
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Neurological HealthJuly 12, 2022NIH Grant Creates National Center at UC Davis
A new center that stands to transform surgical procedures and brain monitoring using light-based, artificial intelligence-informed technologies will soon be part of Aggie Square thanks to a prestigious $6.3 million P41 grant from NIH’s National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
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Cancer CareJuly 12, 2022Safeway grant explores nexus between food and cancer
The Safeway Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to a UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher. The funding will help examine the relationship between food insecurity and the survival of breast cancer patients.
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Children's HealthJuly 11, 2022Global team of scientists discover a new gene causing severe neurodevelopmental delays
UC Davis geneticist Suma Shankar led an international team of researchers on a set of studies that resulted in the discovery of a new gene linked to a neurodevelopmental syndrome that can cause embryonic death and profound developmental delays.
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CoronavirusJuly 08, 2022
How to protect yourself from COVID subvariant BA.5
BA.5 is the most easily transmissible COVID variant to date, able to evade previous immunity from COVID infection and vaccination. As of last Saturday, it accounted for more than half of the country’s new COVID cases. Here are ways to protect yourself from BA.5.
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Cancer CareJuly 08, 2022New gene profiling technology reveals melanoma biomarkers
New technology used by UC Davis researchers has uncovered melanoma biomarkers expressed by specific tumor cells as well as neighboring cells in the so-called tumor microenvironment. The study results may help diagnose melanoma earlier when it is more treatable.
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Neurological HealthJuly 07, 2022He had problems swallowing and sometimes choked when he talked. Was it anxiety?
Five years ago, Craig began having problems swallowing food. His voice was also hoarse and would sometimes lock up when he was talking, creating a panic attack. His doctor prescribed anti-anxiety medication. The cause turned out to be something very common, but also potentially life-threatening.
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Children's HealthJuly 06, 2022Free heart screenings in Sacramento for 12- to 25-year-olds
One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. The Kyle J. Taylor Foundation (KJTF), in collaboration with UC Davis Health and Project ADAM Sacramento, is hosting a heart screening event to help identify youth with an undiagnosed heart condition.
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School of MedicineJuly 05, 2022UC Davis School of Medicine earns full accreditation
The School of Medicine has been granted full accreditation for eight years by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in the United States and Canada.
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Medical CenterJuly 05, 2022Less sex during menopause transition not linked to sexual pain
A new study finds that declines in the frequency of sexual intercourse during the transition to menopause were not associated with an increased risk of developing pain with intercourse. The study was published by the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Cancer CareJuly 01, 2022UC Davis oncologist and researcher receives local cancer award
UC Davis oncologist and clinical researcher Mamta Parikh is the recipient of the 2022 Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Research Award. The award will provide Parikh with $25,000 to help fund her research evaluating the role of immunotherapy in bladder cancer.
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Public HealthJuly 01, 2022New study explores experiences of transgender and gender expansive physicians
A first-of-its-kind study published in JAMA delves into the ‘transphobia’ facing transgender and gender expansive physicians. UC Davis emergency medicine physician Angela Jarman helped author the study and said there are lessons to be learned.
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June 2022
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School of MedicineJune 30, 2022School of Medicine graduates generating knowledge through research
UC Davis School of Medicine graduates from the M.D./Ph.D. program are driving research, as they embark on their careers, by collaborating with renowned scientists and physicians.
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Public HealthJune 29, 2022Easier, more accurate method to detect typhoid infections demonstrated by new study
A new technique for detecting typhoid infections is faster and more accurate than conventional testing, according to a new study. The new approach can significantly help disease monitoring and vaccination planning. An estimated 11 to 20 million people get sick from typhoid every year.
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UnderservedJune 29, 2022
UC Davis receives $1.7 million for digital health equity
UC Davis Health received 1.7 million of federal funding for a Digital Health Equity Program to support the creation of a regional digital public health platform to improve access and continuity of care for vulnerable populations in Sacramento.
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School of MedicineJune 28, 2022UC Davis creates new pathway to medical school that starts in community college
A new initiative involving more than two dozen colleges seeks to boost the number of doctors in rural Northern California. Avenue M will identify talented community college students from rural regions, guide them into four-year universities and eventually steer them toward the UC Davis School of Medicine.
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Cancer CareJune 28, 2022Potential noninvasive low-cost test for head and neck cancer
UC Davis researchers found that the levels of certain polyamine molecules in saliva and urine samples of head and neck cancer patients were significantly higher than those in healthy individuals. Their study might lead to a noninvasive low-cost method to screen for this cancer.
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Medical CenterJune 27, 2022UC Davis Health recognized by Practice Greenhealth as national leader in environmental excellence
UC Davis Health once again receives national awards from Practice Greenhealth for its environmental sustainability programs, including first-time honors as a Top 25 hospital. Programs recognized include sustainable food, waste reduction, transportation and green building.
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Medical CenterJune 27, 2022Physician receives grant to strengthen connection between doctors and patients
Second-year gynecologic-oncology fellow Nicole Rubin has received funding from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for Back to Bedside. The resident-led initiative aims to develop innovative strategies for finding deeper connections with patients, improving physician and patient well-being.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJune 24, 2022UC Davis nursing school welcomes new students
A total of 145 students join the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis to pursue graduate education in nursing, physician assistant studies and a family nurse practitioner doctorate.
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School of MedicineJune 23, 2022Medical students provide care in remote area of Honduras during summer program
After a two-year pause, the UC Davis School of Medicine has resumed its global health clinical rotation elective. Seven students are spending a month in Honduras providing medical care and presenting health topics during community outreach
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MIND InstituteJune 23, 2022A mother’s blood may carry the secret to one type of autism
The reactivity of a mother’s autoantibodies to specific fetal brain protein patterns can predict a child’s diagnosis with a type of autism known as MAR ASD. MAR ASD was present in around 20% of autistic kids in samples from Arkansas and Philadelphia and was linked to significant autistic traits.
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Public HealthJune 22, 2022
Scientists hope to create a health ‘scorecard’ for dementia risk
An important new study of diverse communities is looking at how brain changes, genetics and other factors contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The results could affect millions. Among people 65 and older, about 1 in 9 has Alzheimer’s disease.
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UnderservedJune 22, 2022
Medical center kitchen team prepares meals for people experiencing homelessness
Over the past three months, UC Davis Health has prepared and delivered 15,000 meals to a community-based program where people experiencing homelessness recover from illness after being discharged from Sacramento hospitals.
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UnderservedJune 21, 2022Holistic care promotes health equity and improves outcomes
Patients at the Sacramento County Health Center are receiving more than physical and mental care – they’re also getting non-medical needs met. The holistic approach to care started by a UC Davis resident and his attending physician has led to a decrease in emergency room utilization.
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ResearchJune 17, 2022Jan Nolta receives 2022 Chancellor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Innovation
Stem cell researcher Jan Nolta received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Innovation during the 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Awards ceremony on June 16. The awards recognize faculty, community partners and industry leaders developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of others and address important needs in the global society.
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Medical CenterJune 17, 2022Specialty pharmacy honored for high patient-satisfaction ratings
Specialty Pharmacy was honored for high patient-satisfaction ratings by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, which conducts patient-satisfaction studies for specialty pharmacies around the country.
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Violence PreventionJune 17, 2022Extreme risk protection orders to prevent mass shootings: What does the research show?
Mass shooters frequently share their plans, creating opportunities to intervene. Experts from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program provide an overview of the research on mass shootings and the “red flag” laws or extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) designed to stop them.
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MIND InstituteJune 16, 2022
Successful first year for UC Davis program for students with intellectual disabilities
Redwood SEED Scholars, an inclusive UC Davis program for students with intellectual disabilities, has wrapped up a successful first year. Ten scholars will move on to their second year of the first-in-California program.
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Medical CenterJune 16, 2022Emergency medicine residents take part in mass casualty exercise
The Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency Program recently conducted a mass casualty exercise in collaboration with David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base. The joint training event involved military and civilian emergency medicine residents from UC Davis Health.
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Neurological HealthJune 15, 2022Health Equity Academy gives high school students insight into health care careers
The Health Equity Academy outreach program offers high school students higher education resources and mentorship opportunities for careers in medicine and health care. The program is focused on students from underserved communities.
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SurgeryJune 15, 2022Cardiac surgery chief set to deliver presidential address at international conference
Bob Kiaii is scheduled to deliver his presidential address at the International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery’s (ISMICS) 2022 Annual Scientific Meetings being held in Warsaw. Kiaii has held the role of president of ISMICS for the past year.
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Children's HealthJune 14, 2022U.S. News & World Report names UC Davis Children’s Hospital among nation’s best
UC Davis Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report in five pediatric specialty areas: neonatology, pediatric diabetes & endocrinology, pediatric nephrology, pediatric orthopedics, and pediatric pulmonology & lung surgery.
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ResearchJune 13, 2022Increased overdose and mental health risks persist two years after opioid dose reduction
A new UC Davis Health study suggests that the increased rates of overdose and mental health crisis observed during the first year after opioid dose tapering persist through the second year. The study was published June 13 in JAMA Network Open.
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Children's HealthJune 13, 2022UC Davis Health receives AAMC Telehealth Equity Catalyst Award
UC Davis Health has received a Telehealth Equity Catalyst (TEC) Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for its efforts to advance health care equity and telehealth.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2022Triple-digit heat calls for water safety
As the temperature reaches into triple digits these days, more children will undoubtedly cool off in backyard swimming pools. But how safe are our pools? UC Davis Health pediatricians are stressing the importance of appropriate fencing to keep small children safe
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Medical CenterJune 10, 2022UC Davis simulation center hosts high school students for immersive learning sessions
The UC Davis Health Center for Simulation and Education Enhancement is hosting local high school students as part of a California Career Technical Education Career Pathway program. The focus is on health science and medical technology.
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Cancer CareJune 10, 2022Dogs inhale new immunotherapy to fight lung cancer
An inhaled immunotherapy successfully treated cancer in some companion dogs as part of a clinical trial conducted by UC Davis oncology and veterinary researchers. Recently published study results show potential for fighting cancer in humans as well.
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Children's HealthJune 10, 2022Summer is near but winter respiratory viruses are still here
Winter may have come and gone, but it left behind some respiratory viruses. Although summer is around the corner, UC Davis Health experts are still seeing cases of influenza (flu), RSV and other respiratory viruses, which is unusual.
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Neurological HealthJune 08, 2022Grey and White Matters support group offers traumatic brain injury patients hope, support
Grey and White Matters, a support group for traumatic brain injury survivors, their caregivers and family members, provides hope and resources during recovery and beyond. The group, which includes people of all ages, has been active for a decade.
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SurgeryJune 08, 2022UC Davis Health opens new center focused on musculoskeletal research
The new Oak Park Lawrence J. Ellison Musculoskeletal Research Center officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6. The new facility provides laboratories for conducting broad interdisciplinary research in musculoskeletal tissue and cellular biomechanics, regeneration and repair.
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SurgeryJune 07, 2022UC Davis awarded prestigious NIH grant to train scientists in musculoskeletal research
The Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering recently received the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 training program grant, boosting the departments’ capacity to train and educate the next generation of scientists in musculoskeletal research.
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Violence PreventionJune 07, 2022California’s ‘red flag’ law utilized for 58 threatened mass shootings
A new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program shows that California’s “red flag” law was utilized for 58 threatened mass shootings during the first three years after it was implemented. The majority of GVROs (96.5%) were filed by law enforcement officers to prevent threatened violence.
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Public HealthJune 07, 2022Study explores health effects of wildfire exposure on babies and pregnant people
Researchers are looking for pregnant people who were in Northern California during last year’s wildfire season, which included the Dixie and Caldor fires, to take part in a study. They’re exploring the potential impacts of wildfire exposure on pregnancy and babies.
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MIND InstituteJune 06, 2022Camp MIND offers in-person fun for autistic children, those with ADHD and more
Camp MIND, a summer day camp for autistic kids and teens, as well as children with other neurodevelopmental disabilities, is back in person this summer. The program at the UC Davis MIND Institute offers crafts, activities and games.
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AgingJune 06, 2022Researchers develop medication-free approach for behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects memory, but it also causes behavioral changes like aggression, depression and hallucinations. Patients are often overmedicated and sedated to control behavior. A new approach ditches the drugs and trains caregivers to become “behavioral detectives.”
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJune 06, 2022School of Nursing commencement this Thursday
A total of 135 students will receive their diplomas and hoods when the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis hosts its annual Commencement celebration. It will be the first in-person commencement for the school since 2019.
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Medical CenterJune 03, 2022Learning to fly: Peregrine falcon fledglings take flight
Now six weeks old, the UC Davis Medical Center peregrine falcons have made their first attempts at flying. The fledglings are learning to fly so they can begin to hunt and leave the nest.
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Children's HealthJune 03, 2022How to protect kids from gun violence at home
More than 1,500 children and teens were killed in homicides and accidental shootings last year. Many of these deaths could have been prevented by putting some additional protections in place at home. Here are some ways to protect kids from gun violence at home.
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Children's HealthJune 03, 2022Walmart and Sam’s Club help raise funds for local hospitalized kids
The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign at Walmart/Sam’s Club is set to begin. During the annual month-long fundraiser, shoppers can support local pediatric patients treated at UC Davis Children’s Hospital by rounding up at the register or donating online.
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Betty Irene Moore School of NursingJune 03, 2022UC Davis nursing graduate students showcase scholarly work at annual academic symposium
Graduate students present their scholarly work in a series of presentations June 3. Activities include dissertation and research poster presentations led by doctoral, nursing, physician assistant and family nurse practitioner students.
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Children's HealthJune 02, 2022Scoop Scoot ice cream race raises funds for UC Davis Child Life
The 2022 ALCAL Scoop Scoot is scheduled for Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at William Land Park. The family-friendly event raises funds for organizations including the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department, which helps bring fund toys, art supplies and more for children in our hospital.
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Medical CenterJune 01, 2022UC Davis Health receives AMSN PRISM Award® for exemplary practice
The Orthopaedic/Trauma Unit has received the prestigious AMSN PRISM Award®, an honor recognizing exceptional nursing practice, leadership, and outcomes in hospital medical-surgical units. This recognition marked UC Davis’ eighth AMSN PRISM Award®, which is tied for the most earned by any institution.
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CoronavirusJune 01, 2022How to resist peer pressure when you’re the only one wearing a mask
Indirect or unspoken peer pressure – the peer pressure to conform to specific behaviors based on what other members of a group are doing – is motivating people to ditch their masks, despite their best judgment. Here’s how to avoid the pressure to conform.
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