Feature stories

Aug. 20-26, 2008

Artwork reflects cultural diversity of UC Davis medical students
UC Davis School of Medicine appoints Director of Student Diversity
Ketones may be culprits in some diabetics' heart problems

Aug. 13-19, 2008

Readily available, rapid diagnostic techniques could eliminate some breast cancer surgeries
UC Davis Centennial will showcase a century of impact
Calpo named "community hero" by Rotary Club of Sacramento

Aug. 6-12, 2008

Hidden heart condition increases the risk of death in patients waiting for kidney transplants
UC Davis Children's Hospital researcher identifies candidate adult bladder stem cells
Introducing health careers

Jul 30-Aug 5, 2008

World's smallest horse brings joy to Children's Hospital
Containing the high host of drug therapies for chronic disease
Sacramento ovarian cancer group funds biomarker research at UC Davis

Jul 23-29, 2008

UC Davis study suggests sick children should be transferred to specialty hospitals sooner
Elderly need special care in hot weather
UC Davis installs world's most powerful commercial wide-field light microscope

Jul 16-22, 2008

Medical school receives "A" grade for conflict-of-interest policies
Worry dolls, posters, masks and mandalas help kids cope with cancer
Safe summer splashing

Jul 9-15, 2008

UC Davis research shows why tumor cells resist popular breast cancer drug
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Gary Raff: Healing the tiniest hearts
UC Davis appoints Heather Young as Associate Vice Chancellor for Nursing

Jul 2-8, 2008

Breast cancer endowment fundraising leader recognized as one of 100 “Extraordinary Women”
Majority of studies of high-fat diets in mice inaccurately portrayed
Tips to stop smoking

Jun 25-Jul 1, 2008

UC Davis Health System going smoke-free on July 1
Unlikely partners turn military defense into cancer offense
Use caution with fireworks