Vascular surgeons performed the first endovascular arch replacement with a dual branched device deployment procedure in the region after a patient suffered an aortic tear during a car accident.
IN THE NEWS: A woman with Down syndrome showed no signs of cognitive decline well into her 60s despite having all the physiological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, according to a consortium of researchers co-led by UC Irvine neuroscientists. The case study by the Alzheimer Biomarker Consortium — Down Syndrome, reported…
UC Davis nursing Professor Roschelle “Shelly” Fritz is developing smart home research and hosting a global nursing summit to shape the future of aging-in-place technology.
Orange, Calif. — The UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge is gearing up for its ninth annual event, rallying thousands to ride, run and walk on this special fall day dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research. Registration is now open for the 2025 challenge — to be held Saturday…
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants, with funding of around $210 million.
IN THE NEWS: Cardiovascular disease accounts for one-quarter of all maternal deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet cardiac risk assessments and preconception counseling haven’t kept pace with the crisis, Dr. Afshan Hameed writes in an opinion essay for the California Health Report. In fact, access…
You can help bring a smile to kids staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital during Easter by donating goodies to include in their Easter baskets via a designated Amazon wish list.
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