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UC San Diego Health Recognized by Vizient

UC San Diego Health — September 22, 2022

UC San Diego Health has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. UC San Diego Health is one of a few members in the “Comprehensive Academic Medical Center” cohort to be recognized for excellence in delivering...

Advances in burn care after deadly plane crash lead to better survival rates

UC Davis Health — September 21, 2022

Prompted by a horrific plane crash and explosion at an ice cream parlor in 1972, Sacramento firefighters and medical personnel banded together to improve care for burn survivors. Since that time, advancements in burn treatments have increased survival rates and quality of life.

UC Davis physician, right, talks with two reporters. All are wearing white gowns and hats.

Could monoclonal antibodies replace opioids for chronic pain?

UC Davis Health — September 21, 2022

During the pandemic, physicians used infusions of monoclonal antibodies to help patients fight off COVID-19 infections. Now, in response to the U.S. opioid crisis, researchers at UC Davis are trying to create monoclonal antibodies that can help fight chronic pain.

Squiggly lines in red, yellow, blue and pink represent a computer model of a complex protein.

Sacramento Lung Health Coalition hosts Lungapalooza

UC Davis Health — September 21, 2022

Sacramento’s first Lungapalooza is coming to Esther’s Park on Oct. 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The free, outdoor festival promotes lung health with a BBQ lunch, informational booths and fun activities.

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