Climate Change Ignites Global Infectious Disease Alarm
Experts highlight the connection between climate change and infectious diseases, urging medical professionals to prepare for new disease patterns and advocate for climate action. A…
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Study Finds Probiotics Significantly Improve Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Findings also provide clues to why some people experience more stomach upset during pregnancy. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of…
Virus Mimicking Antibodies May Explain Long Haul COVID-19, Rare Vaccine Side Effects
With around 256 million cases and more than 5 million deaths worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged scientists and those in the medical field. Researchers…
Merck Has a New COVID-19 Treatment Pill – Here’s What You Need To Know
UC Davis Health infectious diseases expert answers common questions about Merck’s new COVID-19 treatment. A new COVID-19 treatment that could be given in the days…
Reducing Opioids for Pain Patients Linked to Higher Rates of Overdose and Mental Health Crisis
UC Davis Health study warns of risks associated with opioid dose tapering. Opioid therapy is complex. In recent years, a rise in opioid-related deaths and…
PsychLight: Genetically Encoded Sensor to Enable Discovery of New Psychiatric Drugs
A genetically encoded sensor to detect hallucinogenic compounds has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Named psychLight, the sensor could be…
Unlocking the Mysteries of Brain Chemistry With New Dopamine Sensors
Researchers develop a wider spectrum for dLight1 sensor, allowing multiplex imaging of neurotransmitters. In 2018, Lin Tian and her team at UC Davis Health developed dLight1, a…
Study Investigates Whether Effects of ‘Abortion Pill’ Can Be Reversed
University of California – Davis Health study examines whether progesterone can reverse mifepristone’s effect in initiating abortion. Women who initiate medical abortion but opt to…
Opioid Prescription Doses Are Often Being Tapered More Rapidly Than Recommended
UC Davis physicians advise caution, collaboration with patients on tapering plans. Stigma and safety fears have made daily dose tapering of opioid prescriptions more common….
Probiotic Use Can Lead to Major Economic and Health Savings
An economic model estimates the impact of general probiotic use on acute respiratory tract infections in the US. A study published on August 27, 2019,…
More Firearm Injuries Linked to Spikes in Handgun Purchases After High-Profile Events
Spikes in handgun purchases in 2012 after Sandy Hook and the re-election of President Obama have been linked to a 4% increase in firearm injury…