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People with synesthesia experience the world with multiple senses

UCLA Health — November 30, 2022

When our grandson first learned his colors, he sang them along with music. We thought he was copying that song for learning the ABCs. But when he got older, he started saying that he “hears” the colors. We have been told this is called synesthesia. How and why does it…

New report: UC Davis’ annual economic impact more than $12.5B statewide

UC Davis Health — November 30, 2022

In 2019, UC Davis’ economic activity generated 68,900 jobs statewide. UC Davis Health operations were the university's greatest driver of economic activity. The local region captured more than half of the state's economic activity attributable to UC Davis.

Arial shot of the medical center

UCSF Researchers Develop Prediction Model of Aortic Aneurysm

UCSF Health — November 29, 2022

To improve assessment of patients who may be at risk for aortic dissection and rupture, researchers from UCSF researchers developed a prediction model of aortic diameter to identify asymptomatic individuals with enlarged ascending aortic diameter.

UC Davis Health celebrates TCAR procedure milestone

UC Davis Health — November 29, 2022

UC Davis Health has performed its 100th Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure, becoming the first hospital in the Sacramento region to reach this milestone.

Two men and two women holding sign that says TCAR 100

Urologists Investigate Climate Change, Health Rights and Gender Equity

UC San Diego Health — November 29, 2022

A urologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary tract and reproductive organs in men, women and nonbinary people. So why are groups of these specialists and their teams gathering in January 2023 to discuss sustainability, gender equity and global...

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