Dynamic Nature of Genome-Protecting DNA May Offer Clues to Fight Cancer June 16, 2022 Researchers propose a new paradigm for analyzing genetic mutations after study shows varying levels of heterochromatin, a key player in genomic stability. Read more Image
Minimizing Scar Formation to Promote Healthy Wound Healing June 16, 2022 Scientists added a drug to standard wound treatments to promote the regeneration of healthy tissue and reduce excessive scarring. Read more Image
I am Health Sciences: Kristi Davis June 16, 2022 A new monthly video series focuses on the staff who help make the University of Arizona Health Sciences a special place to work. Read more Thumbnail
Evidence Shows High Inter- and Intra-Reader Agreement With 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 PET/CT in Recurrent Prostate Cancer June 16, 2022 Philip Kuo, MD, PhD, professor of medical imaging, biomedical engineering and medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, presented findings from a clinical trial at the 2022 Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting. ONCOLOGY Journal
Behavioral Health Crisis Care’s Carpe Diem Moment June 16, 2022 Margie Balfour, MD, PhD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry in the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes about opportunities to address the future of behavioral health crisis care in the U.S. Psychiatric Times
Infectious Disease, Immunology Are Focus of New UArizona Health Sciences Graduate Certificate June 15, 2022 Students can pursue education in virology, infectious disease and immunology through a University of Arizona Health Sciences Global and Online program. Read more Image
Photos of People Licking a Scottsdale Restaurant Wall Went Viral. Here's How The Mission Responded June 15, 2022 A story written by "CNN staff" and published on TV websites around the country early this month caused a sensation when it claimed that an Arizona restaurant encouraged people to lick its wall made of Himalayan pink salt blocks. The Arizona Republic
Why We May Never Stop Getting COVID: What We Know About Reinfections and Immunity June 15, 2022 Many Canadians wonder if they will see an end to COVID-19. Experts say various factors keep the virus coming back. National Post (Toronto, Canada)
Researchers to Test Technology Aimed at Improving Medication Adherence June 14, 2022 A new app and web portal may help older adults with mild cognitive impairment remember to take hypertension medications on time. Read more Image
How Doctors Actually Resuscitate Someone and Shocking Defibrillator Myths June 14, 2022 This article cites findings from a 2008 study by Gordon A. Ewy, MD, professor emeritus in the College of Medicine – Tucson, suggesting chest compressions alone may give a higher chance of survival than traditional CPR. Today I Found Out