New research by Marike Zwienenberg, M.D., and Kia Shahlaie, M.D., Ph.D., provided insight on hyperoxia as a mechanism for secondary injury following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in pediatric patients.

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In this 2-part episode we talk to Dr. Scott Akins of UCDavisMINDInstitute about temperament & big reactors- the high energy, boundary pushers. We talk about strategies for caregivers and kids around discipline, boundaries, self-regulation and building strong and supportive bonds.

Ice cream + running + helping kids in our hospital = Scoop Scoot on 6/21 🍦 health.ucdavis.edu/children/news/…

We are proud to be included on Newsweek's list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

Thank you for your support!❤️

.@dblumbergpedsid shares the 3 stages of #whoopingcough symptoms and what complications can look like. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

Thanks Kids Considered Podcast ™ this was a fun podcast to do and thanks Nathan Kuppermann and PECARNteam for the great content to discuss!

Do you have a neonatal hemodynamics program or planning to start one? Pros/cons of a primary neonatologist model (where everyone gets basic training) vs. consultation model (with select experts) Pediatric Research with Dr. Noori, Yogen Singh Rangasamy Ramanathan rdcu.be/dIOy0

We're so grateful to kcranews Mike Cherry for recognizing #NECawareness Day on May 17 and for the ongoing support of our work to #preventNEC so babies & families can avoid the devastation of this disease. Love the shoutout to UCDavisChildrensHosp! Jennifer Canvasser Rep. Mike Thompson

Jaelyn was 6 yrs old when a collision with a semi-truck almost claimed her life. She had a traumatic brain injury and was hospitalized. She required intensive rehabilitation, but with support from her family and the care team, she overcame the odds. health.ucdavis.edu/children/news/…

We are working to build a 🌎without NEC. Here's our chief of neonatology Steven McElroy presenting at Pediatric Academic Societies last month on NEC. #PreventNEC

Alfredo was born at 27 weeks and was diagnosed with NEC. “We had never heard of NEC. When we found out, we were terrified,” said Alfredo's mom Ruby. But with the help of doctors and nurses, Alfredo has beaten the odds. #preventNEC #NECday health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

Solano, Yolo counties warn to avoid raw milk over avian influenza fears. Dr Dean Blumberg UC Davis Health says pasteurization of milk significantly reduces the risk of illness via Insight capradio.org/articles/2024/…

This week we talk about new evidence for shorter courses of antibiotics. Check it out: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ped…

As the weather heats up, please follow our top 4 tips to avoid window falls. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines…

How to Help Your Noise-Sensitive Kid with Dr. Aditi Arvind Bhuskute via Lifehacker lifehacker.com/family/help-no…

rdcu.be/dHuVk - access to the Pediatric Research comment on the complex interaction of antenatal steroids, chorioamnionitis, tracheal budesonide and surfactant by David Tingay Dr Prue Pereira-Fantini 🫁🧬 in response to Dr. Hillman's study in lambs; The PLUSS Trial Brett J. Manley 🤷🏼‍♂️ & BiB trial N. Ambalavanan

Our Mother’s Day celebration included refreshment tables for caregivers in all pediatric units. Pediatric patients were also offered a craft at the bedside to paint a flower frame as a gift for their caregiver. Happy Mother's Day! 🌼

A hospital stay can be isolating for children, but next month, you can help raise funds for our child life dept. at Scoop Scoot. Money raised through previous Scoop Scoot events has funded iPads, art supplies and toys for kids in our hospital.
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