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School of MedicineSEPTEMBER 12, 2024Medical student earns prestigious fellowship to help women with endometriosis
Medical student Ferheen Abbasi has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to conduct research on endometriosis, a painful condition for which there is no cure.
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ResearchSEPTEMBER 11, 2024School of Medicine leads in external research funding for UC Davis
The UC Davis School of Medicine received $400 million in external research awards in fiscal year 2023-24. These federal, state and industry awards fund cutting edge medical and health research.
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ResearchSEPTEMBER 09, 2024UC Davis to lead MDA Kickstart project to develop gene therapy for rare neuromuscular disease
UC Davis neurologist Ricardo Maselli will lead the first MDA Kickstart project to develop a gene therapy for a rare type of congenital myasthenic syndrome, an inherited neuromuscular disease.
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Cancer CareSEPTEMBER 04, 2024Prostate cancer cases expected to surge in the next 15 years
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Experts warn the number of cases is expected to rise sharply in coming years. Fortunately, treatment advances are increasing.
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Children's HealthSEPTEMBER 04, 2024UC Davis Children’s Hospital receives $8M estate gift
Four UC Davis Children’s Hospital programs will be supported by an $8 million gift from the estate of Victor and Phela Vesci, who passed away in 2009 and 2022, respectively.
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Agosto 30, 2024
En agradecimiento, paciente lleva bandera de UC Davis Health en una desafiante excursión al Everest
Ruben Muñoz se sorprendió cuando fue diagnosticado con cáncer de vejiga, pero luego recibió un tratamiento en UC Davis Health que le salvó la vida y le permitió cumplir un viejo sueño.
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Agosto 02, 2024
¿Ves con claridad de lejos pero muy borroso de cerca?
La optometrista de UC Davis Health, Lauren Guajardo, explica por qué algunas personas ven mejor de lejos que de cerca y cómo corregir esa condición.
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Julio 05, 2024
Los Fibromas Uterinos
Roxana Mohhabeli-Solis, ginecóloga de UC Davis Medical Health, informa sobre las causas de los fibromas uterinos y las opciones que las pacientes tienen para tratarlos.
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Julio 01, 2024
La Candidiasis: Tipo de infección vaginal
Roxana Mohhabeli-Solis, ginecóloga de UC Davis Health, comenta sobre la candidiasis vaginal, las maneras de diagnosticarla y lo importante que es tratarla a tiempo.
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Junio 18, 2024
¿Ves borroso a causa de una degeneración macular?
Ver borroso puede resultar en algo más serio. Marcia Nearing, optometrista de UC Davis Health, explica cómo la degeneración macular puede resultar en ceguera.
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Patient StoriesCuRe trial provides family hope for a better future
“We couldn’t be more full of gratitude for our little miracle boy and everyone at UC Davis who has made his miracle possible.”
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Cultivating HealthWhat is adolescent medicine and how can it benefit young adults?
Adolescent medicine providers can help patients overcome physical and mental challenges they face during these years. One of our providers explains adolescent medicine and how it can help young people.
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Advancing Health Equity, Diversity and InclusionUC Davis Health shows up in a big way at Celebrate Oak Park
As the presenting sponsor at Celebrate Oak Park, UC Davis Health had a strong representation at the fun-filled community event.
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Kids Considered™ PodcastReflux in infants and newborns
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Daphne Say, pediatric gastroenterologist at UC Davis to discuss the all consuming topic of infant spit up, reflux and GERD.
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Cultivating HealthCan weight loss medications really help you lose weight?
You've likely heard a lot about weight loss medications recently. But can they really help you lose weight? Which ones should you take? Our registered dietitian gives the facts about weight loss drugs.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
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Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best children’s hospital in diabetes & endocrinology, nephrology, and orthopedics*. (*Together with Shriners Children’s)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in back surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, and gastroenterology & GI surgery.
Ranked in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 1, or top, category for primary care.
Ranked highly for medical research
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine in Tier 2 for research.
Nursing master’s degree
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing #24 (tie) in the nation.
One of America’s best physician assistant programs
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Master of Health Services — Physician Assistant Degree Program 40th in the nation (tie).
One of America’s most diverse medical schools
U.S. News & World Report ranked the UC Davis School of Medicine No. 4 in the nation for diversity.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.