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July 01, 2026Fourth of July fireworks can cause serious eye injuries, doctor warns
Nearly 1 in 5 fireworks injuries involve the eyes. An eye doctor explains the risks and shares tips to protect yourself and your family.
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July 01, 2026Discovery could help prevent cancer drug resistance before it starts
New UC Davis research provides key insights into cancer drug resistance and offers hope for the creation of more effective therapies.
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July 01, 2026UC Davis Transplant Center expands access to life-saving liver care for veterans
Sacramento VA and UC Davis Health have expanded veterans’ access to liver transplants, tripling procedures through close collaboration, faster wait times and innovative technology.
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June 30, 2026Smartwatch study finds older adults can accurately judge their mental sharpness in daily life
A new study shows that older adults’ perceptions of their mental sharpness closely align with their actual cognitive performance. The findings may help clinicians better understand and support patients.
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June 30, 2026Emergency medicine physician Angela Jarman wins award from national organization
Angela Jarman earned the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's Young Investigator Award for her impactful work in addressing gender disparities in emergency care.
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June 29, 2026A new chapter for falcon fledglings and a thank you to Bill Corbett
The UC Davis Health peregrine falcon story has entered a complex, emotional new chapter.
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June 29, 2026Teenagers move from curiosity to careers through SHINES, a UC Davis pathway into nursing
The School of Nursing’s SHINES program is guiding students toward nursing careers by pairing early exposure with mentorship and hands‑on experience.
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June 29, 2026Summer edition of Synthesis magazine available online
Synthesis magazine’s summer issue highlights innovative research, advanced cancer care and inspiring patient stories reflecting UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s commitment to curing cancer.
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June 26, 2026Bringing cancer clinical trials close to home
UC Davis Cancer Care Network launches first-of-its-kind breast cancer clinical trial, bringing innovative treatment closer to patients in rural and underserved communities.
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June 26, 2026UC Davis Health among first in the nation to offer new clinical trial for high-risk heart patients
UC Davis Health is among the first to enroll participants in a new clinical trial for cardiovascular patients undergoing high-risk coronary artery stenting procedures.
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June 25, 2026From Labs to Lives: UC Davis receives $40 million NIH award to speed up access to new treatments
The UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center has bridged the gap between research and patient care for 20 years.
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June 23, 2026
Can friendly social robots help ease a child’s anxiety at the doctor’s office?
A study at the UC Davis MIND Institute is examining if social robots, called LOVOTS, can reduce stress for children at medical appointments.
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June 22, 2026Virtual Summer Institute will focus on tech use and neurodevelopmental disabilities
The 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will highlight the use of technology: research, risks and strategies for support.
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June 18, 2026“Stool School” helps parents master infant ostomy care
When Michael Randel was born with no anal opening, his family enrolled in a unique program to learn how to care for his ostomy.
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June 18, 2026Delivering better care for premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
A study has demonstrated a new computational method that could better predict which infants will develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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June 17, 2026UC Davis Children’s Hospital names new surgeon-in-chief
Accomplished academic pediatric surgeon Kathleen van Leeuwen has been appointed surgeon-in-chief of UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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June 17, 2026Historic study looks at cancer risk in Asian Americans
ASPIRE study recruits Asian Americans in Sacramento to examine cancer disparities, risk factors, with the aim of improving prevention, screening and culturally tailored interventions.
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June 16, 2026Data suggests ‘red flag’ laws are linked to sustained reductions in arrests
Individuals issued extreme risk protection orders, also known as “red flag” laws, had lower arrest rates during the order — and even after it expired.
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June 16, 2026Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky wins prestigious Pew Biomedical Scholar Award
UC Davis neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky will join the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences to continue his work studying how the brain encodes speech and language.
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June 15, 2026
Brain-computer interface enables independent, accurate communication for man living with ALS
A new UC Davis study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, shows a brain-computer interface system allows man living with ALS to ‘speak’ clearly, unassisted for a prolonged period.
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