UC Davis Health scientists have received a grant from the American Heart Association to study the effects of chronic stress on cardiovascular disease in underserved populations.
Sleep spindles, bursts of brain activity during NREM2 sleep, may regulate anxiety in PTSD, challenging recent studies. Non-invasive therapies could provide relief, such as prescription drugs or electrical brain stimulation. Sleep hygiene is also recommended to maximize the benefit of spindles after a stressful episode.
The UC Davis Huntington’s Disease Clinic marks 25 years of patient care and work toward a cure and celebrates the generosity of a local foundation and other donors.
UCSF is the first hospital in California to offer pharmacogenetic testing for smarter prescribing. Testing identifies genetic makeup and tailors medications to improve efficacy and avoid lethal drug reactions.
From birth, Samantha has had four surgeries for heart disease. Her last surgery was aided by a 3D-printed replica of her heart, providing a detailed understanding of her heart’s anatomy. The surgery’s success allowed the now 15-year-old to lead a more normal life.
A traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine is the blueprint for two new drug candidates that could treat addiction and depression.
Neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky has been awarded two grants totaling $3.5 million for groundbreaking research that seeks to restore the speech of stroke survivors and people with ALS.
Ten grants, totaling $333,013, have been awarded by Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis to clinicians and researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
