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July 01, 2022UC Davis oncologist and researcher receives local cancer award
UC Davis oncologist and clinical researcher Mamta Parikh is the recipient of the 2022 Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Research Award. The award will provide Parikh with $25,000 to help fund her research evaluating the role of immunotherapy in bladder cancer.
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July 01, 2022New study explores experiences of transgender and gender expansive physicians
A first-of-its-kind study published in JAMA delves into the ‘transphobia’ facing transgender and gender expansive physicians. UC Davis emergency medicine physician Angela Jarman helped author the study and said there are lessons to be learned.
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June 30, 2022School of Medicine graduates generating knowledge through research
UC Davis School of Medicine graduates from the M.D./Ph.D. program are driving research, as they embark on their careers, by collaborating with renowned scientists and physicians.
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June 29, 2022Easier, more accurate method to detect typhoid infections demonstrated by new study
A new technique for detecting typhoid infections is faster and more accurate than conventional testing, according to a new study. The new approach can significantly help disease monitoring and vaccination planning. An estimated 11 to 20 million people get sick from typhoid every year.
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June 29, 2022
UC Davis receives $1.7 million for digital health equity
UC Davis Health received 1.7 million of federal funding for a Digital Health Equity Program to support the creation of a regional digital public health platform to improve access and continuity of care for vulnerable populations in Sacramento.
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June 28, 2022UC Davis creates new pathway to medical school that starts in community college
A new initiative involving more than two dozen colleges seeks to boost the number of doctors in rural Northern California. Avenue M will identify talented community college students from rural regions, guide them into four-year universities and eventually steer them toward the UC Davis School of Medicine.
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June 28, 2022Potential noninvasive low-cost test for head and neck cancer
UC Davis researchers found that the levels of certain polyamine molecules in saliva and urine samples of head and neck cancer patients were significantly higher than those in healthy individuals. Their study might lead to a noninvasive low-cost method to screen for this cancer.
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June 27, 2022UC Davis Health recognized by Practice Greenhealth as national leader in environmental excellence
UC Davis Health once again receives national awards from Practice Greenhealth for its environmental sustainability programs, including first-time honors as a Top 25 hospital. Programs recognized include sustainable food, waste reduction, transportation and green building.
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June 27, 2022Physician receives grant to strengthen connection between doctors and patients
Second-year gynecologic-oncology fellow Nicole Rubin has received funding from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for Back to Bedside. The resident-led initiative aims to develop innovative strategies for finding deeper connections with patients, improving physician and patient well-being.
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June 24, 2022UC Davis nursing school welcomes new students
A total of 145 students join the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis to pursue graduate education in nursing, physician assistant studies and a family nurse practitioner doctorate.
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June 23, 2022Medical students provide care in remote area of Honduras during summer program
After a two-year pause, the UC Davis School of Medicine has resumed its global health clinical rotation elective. Seven students are spending a month in Honduras providing medical care and presenting health topics during community outreach
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June 23, 2022A mother’s blood may carry the secret to one type of autism
The reactivity of a mother’s autoantibodies to specific fetal brain protein patterns can predict a child’s diagnosis with a type of autism known as MAR ASD. MAR ASD was present in around 20% of autistic kids in samples from Arkansas and Philadelphia and was linked to significant autistic traits.
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June 22, 2022
Scientists hope to create a health ‘scorecard’ for dementia risk
An important new study of diverse communities is looking at how brain changes, genetics and other factors contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The results could affect millions. Among people 65 and older, about 1 in 9 has Alzheimer’s disease.
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June 22, 2022
Medical center kitchen team prepares meals for people experiencing homelessness
Over the past three months, UC Davis Health has prepared and delivered 15,000 meals to a community-based program where people experiencing homelessness recover from illness after being discharged from Sacramento hospitals.
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June 21, 2022Holistic care promotes health equity and improves outcomes
Patients at the Sacramento County Health Center are receiving more than physical and mental care – they’re also getting non-medical needs met. The holistic approach to care started by a UC Davis resident and his attending physician has led to a decrease in emergency room utilization.
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June 17, 2022Jan Nolta receives 2022 Chancellor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Innovation
Stem cell researcher Jan Nolta received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Innovation during the 2022 Chancellor’s Innovation Awards ceremony on June 16. The awards recognize faculty, community partners and industry leaders developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of others and address important needs in the global society.
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June 17, 2022Specialty pharmacy honored for high patient-satisfaction ratings
Specialty Pharmacy was honored for high patient-satisfaction ratings by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, which conducts patient-satisfaction studies for specialty pharmacies around the country.
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June 17, 2022Extreme risk protection orders to prevent mass shootings: What does the research show?
Mass shooters frequently share their plans, creating opportunities to intervene. Experts from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program provide an overview of the research on mass shootings and the “red flag” laws or extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) designed to stop them.
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June 16, 2022
Successful first year for UC Davis program for students with intellectual disabilities
Redwood SEED Scholars, an inclusive UC Davis program for students with intellectual disabilities, has wrapped up a successful first year. Ten scholars will move on to their second year of the first-in-California program.
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June 16, 2022Emergency medicine residents take part in mass casualty exercise
The Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency Program recently conducted a mass casualty exercise in collaboration with David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base. The joint training event involved military and civilian emergency medicine residents from UC Davis Health.
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