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Sacramento Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression Can Now Get Five-Day SAINT Brain Stimulation Therapy at UC Davis Health

UC Davis Health now offers five-day SAINT therapy for treatment-resistant depression in Sacramento. See how it works, who may qualify, and what trials show.

Medical Daily · 2h ago

Older Adults Judged Their Own Mental Sharpness Accurately and a Smartwatch Caught It During Ordinary Days

A UC Davis study of 162 older adults found real-time smartwatch self-ratings of mental sharpness matched objective cognitive test results.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

California's Continuity of Care Rules Explained After the Cigna and UC Health Standoff Ended

California law allows patients in active treatment to continue seeing an out-of-network provider temporarily. Here is who qualifies and how to request it.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Three-Year-Old Dies From Angelman Syndrome, Donates Brain To American Research Facility: What To Know About The Rare Genetic Disorder

Blair Snelgar's family donated her brain to accelerate research and potential treatments for Angelman Syndrome.

International Business Times UK · Aug 8, 2024

Mental health conditions are linked to changing autism traits: Study

A long-term study conducted by UC Davis Health researchers gives fresh light on the association between autistic features and middle childhood mental health. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2023

Food high in fat and sugar might cause psoriasis: Study

According to a study by UC Davis Health researchers, inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis may be caused by a Western diet saturated high in fat and sugar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 30, 2023

Study reveals how variations in skin composition causes psoriasis, atopic dermatitis

According to two recent UC Davis Health research, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may be caused by variations in skin composition. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 28, 2023

Stem cells successfully treat spina bifida in lambs, puppies. Could babies be next?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Diagnosed before birth with a spinal defect, three babies have kicked their legs, wiggled their toes and blown away their parents and a team of researchers at UC Davis Health who developed a novel approach to treat them.

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

Does the COVID vaccine protect against BA.5 variant? A doctor answers

The new BA.5 is one of the “worst” subvariants circulating the country, infecting even those who have immunity from previous infections and vaccines.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022