20 Spring Forward Essentials for a Better Sleep March 11, 2021 The rise of COVID-Somnia, a term used to describe the increase in sleep disturbances caused by the pandemic, means many of us will be springing forward already sleep-deprived. “If your bank account is already empty, getting hit with a mandatory expense is extra stressful,” says Dr. Michael Grandner, Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. “For people already starting out with sleep debt, that extra hour lost can have implications for mental and physical performance, that can have a measurable impact on health and safety.” Forbes
Giving Vax and Taking Names March 11, 2021 Boots on the ground interview with Sana Khan, a doctoral student in epidemiology at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and vaccination site volunteer at the UArizona POD in Tucson. Khan shares her first-hand experience on the ground, and what the 1-year mark means to her. What a Day Podcast
Conecta Arizona Coffee Hour: 3/11/21 March 11, 2021 Dr. Cecilia Rosales, Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Phoenix Programs at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is a guest on the show to discuss the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. KNUV-AM (Phoenix, AZ)
UArizona College of Pharmacy Receives Gift to Support Students in Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Degree Program March 10, 2021 The academic partnership prepares pharmacy and nursing students at UArizona Health Sciences for careers that address critical gaps in health care. Read more Image
Teaching Appreciation for Aging Through Personal Connections March 10, 2021 Dr. Amanda Sokan finds contentment in helping students develop intergenerational partnerships and building their awareness of the aging experience. Read more Image
Best Higher Education/Research: University of Arizona Health Science Innovation Building March 10, 2021 University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building was named the best higher education/research project in Engineering News-Record's "Best of the Best Projects 2020." Engineering News-Record
Gene-silencing Injection Reverses Pain in Mice March 10, 2021 A study in mice shows certain types of pain can be prevented or reversed without apparent side effects by silencing a gene involved in pain signaling. "It's a beautiful piece of work," said Rajesh Khanna, a neuroscientist who studies pain mechanisms and potential treatments at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Despite successes of gene therapy against rare and life-threatening disorders, few teams have explored genetic approaches to treating pain, he said. "I think this study is going to be our benchmark." Science Magazine
What Is Silica Gel and Why Do Packets of It Come With Everything You Buy? March 9, 2021 Within shoeboxes, beef jerky bags and TV bubble wrap, lie tiny white packets stamped with a very clear "DO NOT EAT" warning. These are silica gel packets, a solution for people everywhere looking to keep their products at perfect humidity levels. Since there can be confusion sometimes over what exactly is in the packet, the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center recommends calling poison control if someone swallows a desiccant packet, just in case. Discover Magazine
New Study Will Help Support and Protect Women in the Fire Service March 9, 2021 The University of Arizona Health Sciences received a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support research to examine how being a firefighter affects women's stress levels, as well as their risk of cancer and reproductive health issues. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Valley Fever’s Physical and Economic Toll March 9, 2021 Dr. John Galgiani, director of the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence discusses the economic impact of valley fever on patients. Buckmaster Show