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Local girl’s leg and life saved a second time after cancer returns

UC Davis Health — September 12, 2022

Osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer – often leads to amputation. Lydia’s leg was already saved once, and she was cancer-free. Until she wasn’t. Her family feared she’d lose her leg … or worse, her life. Doctors were able to save both.

Lydia Alwan with Zee Bee

Future physician assistants take oath of practice

UC Davis Health — September 12, 2022

The physician assistant Class of 2022 gathered to mark the formal transition from student to health care professional: They took the oath, in which they pledged to put the health, safety and privacy of patients first, and adhere to a professional code of ethics.

A group of P.A. students wearing white coats stand shoulder-to-shoulder reading their oath

Improving electronic health communication

UC Davis Health — September 9, 2022

A new study looks at how medical teams use electronic health records systems to communicate. The multidisciplinary research is expected to identify ways to improve the flow of information and enhance teamwork to improve the quality of patient outcomes.

Medical person completing chart during a video visit

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