Nurses who think tapering opioid patients entails a long period of Defcon 2 or 3 vigilance now have more data to support that position. Researchers from the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research conducted a 10-year study to examine […]
Rogelio Lopez, who has been hospitalized for more than a year, had just one birthday wish. He wanted to see his four children, ages 6, 9, 11 and 13, in person. So, last Thursday, after intensive planning by his team
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Prevention strategies and vaccinations reduced transmission by vaccinated workers with breakthrough infections A new study shows vaccinated healthcare workers who had breakthrough COVID-19 infections are at low risk of transmitting the virus to patients and colleagues in a health care
New study shows vaccinated health care workers at low risk of transmitting COVID-19 Read More »
Throughout the pandemic, many people skipped routine preventive care and screenings out of fear of COVID-19 exposure. UC Davis Health and community organizations are working to ensure people get the tests they need. One great example is a partnership between SETA Head
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Opioid therapy is complex. In recent years, a rise in opioid-related deaths and changing prescribing guidelines and regulatory policies have led many physicians to reduce daily doses for patients prescribed stable opioid therapy for chronic pain. Some patients have reported that this
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