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Lessons from the ‘long COVID’ clinic

UC Davis Health — April 1, 2022

Doctors who treat long COVID are trying to understand the mysterious syndrome that can follow infections, such as why some patients with mild illness experience ongoing breathing problems and why some with severe disease end up with no lung scarring.

Illustration composed from elements that are hand drawn or cut out with scissors depicting COVID-19 and health crisis concept.

3D Facial Analysis Shows Biologic Basis for Gender-Affirming Surgery

UCSF Health — March 31, 2022

In order to validate surgical decisions for gender-affirming facial srugery pursued by transgender individuals, researchers from the UC San Francisco and the University of Calgary set out to quantify the effect of sex on adult facial size and shape through an analysis of three-dimensional (3D) facial surface images.

Increasing access to health care by investing in telehealth

UC Davis Health — March 31, 2022

UC Davis Health is looking to the future of health care and increasing the amount of digital telehealth visits to reach more patients in more places. Telehealth visits have proven to be an effective way for many populations to access care.

Doctor wearing white coat speaking with patient on video screen

New insights into FXTAS could inform future research and clinical trials

UC Davis Health — March 31, 2022

Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a progressive genetic condition that causes movement challenges and cognitive decline. UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have shown, for the first time, how FXTAS can manifest in its earliest stages.

An older man using a mobility walker outside is assisted by a nurse.

Understanding aphasia

UCLA Health — March 30, 2022

This neurological condition affects language processing

New studies coming to study psychobiome

UCLA Health — March 30, 2022

Decades of studies have found a link between the composition of the gut microbiome and CNS functions such as mood, cognition and mental health

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