$4 million award will help researchers to improve sleep health in Arizona firefighters Aug. 8, 2023 With a $4 million grant form the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will focus on behavioral interventions to improve firefighter sleep and recovery. News-Medical Life Sciences
$4M NIH grant will test worksite sleep health coaching for Arizona firefighters Aug. 7, 2023 Researchers at the UArizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health seek to improve firefighter health by focusing on behavioral interventions to improve sleep and recovery. Read more Image
CDC says Valley fever fungus cases could rise by 25 times in coming years due to climate change Aug. 7, 2023 Studying Valley fever trends over several years, a team at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson has created a forecasting tool to determine when the illness is spiking in the community. Daily Mail
The impact of estrogen on the brain Aug. 7, 2023 Studies have shown late intervention in menopause – especially combined with early onset menopause – can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Better After 50
Ketamine can help depression, chronic pain and more, UArizona doctor says Aug. 7, 2023 Many people consider ketamine a street drug, but the anesthetic medication has many beneficial uses, says Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, medical director of the UArizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center. KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
Sylvester researcher, collaborators receive NIH grant to study new technology for at-home cancer care Aug. 7, 2023 A $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will allow researchers to study how new technology can help cancer patients manage symptoms and related stress from cancer treatment while at home. Science Magazine
Using data to make better medical decisions Aug. 3, 2023 The Data Science Fellowship equips health care researchers and professionals to leverage data to improve medical knowledge and care. Read more Image
Camp Wellness, Pima County Health Department team to host health fair Aug. 3, 2023 A free health fair aims to prioritize collaboration, improve individual health and well-being, and build a stronger Tucson community. Read more Image
UArizona professor answers growing concerns over AI taking over jobs Aug. 3, 2023 From Chat GPT to A.I. taking your order at restaurants, there are growing signs that A.I. is already disrupting the global workforce. Will A.I. take over your job? One researcher at the College of Medicine – Tucson says not so fast. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)