Do they mask? Are they eating out? How COVID experts are living now Sept. 7, 2023 While cases of COVID-related severe illness and hospitalization remain low, infection counts are spiking again. Medical experts discuss precautions they continue to take to avoid infections. The Washington Post
Artist Jim Campbell’s new work on display at UArizona Health Sciences Sept. 6, 2023 “Untangled Shadows,” part of the UArizona Health Sciences’ El Mirador Project collection, is a digital installation blending light, motion and nature. Read more Image
New AI-enhanced bandages poised to transform wound treatment Sept. 6, 2023 Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is one of dozens of clinicians and researchers reimagining the humble bandage – combining cutting-edge materials science with artificial intelligence and patient data to develop “smart bandages” that do far more than shield a wound. WebMD
114 - Dr. Michael Grandner - Could you have insomnia and sleep apnea? Sept. 6, 2023 Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program and associate professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about several sleep research studies. Sleep Apnea Stories (podcast)
Buckmaster Show 9/6/2023: A frank discussion about death and dying Sept. 6, 2023 Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about the importance of discussing end-of-life care with loved ones. KVOI-Radio (Tucson, AZ)
Faculty-led philanthropy supports student training Sept. 5, 2023 Three faculty-initiated scholarships create opportunities for pharmacy, public health and medical students. Read more Image
‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure Sept. 4, 2023 New federal research links testicular cancer in U.S. service members to PFAS chemicals, adding to a growing body of evidence of the dangers posed by those "forever chemicals." USA Today
Half of Valley fever infections come from Maricopa County: Here's what you need to know Sept. 3, 2023 The Valley fever fungus thrives in desert conditions, such as those in Phoenix. The drier the condition, the easier it is for the spores to get into the air. The Arizona Republic
How to sleep in the heat: Doctors reveal the study-proven natural tweaks that help you get the rest you need Sept. 2, 2023 Getting a good night's rest on a regular basis reduces the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Woman’s World