Urgent need for research into psychedelic therapy for older adults Sept. 19, 2022 Older age is associated with many health conditions that could potentially benefit from psychedelic-assisted therapy, yet few older adults have been included in clinical trials of psychedelics, new research shows. Medscape
David García is named to the board of directors of NASH kNOWledge Sept. 19, 2022 David Garcia, PhD, associate professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, joined the board of directors of NASH kNOWledge, an organization that provides education and awareness of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. AL DÍA News
Why does the omicron booster contain the Wuhan strain? Sept. 17, 2022 Bivalent vaccines contain the mRNA components of the spike genes of the SARS-CoV-2 virus ancestral strain and the BA.4/5 subvariants. The Epoch Times
Scholarship Program Welcomes Latest Cohort of Future Physicians Sept. 16, 2022 Twenty-seven medical students have been awarded scholarships through the Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program. Read more Image
Amid pandemic uncertainties, Latino immigrants put trust in their 'promotoras' Sept. 16, 2022 From providing accurate COVID-19 information to advocating for testing and vaccination with cultural sensitivity, promotoras, or Spanish-speaking community health workers, were key to serving marginalized Hispanic populations. Jill Guernsey de Zapien Border, director of the Transborder and Binational Public Health program in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is quoted. National Geographic
Will there be a COVID-19 surge this fall? What experts are predicting Sept. 16, 2022 Health experts are expecting another COVID-19 surge this fall and winter due to waning immunity from vaccines and more people spending time indoors. Natasha Bhuyan, MD, clinical assistant professor in the College of Medicine – Phoenix, is quoted Verywell Health
Students Learn Design Thinking in Unique Research Project Sept. 15, 2022 Building an AI tool to improve medical interviews is the continuing focus of a Vertically Integrated Project offered by Health Sciences Design. Read more Image
Students learn design thinking in unique research project Sept. 15, 2022 Building an AI tool to improve medical interviews is the continuing focus of a Vertically Integrated Project offered by the UArizona Health Sciences Design program. Related content. National Cyber Security News Today
RAIVEN Study Will Examine Efficacy of Flu Vaccines Sept. 13, 2022 People ages 18-64 can participate in the Randomized Assessment of Influenza Vaccine Efficacy Network study through a regional site led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers. Read more Image