Three Ways Nanotechnology Is Changing The Healthcare Industry July 20, 2022 A team of University of Arizona Health Sciences and College of Engineering researchers created a simple, portable and inexpensive method for detecting extremely low levels of norovirus. Forbes
Gene Therapy Fails to Improve Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer July 20, 2022 A phase 3 clinical trial studying the use of ofranergene obadenovec in combination with paclitaxel failed to meet its primary endpoint in improving progression-free survival or overall survival in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. CGTLive
ADCs Begin to Carve a Place in the Treatment Landscape for Ovarian Cancer July 20, 2022 Patients with recurrent, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer have limited effective treatment options available, but a class of targeted antibody-drug conjugates represent a promising development for this population. OncLive
International Agency for Research on Cancer Classifies Firefighting as Carcinogenic July 20, 2022 The International Agency for Research on Cancer recently classified occupational exposure as a firefighter as carcinogenic, changing the previous classification of possibly carcinogenic. News Medical
Genetics and Racism Contribute to Racial-ethnic Disparities in Obesity and Comorbidities July 20, 2022 Obesity prevalence is on the rise across the U.S., but some groups are at a greater risk for the disease than others. Healio
Column: As Professionals Flee Antiabortion Policies, Red States Face a Brain Drain July 19, 2022 Some university faculty members in red states are publicly expressing concerns about the impact of right-wing policies on efforts to attract students and recruit qualified people to their institutions. Los Angeles Times
A One Health Approach for Better Health Solutions July 18, 2022 The One Health approach to research connects experts in human, animal and environmental health to improve health outcomes for all. Read more Thumbnail
Consciousness and the Quantum Mind July 18, 2022 Theories suggested by Stuart R. Hameroff, MD, professor emeritus in the College of Medicine – Tucson, are cited in this story on consciousness and the quantum mind. Psychology Today
What a Good Night’s Sleep Can Do for Your Heart July 17, 2022 New health guidelines put a spotlight on the link between a good night’s sleep and a healthy heart. The Wall Street Journal