Health

The number of gun-related deaths per year in America is now at its highest point in the last 30 years. But in California, in that same time frame, the numbers have fallen by nearly 30 percent—due in no small part to the relentless efforts of Dr. Garen Wintemute.

With those challenges in mind, Len Abbeduto and other leaders at the MIND Institute – known as one of the world’s leading neurodevelopmental research, clinical, educational centers – are launching a new effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind lifespan approach to autism.

Carlo Sandoval's Make-A-Wish wish was to do something kind for kids with autism, so the UC Davis MIND Institute purchased a VECTA calming station, which will be officially known as “Carlo’s Calming Station.”

Noted gun violence expert Dr. Garen Wintemute talks about why gun ownership is a medical issue that doctors need to discuss with patients.

Firefighters visited the UC Davis MIND Institute as part of Superhero Day to help children overcome their fear of loud noises, build their confidence and learn to protect themselves from fires. 

Four residents from the UC Davis veterinary hospital recently took home research awards from the 2019 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) annual conference.

Physicians and researchers at the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program and several other organizations have developed a clinical guide to help providers get more comfortable recognizing a patient's risk of firearm injury or death. 

Jamie Peyton, DVM, DACVECC was honored with a 2019 Chancellor's Innovation Award. Peyton serves on the Big Idea team for the Center for Advancing Pain Relief. 

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine was instrumental in the remarkable recovery of this dog after suffering a broken ulna and radius. This is just one example of the unparalleled expertise found at UC Davis.

A new study has been carried out by researchers from UC Davies MIND Institute that's investigating the potential for virtual reality to help children with ADHD to cope in the non-virtual world.