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August 28, 2025New study shows stress impacts the heart at a molecular level
New research reveals that stress affects more than just the mind — it also alters heart function at the molecular level.
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August 28, 2025Center for Neuroscience names Marie Burns new director
Vision neuroscientist Marie E. Burns has been appointed director of the Center for Neuroscience after serving as interim director for the past year.
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August 27, 2025Thiran Jayasundera appointed chair of Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Kanishka Thiran Jayasundera has been appointed professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science in the UC Davis School of Medicine.
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August 26, 2025MIND Institute event to spotlight path to adulthood for neurodivergent individuals
The MIND Institute kicks off its popular lecture series with a symposium on the transition to adulthood for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
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August 25, 2025Having a sense of purpose may protect against dementia
People who reported a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, according to a new UC Davis study.
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August 21, 2025Football injury leads to discovery of a tumor in boy’s leg
An 8-year-old boy needed treatment for an osteoid osteoma. His family turned to UC Davis Children’s Hospital to get him back in the game.
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August 20, 2025UC Davis Medical Center to become first Special Pathogen Treatment Center in Northern California
UC Davis Medical Center is on track to become the first Special Pathogen Treatment Center in Northern California, to handle patients with contagious infectious diseases.
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August 19, 2025James F. Holmes appointed chair of Emergency Medicine
James F. Holmes has been named the chair and Bo Tomas Brofeldt Endowed Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
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August 18, 2025Autism, ADHD or both? Research offers new insights for clinicians
New UC Davis Health research offers insights for clinicians about the connections between autism and ADHD, which commonly occur together.
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August 15, 2025
‘A beacon for our community’: UC Davis Health unveils Folsom Medical Care Clinic
UC Davis Health has unveiled its new Folsom facility, which offers primary and specialty care and new services, including infusion, MRI and bone density scans.
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August 12, 2025UC Davis scientists find a microbial molecule that restores gut and liver health
Researchers have discovered a natural molecule made by gut bacteria that can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining caused by toxic exposure.
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August 11, 2025UC Davis Health and WellSpace Health team up: Closing the gap in heart failure care
UC Davis Health and WellSpace Health have teamed up to open a heart failure clinic at WellSpace’s Oak Park health center.
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August 08, 2025Does a parent’s exposure to workplace chemicals affect autism in their children?
Parents’ workplace exposure to chemicals may be linked to a range of behavioral challenges and developmental delays in their children with autism.
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August 07, 2025New hybrid imaging breakthrough could transform detection of cancer and other diseases
Funding from National Institutes of Health allows further testing of a powerful combination of imaging technologies that promise greater visibility of cancer and other diseases.
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August 04, 2025UC Davis Medical Center recognized for quality cardiovascular care
UC Davis Medical Center earned the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality award for excellence in three or more Get With The Guidelines areas.
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August 04, 2025Conference on neurodevelopmental disabilities for Spanish-speaking community Sept. 20
The seventh annual conference on neurodevelopmental disabilities for the Spanish-speaking community will be held Sept. 20 at the UC Davis MIND Institute.
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August 01, 2025Self-harm and autism: Hunting for clues about the challenging behavior
A UC Davis researcher is studying the brain mechanisms behind self-harm in profound autism.
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August 01, 2025Lessons in medical education: Preparing better doctors for a changing world
Mark Servis reflects on 36 years at UC Davis School of Medicine and envisions how new technological innovations could shape the future of medical education.
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August 01, 2025From patients to artists: Children honored at Creative Arts Festival
More than a dozen children were honored for their work as artists, musicians and filmmakers at the fifth annual Creative Arts Festival.
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July 30, 2025Patient finds hope after a decade of dangerous blood pressure spikes
Else Carr’s life improved dramatically after treatment at the UC Davis Resistant Hypertension Clinic, where a breakthrough procedure stabilized her blood pressure.
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July 30, 2025High school and college students find their path to nursing
The two-week summer program to help students find their path to nursing is already changing the future for graduates.
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July 30, 2025$5.5 million federal grant to help researchers build tools for FXTAS treatment trials
UC Davis researchers are helping lead major new research to support clinical trials to treat the genetic condition fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome.
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July 29, 2025UC Davis sees jump in records of invention, driven by health innovation
UC Davis has seen a big jump in records of invention, driven by health innovation. This is especially true in the School of Medicine.
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July 29, 2025UC Davis nursing school fellowship brings national nurse leaders to Washington, D.C.
The nation’s capital served as a fitting backdrop for the program’s sixth event, which focused on policy, politics and nursing innovation.
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July 29, 2025UC Davis Medical Center ranked as top hospital in the Sacramento region
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region and No. 7 in California, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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July 28, 2025U.S. POINTER Study shows lifestyle program improves cognition in older adults
A new study published in JAMA finds lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline.
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July 28, 2025UC Davis School of Medicine greets its newest class of 139 students
The UC Davis School of Medicine welcomed its largest-ever incoming class of medical students at the annual induction ceremony
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July 24, 2025UC Davis Health opens hemostasis gynecology clinic
UC Davis Health has opened a new clinic for patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders who need specialized care to address menstrual-related concerns.
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July 23, 2025X chromosome switch offers hope for girls with Rett syndrome
Researchers developed a promising gene therapy that reactivates healthy but silent genes and could treat Rett syndrome.
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July 23, 2025UC Davis Health opens specialty skin clinic for hidradenitis suppurativa care
UC Davis Health launches a new dermatology clinic for the chronic skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, offering specialized care and access to clinical trials.
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