As US courts weigh in on mifepristone, here's the abortion pill's safety record May 18, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court may ultimately resolve a lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration's approval in 2000 of mifepristone, a widely used abortion medicine. Science News
FP Innovator’s vision brings AFP content to new audience May 18, 2023 Steven R. Brown, MD, program director of the College of Medicine – Phoenix Family Medicine Residency, helped conceive and launch the Revista Medica American Family Physician Podcast, a Spanish-language version of the AFP Podcast. American Family Physician
Listen: Denise Moreno Ramirez on protecting workers in auto shops and beauty salons from toxics May 17, 2023 Denise Moreno Ramirez, PhD, a postdoctoral scientist in environmental toxicology of human disease in the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss how she came to embrace community-centered research, and her research on the hidden toxics in auto shops and beauty salons. Environmental Health News
Hysterectomies and tubal ligation may increase cardiovascular disease risk May 16, 2023 A study found that women who undergo hysterectomies, oophorectomies or tubal ligations are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The risk may be most significant for women under 50 years of age who undergo hysterectomies and oophorectomies. Medical News Today
Scientists use AI to identify likely drug targets in search for Alzheimer's cure May 16, 2023 Researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson and Harvard University harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to identify causes of Alzheimer's disease and potential drug targets by looking deep into the human brain to map the molecular changes that healthy neurons undergo as the disease progresses. Medical Xpress
How obesity and metabolic health can impact your cancer risk May 16, 2023 New research shows metabolically healthy and unhealthy forms of obesity are linked to a greater risk of developing obesity-related cancers. Healthline
Scientists use AI to identify likely drug targets in search for Alzheimer’s cure May 15, 2023 A team led by a University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson scientist harnesses AI to trace the path from a healthy brain cell to one afflicted by Alzheimer’s disease. Read more Image
Sky is the limit for research at new sleep center facility May 15, 2023 New world-class University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian Rhythm and Neuroscience Research greatly expands research capabilities. Read more Image