Latest News for Patients and Visitors
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JUNE 16, 2026Falcon update: From fluff to flight
The UC Davis Health peregrine falcons are entering an exciting new phase, and this year’s chicks now have names.
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JUNE 16, 2026Data suggests ‘red flag’ laws are linked to sustained reductions in arrests
Individuals issued extreme risk protection orders, also known as “red flag” laws, had lower arrest rates during the order — and even after it expired.
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JUNE 15, 2026Brain-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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JUNE 11, 2026New study looks at pesticide exposure and bladder cancer risk among Hmong farmworkers
UC Davis researchers partner with the Hmong community in Merced to study potential links between pesticide exposure, bladder health and cancer risk among Central Valley farmworkers.
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JUNE 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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JUNE 01, 2026Survey shows little shift in Americans’ views on political violence
Despite ongoing polarization in the U.S., a large, nationally representative survey of adults finds support for political violence remained largely stable from mid‑2024 to mid‑2025.
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JUNE 01, 2026From the Emergency Department to the Capitol: A doctor’s impact beyond the bedside
Emergency physician Ellen Shank used a UC Davis Health policy fellowship to translate frontline experience into legislation that expands medication access and improves patient care.
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MAY 29, 2026Naloxone use during cardiac arrest linked to improved survival
A new study found naloxone use during out of hospital cardiac arrest was associated with higher survival, restored circulation and neurological outcomes.
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MAY 28, 2026
UC Davis launches first long-term U.S. study led by nurses on humanoid robots in dementia care
UC Davis nursing researchers begin first‑in‑the‑U.S. longitudinal study exploring how humanoid social robot Abi, from Andromeda Robotics, supports connection in dementia care.
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MAY 27, 2026Spine surgery with custom lumbar implants helps woman move again without pain
After a spinal condition limited her mobility, Ailene Voisin regained movement when UC Davis surgeon Safdar Khan used new technology to reduce her pain.
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MAY 27, 2026
Expert Q&A: What is Ebola, and how UC Davis Health is uniquely prepared to evaluate and treat it
Infectious diseases expert explains Ebola’s symptoms, transmission, risks and treatments, highlighting how UC Davis Health is prepared to safely manage the virus and protect communities.
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MAY 27, 2026UC Davis MIND Institute seeks research partners in the community
The UC Davis MIND Institute is partnering with community members to make sure research and care meet the needs of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities
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