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Timelapse video: 3D printing for surgical planning
UC Davis Health surgeons are using a specialized but fairly affordable printer that produces three-dimensional models of an individual’s skull or body part.
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UC Davis Health adopts low pressure surgery systemwide
The UC Davis Medical Center is the first in the nation to implement low pressure as a standard for all laparoscopic surgeries. A recent multi-site study published in MDPI showed the benefit for patients who underwent surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer.
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3D Printing: A Surgical Game Changer - Timelapse of 3D Printing Process
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First-ever genetic map to identify causes of sarcoma
New research published in the journal of Science unlocks the genetic mystery of why some people develop sarcoma.
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Best of both worlds: robotic-assisted bypass with angioplasty
At UC Davis, the cardiothoracic surgery team specializes in treating patients with coronary artery disease using robotic-assisted, laparoscopic techniques.
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Catheter PDA closure can help reduce risks, anesthetic
Juniper was born prematurely and her ductus arteriosus, an artery in her heart that normally closes after birth, didn’t close. This leads to a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
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A Precision Medicine Approach to a Common Type of Heart Failure
We all know that fatty foods are linked to blocked arteries and a higher risk for heart disease, but why or how the food becomes toxic has remained a mystery, until now.
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Physician receives grant to strengthen connection between doctors and patients
UC Davis Health second-year gynecologic-oncology fellow Nicole Rubin is one of 21 recipients of funding by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for Back to Bedside, an initiative aimed to develop strategies for finding deeper connections with patients.
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Testing a new non-surgical sciatica treatment
A new non-surgical treatment that can potentially reduce pain from lumber disc herniation is being tested by spine specialists at UC Davis Health as part of a multicenter, nationwide clinical trial.
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Constantly Connected: A Webcam for Every NICU Bed
Every Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) bed at UC Davis Children’s Hospital is now set up with a webcam. This allows parents and families to see their baby through a secure connection from a home computer, tablet or cellphone 24/7, even when they are not at the bedside.
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A new hip for a patient with rare neuromuscular condition
For the first time, a patient with spinal muscular atrophy has successfully received a hip replacement
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Interview: Director of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Tollefson is Professor and Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California Davis, where he specializes in cleft and pediatric craniofacial care, facial reconstruction and facial trauma care.