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November 2024
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OtolaryngologyNovember 22, 2024‘I’m just thankful to have teeth’: UC Davis Health surgeons rebuild patient’s jaw in a day
A multidisciplinary team completed a jaw restoration procedure ― removing a tumor, placing a bone implant and prefabricated dental prosthetic ― all during one surgery.
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Children's HealthNovember 21, 20242-year-old lives his best life after groundbreaking spina bifida clinical trial
Two years ago, Tobi was the second patient to receive a first-of-its-kind surgery at our Fetal Care and Treatment Center. Look at him now!
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October 2024
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Children's HealthOctober 28, 2024UC Davis Children’s Hospital provides life-saving care to Lodi baby
Ruthie Eyer was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect. Coming to UC Davis Children’s Hospital helped save her life.
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School of MedicineOctober 24, 2024UC Davis medical residency programs expand to Central Valley
UC Davis resident physicians training in OB-GYN and cardiothoracic surgery are caring for patients in Modesto under a new partnership with Doctors Medical Center.
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ResearchOctober 24, 2024Could a new medical approach fix faulty genes before birth?
A new biomedical tool successfully delivers genetic material to edit faulty genes in developing fetal brain cells. This might stop disease progression of genetic-based neurodevelopmental conditions and provide a cure by the time the baby is born.
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Children's HealthOctober 23, 2024Orthopaedic project aims to reduce children’s exposure to opioids
Surgeon Amanda Whitaker has received a grant from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America to study how to reduce opioid use in children.
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Neurological HealthOctober 08, 2024‘So wonderful to walk and have no pain’: Endoscopic spine surgery has patient dancing again
Endoscopic spine surgery at the UC Davis Spine Center gave patient Alma Contreras her life back.
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September 2024
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Cancer CareSeptember 24, 2024Black surgeons from across the nation meet and network at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health’s commitment to advancing health equity was on full display while hosting the annual scientific meeting of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons.
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Heart and VascularSeptember 19, 2024UC Davis Health receives approval for new procedure to treat complex aortic aneurysms
UC Davis has become the only hospital in the Sacramento region to perform TAMBE, a minimally invasive, life-saving treatment for complex aortic aneurysms
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Internal MedicineSeptember 18, 2024New technology could increase donor kidneys for transplants
Researchers are assessing the promising method of extending the life of kidneys shortly before transplantation to potentially expand the donor pool.
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SurgerySeptember 18, 2024Nonsurgical procedure brings relief to those with thyroid nodules
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) offers a nonsurgical, outpatient treatment for UC Davis Health patients with thyroid nodules.
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GI and Liver HealthSeptember 03, 2024UC Davis Health celebrates one-year anniversary of new liver transplant program
The Transplant Center is celebrating the one-year anniversary of completing its first liver transplant. During this first year, the center performed a higher-than-expected 41 liver transplants.
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August 2024
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Neurological HealthAugust 14, 2024New brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to ‘speak’ again
A brain-computer interface developed by UC Davis Health accurately translates brain signals into speech. The device implanted in the brain of a man with ALS is the most accurate system of its kind.
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July 2024
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Burn CareJuly 25, 2024
UC Davis burn center celebrates 50th anniversary, honors chief surgeon
The Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center marked its 50th anniversary and awarded its chief surgeon a prestigious endowed chair.
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SurgeryJuly 09, 2024Understanding how abdominal aortic aneurysms grow in women
New research indicates that abdominal aortic aneurysms grow faster in women and suggests clinical guidelines should be revised.
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June 2024
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Children's HealthJune 12, 2024UC Davis Children's Hospital is again named Level 1 Children's Surgery Center
Once again, UC Davis Children’s Hospital has earned the distinction of being a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons.
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Cancer CareJune 07, 2024Lung cancer breakthroughs: New imaging technologies may change course for top cancer killer
Two imaging technologies break new ground in the fight against lung cancer. One leads to earlier detection and the other to better care.
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May 2024
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Orthopaedic CareMay 08, 2024
Orthopaedic surgeon among first to place new shock absorber implant for knee pain
Orthopaedic surgeon Cassandra Lee performed a leading-edge procedure with a new implant called the MISHA Knee System that alleviated the chronic pain of a firefighter who underwent 11 previous surgeries.
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April 2024
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ResearchApril 30, 2024Pediatric surgeon receives Hartwell Foundation award for biomedical research
Pediatric surgeon Erin Brown has been selected for a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award. She’ll use the funds to develop stem cells to improve neuroblastoma treatment.
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Children's HealthApril 26, 2024Pediatric Neurological Surgery team expands to better serve patients
By combining the subspecialty expertise of all three surgeons on the team, UC Davis Health can offer treatment for the full breadth of pediatric neurosurgical disorders.
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Children's HealthApril 16, 2024Robotic-assisted surgery for children now offered at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Pediatric general surgeon Payam Saadai directs the pediatric robotic-assisted surgery program, which is now available at the UC Davis Children’s Surgery Center.
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Children's HealthApril 12, 2024Surgeons use collarbone to create new upper arm for young cancer patient
When Sydney Engle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, her parents put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital and R. Lor Randall.
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GI and Liver HealthApril 01, 2024UC Davis Health’s liver transplant program receives Medicare and Medicaid certification
The Transplant Center has been certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, expanding access to a greater number of liver transplant patients.
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March 2024
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Orthopaedic CareMarch 22, 2024New implant helps repair knee cartilage in UC Davis Health patients
A UC Davis Health orthopaedic surgeon is among the first in the country to implant a new resorbable device to repair knee cartilage.
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Heart and VascularMarch 21, 2024UC Davis Health to begin region’s first-of-its kind clinical trial to treat complex aortic aneurysms
Vascular surgeon Steven Maximus has received approval from the FDA to begin a physician-sponsored investigational device exemption trial for treating complex aortic aneurysms.
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SurgeryMarch 15, 2024Vascular surgeon Steven Maximus named director of the UC Davis Aortic Center
Vascular surgeon Steven Maximus was named the new director of the Aortic Center, which provides patients a full range of services for complex aortic diseases.
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Cancer CareMarch 08, 2024Colon and rectal cancer on the rise in young adults
Colon and rectal cancer are on the rise among young adults. Screenings now start at 45. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, one young mother has a message.
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February 2024
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Orthopaedic CareFebruary 28, 2024Patient perspective gains importance in evaluating surgery success
Medicaid and Medicare will soon require patient perspectives when assessing the success of certain surgeries, a practice UC Davis Health has been doing for years.
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GI and Liver HealthFebruary 13, 2024UC Davis Health performs world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided biopsy with new needle
Endoscopy team members successfully performed the world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided core biopsy of a pancreatic tumor, collecting larger than normal core of tissue.
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SurgeryFebruary 01, 2024Master Sgt. asks surgeon who saved his life to perform Air Force reenlistment ceremony
Two years after she helped to save his life, UC Davis Health surgeon Rachel Russo performed an Air Force reenlistment ceremony for Master Sgt. Manny Salinas.
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