Researchers Find Link Between Parkinson's Gene and Vocal Issues That Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis May 4, 2022 New research by University of Arizona neuroscientists suggests that a gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind vocal-related issues—a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnoses and treatments for Parkinson's patients. Medical Xpress
Sitting On The Toilet With Your Phone: Fine, Or Filthy? May 4, 2022 We hide in the bathroom to get five minutes away from our kids and a minute away from our partner. Which got us thinking, is taking the phone into the bathroom a filthy habit? Scary Mommy
Aging Lymph Nodes: Seeking a Solution for Weakened Immune Systems May 3, 2022 The body's system for maintaining infection-fighting cells deteriorates faster near the skin than deeper in the body, according to a new study. Read more Image
Should You Take HRT to Stave Off Dementia? May 3, 2022 Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, director of the UArizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science, is co-author of a study suggesting there is substantial evidence to indicate estrogen and hormone therapy can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 50 to 80%. The Telegraph (UK)
The 100th Class of Bobcats Takes School Pride to a New Level May 3, 2022 On May 13, thousands of students will walk the stage and graduate from the University of Arizona, among them Troy Weinstein, who earned early acceptance into the College of Medicine – Tucson. Arizona Daily Wildcat
Deadly Venom From Spiders and Snakes May Also Cure What Ails You May 3, 2022 Efforts to tease apart the vast swarm of proteins in venom — a field called venomics — have burgeoned in recent years. The growing catalog of compounds has led to a number of drug discoveries. The New York Times
The 100th Class of Bobcats Takes School Pride to a New Level May 3, 2022 On May 13, thousands of students will walk the stage and graduate from the University of Arizona, among them Troy Weinstein, who earned early acceptance into the College of Medicine – Tucson. Arizona Daily Wildcat
Health Sciences Researchers Inspired by Eureka May 2, 2022 More than 40 UArizona Health Sciences faculty have found the joy of discovering how to bring their research to patients who need it through a global collaboration institute. Read more Image
University Of Arizona, Oklahoma State Team Up To Fight Opioid Crisis, Chronic Pain May 2, 2022 Robert C. Robbins, MD, president of the University of Arizona, and Kayse Shrum, DO, president of Oklahoma State University, announced the two institutions’ academic medical centers have joined forces to combat the opioid crisis and chronic pain through research, treatment and education. Forbes