Exposure to violence takes a toll on the socioemotional well-being of Californians

A survey of Californians finds that exposure to violence has pervasive social and emotional impacts on people, especially when firearms are involved.
14-Jan-2021 2:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

Wildfire smoke carry microbes that can cause infectious diseases

Wildfire smoke contains microbes, infectious agents that might cause diseases. In a perspective piece published in Science, researchers at UC Davis Health and the University of Idaho proposed a multidisciplinary approach to study the health impacts...
17-Dec-2020 7:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Big brains and white matter: New clues about autism subtypes

Researchers found that a long-accepted theory about brain size in some children with autism may not be true. In a separate study, they linked development of white matter with changes in autism symptom severity.
17-Dec-2020 1:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining

An enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide – a known disinfecting compound- to protect the body from gut microbial communities. Findings from the UC Davis Health study points to importance of considering a different approach to...
9-Dec-2020 2:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

UC Davis Health joins Novavax in testing a new COVID-19 vaccine

UC Davis Health will launch a COVID-19 clinical trial with Novavax to test a new coronavirus vaccine. This vaccine has an important advantage: liquid state storage that allows for distribution using standard vaccine channels, unlike the Pfizer and...
8-Dec-2020 3:10 PM EST Add to Favorites

Gestational age linked to ADHD in children with Down syndrome

A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute finds a connection between gestational age and ADHD in children with Down syndrome. An earlier gestational age is linked to higher ADHD symptoms later in childhood.
4-Dec-2020 8:35 AM EST Add to Favorites

Breathing problems in teens: COVID-19 or lung injury due to vaping?

In a case series of three teen patients, UC Davis Health pediatricians present the common manifestations of COVID-19 and lung injury due to vaping (EVALI). As EVALI and COVID-19 share many symptoms, it is critical for health providers to get the...
19-Nov-2020 8:15 AM EST Add to Favorites

Young survivors of acute myeloid leukemia have long-term complications from treatment

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have a high risk of developing several long-term health complications after treatment, a study led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers has found. The...
9-Nov-2020 1:20 PM EST Add to Favorites