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Pulmonary fibrosis patient makes every breath count

UC Davis Health — August 24, 2022

Pulmonary fibrosis patient Forrest Reed has found support at UC Davis Health's Pulmonary Rehab Clinic. He’s also working to raise awareness for the disease as a team leader in the 2022 Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk in San Francisco.

Forrest Reed sitting on bike showing his tattoo

Medical students help soothe farmworkers on 300-mile trek

UC Davis Health — August 24, 2022

More than 30 UC Davis School of Medicine students eager to serve the community have signed up to provide first aid and foot care to dozens of farmworkers and their advocates on a 335-mile walk from Kern County to the state Capitol.

Six medical students provide foot care to three men at a picnic table after walking 15 miles during a march for farmworkers

Giving Immunotherapy Cells Resilience to Pass the ‘Stress Test’

UCSF Health — August 23, 2022

T cells used in immunotherapy treatments can get exhausted and shut down by fighting cancer cells and tumors. Using a CRISPR-based edit on these cells’ genomes, researchers at UCSF and Gladstone Institutes have rendered the therapeutic cells more resilient against tumors.

Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids

UC Davis Health — August 23, 2022

They may look like familiar supermarket treats like gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis products are not for kids. Unfortunately, many kids end up in emergency rooms after mistakenly eating one of these products when they find them at home.

Edible cannabis brownies, gummy bears and candies

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