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Surgery
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October 23, 2026Thoracic surgeon David Tom Cooke elected to American College of Surgeons Board of Regents
Surgeon David Tom Cooke has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the organization's highest leadership body.
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October 23, 2026From heartbreak to hope: First UC Davis fetal care patient turns 10
A family celebrates their son’s 10th birthday, marking a decade since a pioneering UC Davis fetal surgery saved his life from a near-fatal condition.
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October 20, 2026First-in-human study of dual-imaging catheter to assess heart attack risk, guide treatment
UC Davis researchers have concluded the first-in-human testing of a new device that simultaneously detects the biochemical composition and structure of plaque in coronary arteries. This technology could improve detection and personalized treatment of heart disease.
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October 08, 2026How a kidney transplant changed the life of a boy with rare genetic disorder
A boy treated for a rare genetic disorder is living life to the fullest, thanks to a kidney transplant, expert care and supportive family.
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October 02, 2026Diana Farmer elected chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents
Internationally renowned fetal and neonatal surgeon Diana Farmer has been elected chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents, the organization’s highest governing body.
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September 01, 2026A second chance at life started with an unexpected gift
After more than a year on exhausting dialysis, a patient received a life-changing kidney transplant from his wife through the UC Davis Transplant Center.
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August 05, 2026Saadai appointed chief of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery
Payam Saadai, associate professor and fellowship-trained pediatric and fetal surgeon, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery.
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July 28, 2026Courage, trust and expertise save ‘miracle baby’ at UC Davis Health
Elizabeth Randel’s pregnancy faced severe complications. Her water broke early, and her son required complex surgeries. Yet, through expert care, hope triumphed.
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July 09, 2026Early SCFE diagnosis saves child from debilitating complications of hip disorder
When unexplained hip pain left Jordan Magaña struggling to walk, his parents sought care at UC Davis where surgery was expedited to prevent further damage.
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July 07, 2026UC Davis Health study highlights health equity challenges, financial burden of aesthetic surgery complications
Researchers from UC Davis Medical Center have identified significant socioeconomic disparities among patients seeking treatment for complications after aesthetic surgery.
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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 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 12, 2026NIH grant to fund innovative bladder repair option for children
A UC Davis pediatric urologist and bioengineer are developing grafts designed to grow their own blood supply.
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April 30, 2026Vascular surgery resident receives grant to develop AI model to assess surgical technical skills
Vascular surgery resident Keenan Gibson has received a grant to develop an AI model that objectively assesses surgical skills, expanding equitable training globally.
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April 29, 2026New national data ranks UC Davis Health among the nation’s top liver transplant programs
New data ranks UC Davis Health among top liver transplant programs, citing superior patient and graft survival, lower waitlist deaths and faster transplant wait times.
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March 16, 2026New training model helps surgeons practice minimally invasive spina bifida repair
Engineers at UC Davis Tech Foundry and medical professionals at UC Davis Health have developed a teaching model to train surgeons on fetoscopic repair of spina bifida.
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March 12, 2026New data signals high demand in aesthetic surgery in southern, rural U.S. despite access issues
A UC Davis national analysis suggests that Southern, Midwestern and rural regions of the United States are becoming high-demand areas for aesthetic surgery.
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March 05, 2026Patient selected as 2026 National Children’s Miracle Network Champion
UC Davis Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that Shine Arslanian has been selected as a 2026 National Children’s Miracle Network Champion.
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March 04, 2026Teenage daughter’s bone marrow saves dad’s life
After years of fearing and delaying treatment for a blood disease, Hai Trinh finally got a bone marrow transplant — from his 17-year-old child.
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March 02, 2026March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — wear blue on Friday, March 6!
Colorectal cancer is now the No. 1 cancer killer in adults under 50. Early screening and recognizing symptoms help save lives and prevent advanced disease.
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