Dr. Kuo on flotufolastat F 18 utility in patients with high-risk prostate cancer Oct. 5, 2023 Phillip Kuo, MD, PhD, FACR, professor of medical imaging at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about his research on the prostate cancer drug flotufolastat F 18, which was presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting in San Diego, California. Urology Times
The primary care shortage Oct. 5, 2023 In an effort to meet the growing need for primary care physicians in Arizona, UArizona Health Sciences is working to develop a new generation of primary care physicians through the Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program, which awarded scholarships to 25 medical students this year. Repertoire
5 things to know when selecting an integrative health care provider Oct. 4, 2023 In a guide to choosing integrative health care providers, a database maintained by the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson is referenced as a resource. Everyday Health
4 ways to make sure your vaccine really works, according to Dr. Weil Oct. 4, 2023 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, recommends prioritizing sleep, managing stress, regular physical activity and eating an anti-inflammatory diet in order to make vaccinations more effective. Prevention Magazine
Student-faculty team of inventors devises tools to address orthopedic challenges Oct. 3, 2023 The startup Ancerix is working to commercialize much-needed instruments for surgical hardware removal. The team worked with Tech Launch Arizona to file patents and license its intellectual property. Read more Image
UArizona research shows vital need for family support to prevent substance use in border communities Oct. 3, 2023 New research from the UArizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family support may prevent substance use among teens who live in border towns on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd says loss to Princeton will keep driving him 'the rest of my career' Oct. 3, 2023 Arizona basketball coaches Adia Barnes and Tommy Lloyd appeared at the Bear Down Celebration, which benefited the UArizona Arthritis Center. C. Kent Kwoh, MD, director of the Arthritis Center, is quoted. Arizona Daily Star
Why the new COVID shot is a game-changer (and why the term ‘booster’ is obsolete) Oct. 3, 2023 The latest formula of COVID-19 vaccines recently showed up in local pharmacies. Experts predict it will become like the annual flu shot. National Geographic