School of Medicine students have gained experience conducting research on a study looking at spinal cord function. Researchers and medical students are working with patients diagnosed with degenerative cervical myelopathy to establish better tools for diagnosis.
The emergency department (ED) at UC Davis Medical Center joins only 21 other EDs in the nation that have achieved Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This is the highest level of the program that provides a standardized set of guidelines to improve…
The UC Davis Medical Center has been designated an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as part of its 2022 Healthcare Equality Index report.
Cathy Morris, community health program supervisor with the UC Davis Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program, was recently inducted into the Child Passenger Safety Hall of Fame by the Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS).
Irvine, Calif. — Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and the Italian Institute of Technology have developed a new molecular compound, ALY101, that shows promising anti-cancer activity against a wide range of tumor cell types and a common type of melanoma in mouse models. The findings, “Structure-based Design of…
Irvine, Calif. — A UC Irvine-led study shows that genomic base editing may provide long-lasting retinal protection and prevent vision deterioration in patients with inherited retinal degeneration, specifically in Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) patients. “Our findings demonstrate the tremendous potential of base editing,” said senior author Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, Donald…
In two studies, UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have found that the character of a child’s autism traits can change significantly over time. In this Q&A, they discuss what the changes are and what may be driving them.
April is distracted driving awareness month. Trauma Prevention and Outreach Coordinator Christy Adams recommends 3 things that parents can do to keep their teen safe behind the wheel.
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