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Training individuals in the art and science of surgery and cultivating the next generation of surgeon leaders. https://linktr.ee/ucdavis.surgery

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Here's what the researchπŸ” the surgical oncologist🦠 Dr. Michael J Campbell and Dr. John Langlands says -> An example from asbestos exposed insulation workers

20.06.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Does asbestos cause cancer? Yesβœ…

"...smokers exposed to asbestos are more likely to develop pulmonary or pleural lesions than nonsmokers."

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7100855

20.06.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Predictors of Need for Home Health Services at Discharge for Thoracic Surgery Patients In patients undergoing general thoracic surgery, the need for home health (HH) services at discharge increases hospital length of stay. We sought to i…

New #research πŸ”¬

Predictors of need for Home Health Services at discharge for Thoracic Surgery Patients🫁

Why? -> Identifying high-risk patients and coordinating home health services earlier can reduce hospital stays and improving patient care transitionsπŸ’‘

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20.06.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Frontiers | Single cell atlas of canine natural killer cells identifies distinct circulating and tissue resident gene profiles IntroductionNatural killer (NK) cells in mice and humans are key effectors of the innate immune system with complex immunoregulatory functions, and diverse s...

New #cancer #research published in Frontiers in Immunology may help optimize NK immunotherapy for both dogs and people πŸ•πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘

"Single cell atlas of natural killer cells identifies distinct circulating and tissue resident gene profiles"

www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...

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17.06.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recall of magnetic balls and cubes The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a mandatory recall of Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets due to an ingestion hazard.

We are pleased to share the passing of the Magnet Safety Rule! Congratulations to our Associate Professor, Minna Wieck, MD who was a key contributor to the amicus brief informing the Consumer Safety Commission ruling.

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30.05.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘ Huge congratulations to Dr. Gaskill, recipient of the 2025 Gazi Zibari Global Outreach Humanitarian Award!

As Director of the UC Davis Center for Global Surgery, he's transforming surgical care globally with equity-driven programs. 🌍🩺

#GlobalSurgery #HealthEquity #UCDavisHealth

30.04.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Spring Newsletter l UC Davis Surgery

🌸 Spring highlights from the Department of Surgery are here!

This quarter, we’re celebrating advances in research, surgical innovation, & exceptional care. Dive into our latest newsletter: shorturl.at/TJsoc

#Surgery #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #SpringUpdate

18.04.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Annual Report | Department of Surgery | UC Davis Healthsearch

🚨 Just Released: Our 2024 Department of Surgery Annual Report! πŸ“˜πŸ₯

From surgical breakthroughs to academic growth, we’re shaping the future of medicine through innovation, research & education.

πŸ”— Explore the highlights: shorturl.at/ZjkeN

#InnovationInMedicine

18.04.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to see our incredible Department Chair, Diana Farmer, MD, FACS, FAAP, recognized with the Edward H Ahrens, Jr. award for outstanding contributions to clinical and translational research. A well-deserved honor for a leader who continues to inspire and elevate us all!

18.04.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to general surgery resident Dr. Riccardi on her winning poster presentation at the Texas Lung Cancer Conference! 🫁 #thoracicsurgery

18.04.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 We are delighted to introduce Dr. Amir-Ala Mahmoud, who has joined us as a Plastic Surgery Resident. We’re looking forward to the exceptional contributions they’ll make to the field of plastic surgery.

#PlasticSurgery #WelcomeDrMahmoud #SurgicalInnovation #FutureSurgeon

24.03.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 We are excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Guy Elgar, who will be joining us as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident. We look forward to seeing the incredible contributions he will make to our team and the patients we serve.

#ResidencyMatch #MatchDay #Cardiothoracic

21.03.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Welcome Dr. Kori Snider & Dr. Caleb Grieme to Our Vascular Residency Team! 🚨We look forward to their contributions and the impact they will have on our team and the patients we serve.

#VascularSurgery #WelcomeDrSnider #WelcomeDrGrieme #FutureSurgeons #MedicalExcellence

21.03.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are thrilled to welcome our newest General Surgery Residents! πŸŽ‰ These talented individuals are beginning their journey in our program, bringing fresh perspectives, dedication, and a passion for surgical excellence.

#SurgicalTraining #FutureSurgeons #WelcomeNewResidents #MedicalEducation

21.03.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Reduce your risk with regular colonoscopies and taking charge of modifiable lifestyle factors. βœ… Visit UC Davis Department of Surgery on Linked In for evidence-based recommendations. πŸ”
#colorectalcancerawareness

11.03.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†βœ¨ Big news! We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredible surgeons recognized in Sactown Magazine's Top Doctors 2025! πŸŽ‰ Thank you for setting the standard in surgical excellence! πŸ‘

28.02.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Residents and Fellows Week! βš•οΈ
This week, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our extraordinary residents and fellows.

Thank you for your long hours, compassionate care, and endless pursuit of professional excellence. The future of surgery is bright because of you!

26.02.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank a Resident and Fellow Week is live! ⏰
Check out this week's events brought to you by School of Medicine's Graduate Medical Education Program.

25.02.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For some neurodivergent individuals, a trip to the hospital may be challenging. That's where PATH comes in, a first-in-the-nation program at UC Davis Health from co-medical directors Dr. Jonathan Kohler and Dr. Scott Akins.

health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institu...

20.02.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A brick mural of the Latin phrase Fiat Lux at Aggie Square. A blue gradient with white text reading "Aggie Square Boosts UC Davis’ $13.2B Annual Economic Impact" is placed at the bottom with the UC Davis logo.

A brick mural of the Latin phrase Fiat Lux at Aggie Square. A blue gradient with white text reading "Aggie Square Boosts UC Davis’ $13.2B Annual Economic Impact" is placed at the bottom with the UC Davis logo.

Aggie Square, the innovation district that opens its first phase on the university’s Sacramento campus in May, is expected to generate about $500 million in regional economic output and support 3,200 jobs annually when all phases are fully built out.

Read more: ucdav.is/4i8e1Hn

20.02.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Thursday, tune in to Dr. Humphries' virtual Lunch and Learn! In recognition of American #HeartMonth, The Heart and Vascular Center is offering a 4-lecture series focusing on #heartdisease prevention ❀️

13.02.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Five people standing in front of a banner for Makati Medical Center's 3rd Postgraduate Course: Optimizing Cancer Therapeutics.

Five people standing in front of a banner for Makati Medical Center's 3rd Postgraduate Course: Optimizing Cancer Therapeutics.

Dr. Primo Lara stands at a podium on the right while delivering a presentation. A large projection screen is on the left featuring a title slide of the presentation.

Dr. Primo Lara stands at a podium on the right while delivering a presentation. A large projection screen is on the left featuring a title slide of the presentation.

Dr. Jonathan Riess and Dr. David Tom Cooke sit on couches addressing an audience with a moderator on their left.

Dr. Jonathan Riess and Dr. David Tom Cooke sit on couches addressing an audience with a moderator on their left.

Dr. Helen Chew presents slides on breast cancer. She is on the left of the image, standing at a podium with a projection screen behind her.

Dr. Helen Chew presents slides on breast cancer. She is on the left of the image, standing at a podium with a projection screen behind her.

Here are some highlight pics from our recent visit to Makati Med Ctr in the Philippines. @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social is proudly continuing our partnership to bring world-class cancer treatment and research to those who need it most. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @davidcookemd.bsky.social

12.02.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0