Neurological Health
Do cultural differences affect perceived cognitive decline?
NIH grant explores subjective cognitive decline and dementia risks in older adults
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Neurological HealthJUNE 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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ResearchJUNE 09, 2026Decoding Dementia
The multi-year initiative is a collaboration between Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Brittany Dugger and Child Family Professor in Engineering Chen-Nee Chuah.
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Public HealthJUNE 03, 2026Air pollution may be harming your brain’s ‘encyclopedia’
A new study finds higher long-term exposure to fine air pollution (PM2.5) is linked to lower semantic memory — the type of memory used for facts, words and general knowledge.
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Neurological HealthMAY 18, 2026From paralysis to cheer practice: Neurosurgeons help Emily “be a kid again”
Emily Roberts awoke one morning with her left leg paralyzed. She was airlifted to UC Davis Children’s Hospital, where neurosurgeons performed three surgeries to get her walking (and jumping!) again.
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Neurological HealthAPRIL 17, 2026Comprehensive guidance on surgical management of ossified posterior longitudinal ligament
A new review explains how doctors diagnose and treat ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, a condition causing cervical spinal cord compression. It compares surgical approaches and offers a practical decision guide to improve patient outcomes.
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Neurological HealthAPRIL 01, 2026NIH awards $15.8 million to UC Davis Health for major Hispanic-Latino brain health study
The NIH has awarded neurologist and dementia expert Charles DeCarli a $15.85 million grant to support one of the nation’s most extensive studies on brain aging in Hispanic-Latino communities.
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MIND InstituteMARCH 25, 2026New MIND Institute pathway connects HBCU students with research careers
The UC Davis MIND Institute is offering a summer research pathway program for students from Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black university.
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Neurological HealthMARCH 11, 2026UC Davis Health named a Center for Comprehensive MS Care
UC Davis Health has been recognized as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care with neurologists, rehabilitation therapists and mental health experts delivering lifelong care.
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Neurological HealthMARCH 09, 2026
Why one family named their baby after a UC Davis Health neurosurgeon
Meet the Izquierdos who named their newborn boy after UC Davis neurosurgeon Cameron Sadegh who treated the dad for hydrocephalus, a serious brain condition.
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Neurological HealthMARCH 05, 2026Daylight saving time triggers more migraines, cuts deep sleep
The annual transition to Daylight Saving Time reduces deep sleep and is associated with more migraines, according to UC Davis Health researchers.
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