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July 22, 2026From dietitian to doctor: Starting medical school mid-career
Among the 139 students being inducted Saturday into the School of Medicine is a mother of three who spent 10 years as a dietitian
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July 22, 2026Clinical trial produces excellent safety results for kidney disease patients with anemia
A clinical trial found that an oral medication, timed with dialysis visits, was as safe as standard anemia treatment and may improve outcomes.
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July 21, 2026Internal medicine resident honored for inclusion, equity and service
Nhu Y “Thi” Doan — who recently completed her internal medicine residency — has received the 2026 Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award.
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July 17, 2026Emergency medicine physician awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
Emergency medicine physician Christine McBeth has received a Fulbright award to improve trauma care in The Gambia through training, research and emergency care system development.
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July 17, 2026
AvenueM: The path from community college to medical school
The UC Davis-led AvenueM pathway delivers hands-on training and mentorship to guide community college students toward medical school and service in underserved regions.
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July 16, 2026Susan Murin appointed chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Board
School of Medicine Dean Susan Murin has been appointed chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease Board for a three-year term.
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July 15, 2026UC Davis Health performs first cochlear implant procedure while patient is awake
UC Davis Health performed its first cochlear implant surgery while the patient was awake, expanding options for patients who face risks from general anesthesia.
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July 14, 2026
Cyclospora: The tiny parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' cases
Linked to contaminated fresh produce, Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness, often marked by watery, explosive diarrhea.
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July 14, 2026What does resilience show about healthy aging after trauma?
Findings from the Vietnamese Insights into Cognitive Aging Program come as the landmark study receives a $13.3 million NIH award to expand dementia research.
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July 13, 20262.5 million bottles of prescription eye drops recalled
A commonly used corticosteroid eye drop was recalled. Eye doctors explain what patients need to know.
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July 13, 2026UC Davis Children’s Hospital welcomes new facility dog Jerome
Jerome, the hospital’s new facility dog, is winning hearts with his dedication and gift for brightening kids’ days.
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July 10, 2026Drug discount program helps UC Davis patients access vital medications
The federal 340B program helps safety-net hospitals like UC Davis Medical Center cut medication costs and expand services for vulnerable patients and the community
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July 10, 2026UC Davis Health now offers pediatric gastroenterology services at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic
Infants, children and teens with gastrointestinal conditions can now receive care at Folsom Turn Pike Clinic.
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July 09, 2026Early SCFE diagnosis saves child from debilitating complications of hip disorder
When unexplained hip pain left Jordan Magaña struggling to walk, his parents sought care at UC Davis where surgery was expedited to prevent further damage.
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July 08, 2026UC Davis Public Health Sciences earns seven-year national reaccreditation
The UC Davis Public Health Sciences graduate program, which ranks No. 22 among 224 accredited programs in the U.S., has been reaccredited for seven years.
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July 08, 2026UC Davis Medical Center receives four awards for heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association
UC Davis Medical Center earned four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards for excellence in heart attack, heart failure and stroke care.
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July 07, 2026New biologic therapy at UC Davis Health delays onset of type 1 diabetes
UC Davis Health now offers Tzield (teplizumab), a first-in-class biologic therapy designed to delay the onset and progression of type 1 diabetes.
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July 07, 2026UC Davis Health study highlights health equity challenges, financial burden of aesthetic surgery complications
Researchers from UC Davis Medical Center have identified significant socioeconomic disparities among patients seeking treatment for complications after aesthetic surgery.
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July 03, 2026A patriotic flyover from the falcon family
One of the UC Davis Health peregrine falcons seemed to join the Independence Day weekend celebrations this morning with a timely flyover above the medical campus.
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July 02, 2026Going abroad this summer? Travelers’ Clinic urges pre-trip planning as vacations surge
As summer travel increases, UC Davis Health experts encourage international travelers to seek personalized medical guidance, vaccinations and preventive care.
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