Once a Burn Patient, Now a Burn Surgeon
At Shriners Children’s, Dr. Jason Heard treats critically burned kids like he once was
In light of National Burn Awareness Week, Comstock’s presents a
story of hope and giving back.
The Evolution of Aesthetics
Women and men have a variety of ways to look their best in the Capital Region
When it comes to “having a little work done,” it’s all about perception. “I was actually one of those people who thought they would never do Botox in their life,” says Shawna Chrisman, nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics. “I just wanted to age gracefully.” But a product called Lattise — which she calls her “gateway” — changed her perspective on what that means.
The Way We Work: Dr. David Lubarsky
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of UC Davis Health and UC Davis Vice Chancellor of Human Health Services
Being the CEO of UC Davis Health isn’t easy. But that’s only half of Dr. David Lubarsky’s job as he is also the school’s vice chancellor of human health sciences. Here’s how he makes it all work.
Startup of the Month: 3D Organic Polymer Silk
Trio of researchers aim to revolutionize orthopedic medicine with spider silk
With over 3 billion years of evolution under its belt, the natural world has a pretty long track record of creativity. Knowing this, three interdisciplinary researchers at UC Davis looked to the golden silk orb-weaver spider to develop an innovative biomaterial.
Sponsored
SHRINERS CHILDREN’S NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
WE CAN ANSWER REQUESTS FOR HELP BECAUSE OF A GENEROUS COMMUNITY
One hundred years ago, the original Northern California hospital opened on June 16, 1923, in San Francisco as a provider of specialized pediatric orthopedics. The Nobles of Shriners International were the founding donors. They committed themselves to raising the funding necessary to provide each patient with the care needed to pursue life as a successful, independent adult.
Startup of the Month: Botanical Solution Inc.
Lab-grown plants offer key compounds for crop protection, vaccines
Grown in a lab from raw materials, so-called “baby trees” could be essential for protecting not only the future of fruits and vegetables, but also people. This is the aim of Botanical Solution Inc., a Davis-based ag tech startup with global roots.
Book Review: ‘Artists Remaking Medicine’
Health care professionals and artists learn from each other in a new anthology
Just released in September of 2023, this anthology on the intersection of art and medicine offers a poignant look at the history, practice and future of radical creativity in the industry.
Sponsored
PULMONARY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
50 Years of Quality Care Throughout The Sacramento Region
Focus: Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, COPD/ Pneumonia Transitional Care, and Travel Medicine.
The Beat Goes On
Sacramento-area medical centers get high marks for their heart care
Advancements in heart care tools and technology have made surgery less invasive, reducing pain, hospital stays and overall recovery time. These innovations have not only improved patient outcomes, but have also led to greater recognition of hospitals in the region as high-quality heart care centers.
Startup of the Month: Scopi
A portable endoscope helps clinicians diagnose nasal problems
Nasal and sinus problems can be tricky and costly to diagnose. Based on a hardware prototype developed at Stanford University, Scopi Medical aims to solve both problems with the first AI-enabled portable nasal endoscope for diagnosis at the point of care.