Remembering 6 spine, orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022 Jan. 9, 2023 A report on six spine and orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022 includes Justin S. Cetas, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in the College of Medicine – Tucson, who was killed in a crash last July. Becker's Spine Review
Is never cleaning your workout equipment really that bad? Jan. 9, 2023 Is it necessary to wipe down workout equipment before and after use at home if you are the only one that uses the equipment? LIVESTRONG
Meet MGen, a new STI going around that no one is talking about Jan. 8, 2023 A bacterium called Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen, can cause inflammation, miscarriage and even infertility. Salon
UArizona is going strong Jan. 8, 2023 An opinion piece written by Arizona Board of Regents chair-elect Fred DuVal highlights UArizona strengths, including the leadership at the College of Medicine – Tucson, the comprehensive status of the UArizona Cancer Center and the newly announced UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies. Arizona Daily Star
Does chemotherapy impact COVID-19 vaccine protection? Jan. 6, 2023 Studies, including one from the UArizona Cancer Center, have shown that COVID-19 vaccines might not be as effective in people who are receiving cancer treatment. Healthnews
New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why Jan. 5, 2023 With the new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 spreading like wildfire across the U.S., experts reveal what's concerning health professionals about the immuno-evasive, contagious COVID strain. Fox News
6 habits to give up if you want to sleep better this year Jan. 5, 2023 While getting better sleep may not be a New Year's resolution you hear too often, it can support a number of our more popular goals from exercising more to eating healthier. MindBodyGreen