UArizona students celebrate Graham County in song Aug. 24, 2023 Students from the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health visited Graham County for a service project. They composed and performed the song "How 'Bout Graham County" and created a video accompaniment consisting of photos of their visit. Eastern Arizona Courier (Safford, AZ)
Are CGRP medications effective against migraine in men? Aug. 24, 2023 Frank Porreca, PhD, associate head of the Department of Pharmacology in the College of Medicine – Tucson, was one of the authors of an article published in JAMA Neurology that refers to medication that targets CGRP or its receptors. CGRP is an inflammatory neuropeptide that contributes significantly to the development of migraine attacks. Medscape
Health Care Heroes lifetime achievement winner embraces humility in his successes Aug. 24, 2023 The Phoenix Business Journal honored Pierre N. Tariot, research professor at the Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine – Phoenix, with the 2023 Health Care Heroes lifetime achievement award, saying he created a new national standard for Alzheimer's and dementia care. Phoenix Business Journal
Wondisford named dean of College of Medicine – Phoenix Aug. 23, 2023 Fredric Edward Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, was named dean of the College of Medicine – Phoenix, effective Oct. 2. Science Magazine
Buckmaster Show 8/23/2023: Recapping Monsoon 2023 Aug. 23, 2023 Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about topics including recommended dietary adjustments for those with irritable bowel syndrome. KVOI-Radio (Tucson, AZ)
Opinion: This Valley fever vaccine could save dogs, eventually humans Aug. 23, 2023 Communities affected by Valley fever got positive news in 2021 when researchers at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence in the College of Medicine – Tucson and other institutions reported they had developed an effective canine vaccine. In his column, writer John Murphy describes Valley fever as a growing global threat to both people and dogs and urges people to work together to combat the illness. San Jose Mercury News
PhD: There’s more mold on windowsills than anywhere else in your home – here, the best way to change that Aug. 23, 2023 Mold, pollen and dirt can build up on windowsills, triggering allergies and causing health issues. Woman’s World
Are masks making a comeback? Tucson health officials weigh in on possible new CDC guidelines Aug. 23, 2023 With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put together a plan for possible universal masking recommendations in certain areas. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Wondisford named dean of College of Medicine – Phoenix Aug. 22, 2023 Endocrinologist Dr. Fredric Edward Wondisford will take the helm at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix on Oct. 2. Read more Image