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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 1h

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Alyssa Weakley, Ph.D.

School of Medicine (Alzheimer’s Treatment)

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 1h

NIH-funded research by Alyssa Weakley is transforming remote caregiving for patients with cognitive impairment, helping them stay home and connected.

Dr. Weakley explains how NIH cuts will impact the development of new treatments, cures and quality of life for all Americans.

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ucdavisnews.bsky.social @ucdavisnews.bsky.social · 4h

UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

UC Davis receives federal grant to support research for medical and veterinary residents

UC Davis has received the nation’s first federal R38 grant to boost training for residents in both internal medicine and veterinary medicine.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 2h

Leigh Ann Simmons works to connect families to resources that build resilience, strengthen communities and change lives. Without continued funding, trauma-informed programs could vanish, leaving families without support.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 5h

"Without federal funding, we're going to fail the people of California.”

Dr. Fred Meyers explains how federal funding is used to train the next generation of scientists and doctors, and the gaps that will be created if that funding is lost: www.ucdavis.edu/research/lab...

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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · 8h

Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 1d

The @uofcalifornia.bsky.social just made Nobel history. In only 3 days, UC faculty and alumni earned 5 Nobel Prizes, including a world record: 4 faculty winners in a single year.

Explore the stories behind the prizes: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-wins...

UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record

These discoveries span decades and disciplines, but they all have one important thing in common: They’ve all relied on competitive funding from the federal government.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 1d

A new study shows how cells work together in feedback loops to keep levels steady, and why that matters for people with diabetes.

Understanding these systems could help prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia

A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 9d

What if cancer could be tricked into destroying itself? UC Davis scientists built a gene therapy that sneaks into virus-infected cancer cells and tells them to self-destruct. It targets Kaposi’s sarcoma and leaves healthy cells alone. @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Genetic “Trojan horse” selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma

Cancer center researchers developed a safer, more targeted gene therapy to kill cancer cells linked to a common herpesvirus — potentially transforming treatment.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · 13d

Psilocybin, a chemical compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' shows potential for treating mental health conditions. However, a new mouse study indicates it may pose significant risks during & after pregnancy. Read about the new research from
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Psilocybin increased postpartum anxiety and depressive symptoms in animal model

Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health conditions, but a new mouse study indicates it may pose risks during and after pregnancy.

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ucdavisnews.bsky.social @ucdavisnews.bsky.social · Sep 12

September is prostate cancer awareness month: UC Davis urologist Marc Dall'Era answers questions on detection and treatment @ucdavishealth.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

It is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the UC Davis cancer center is urging eligible patients to get screened.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our researchers have discovered that a natural molecule made by gut bacteria can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining after aflatoxin exposure. The treatment may offer a non-toxic way to prevent and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

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UC Davis scientists find a microbial molecule that restores gut and liver health

Researchers have discovered a natural molecule made by gut bacteria that can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining caused by toxic exposure.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · Jul 19

Following President Donald Trump's recent diagnosis with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) — a common but often misunderstood vein condition — Vascular Surgeon Mimmie Kwong joins us for an expert Q&A to break it all down. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCHa...

What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Symptoms, Causes & Treatments Explained | UC Davis Health

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OncLive @onclive.bsky.social · Jun 24

Wheat Germ May Boost Immunotherapy in Cancer Patients @ucdavishealth.bsky.social #Cancer #Immunotherapy
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Wheat Germ May Boost Immunotherapy in Cancer Patients

A clinical trial is testing an extract that could unlock the body’s natural ability to fight cancer.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · Jun 25

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UC Davis Health announces new 48X Complex with ribbon-cutting

The 48X Complex is a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center that addresses the growing demand for same-day or overnight surgical services.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · Jun 25

Surgery that’s high-tech, patient-friendly and fast. Today, we cut the ribbon on our 48X Complex. One of the largest outpatient surgery facilities in the country, it was built to provide patients with same-day surgery -- without having to stay in the hospital.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · May 16

“The important thing is finding a job that fits the skills, abilities, and interests of the autistic person and their specific needs in the workforce setting.”

Learn about our new pilot internship program designed for neurodivergent individuals: health.ucdavis.edu/news/feature...

New internship helps neurodivergent individuals work toward jobs in medical coding

Intern Sean Mini is thriving in a new paid medical coding internship specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · May 16

Heard of the #KetoDiet? It’s a strict, high-fat, low-carb diet with varying protein levels. Wondering if it’s right for you?

Our registered dietitians explain the eating plan and its pros and cons: health.ucdavis.edu/blog/good-fo...

What is the keto diet, and can it be beneficial for you? | good-food

The keto diet has been known to help with weight loss, but what are some other benefits or downsides of the eating plan? Our registered dietitians explain the keto diet and whether it might be right f...

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · May 16

Our vascular surgeons recently completed their first minimally invasive treatment using the DETOUR System to treat different forms of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Learn more about the procedure and what it could mean for patients with PAD: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

Vascular surgery provides patients with new minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease

Vascular surgeons completed their first percutaneous transmural arterial bypass therapy using the DETOUR System, becoming the first in Sacramento to perform this minimally invasive treatment.

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · May 13

What if physicians could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before major symptoms appeared? An FDA-approved test now offered @ucdavishealth.bsky.social will help to do so. Learn more.
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UC Davis Health offers highly accurate Alzheimer’s test

UC Davis Health is now offering an FDA-approved test that can predict Alzheimer's disease before the onset of major symptoms.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · May 5

A groundbreaking study revealed that a pressure-sensing protein known as Piezo1 is critical in supporting gut health. The study’s findings may unlock new routes for understanding and treating complex gut disorders.

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The surprising role of a key pressure-sensing protein in gut health

A new study, UC Davis and UCLA researchers discovered the many ways Piezo1 sensors affect gut health and motility issues.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · Apr 21

New research from our pulmonologists shows that cigarette smoke has a greater impact on airway health than marijuana smoke or vaping: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

New research shows how smoking, vaping and marijuana affect airway health

A multidisciplinary group of researchers have shown that cigarette smoke has a greater impact on airway health than marijuana smoke or vaping.

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UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social · Apr 17

Congratulations to @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social Director Primo Lara, MD on being inducted to @onclive.bsky.social's 13th Annual Giants of Cancer Care for his contributions in genitourinary cancer, as well as the within the broader oncology community! @ucdavishealth.bsky.social

Photo of Primo Lara, M.D., medical oncologist and Director of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · Apr 14

“It is essential to understand the changing epidemiology of infections to assist physicians who may encounter the disease. Using sentinel animals like canines allows for additional resolution in mapping the geographic regions at risk,” said infectious diseases expert George Thompson.

UC Davis Health @ucdavishealth.bsky.social · Apr 14

Researchers have found that canine cases of Coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley Fever, closely correlate with human infection patterns. Tracking this fungal infection in dogs may improve public health response and preparedness.

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Dogs Could Help Predict Valley Fever Spread in Humans

Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans. A new UC Davis study finds a correlation between occurrence of dog and human disease.

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