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August 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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August 09, 2022What to do if you think you have monkeypox
As cases of monkeypox rise, many people are unsure what to do if they suspect they have the disease. Patients who are concerned about a possible infection should contact their primary care physician’s office to speak to an advice nurse.
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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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July 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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