COVID Could Cause a Strange Phenomenon Regarding Pain for Cancer Patients Says New Study Nov. 22, 2021 The article cites research led by Rajesh Khanna, PhD, a professor in the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Pharmacology, that found a link between a COVIDinfection, neuropilin and pain. Business Telegraph (UK)
Child Deaths in Arizona Increased Significantly During Pandemic Year Nov. 22, 2021 Arizona has the second highest number of childhood deaths due to COVID-19, second only to Texas in 2020, said Sean Elliott, MD, a professor emeritus at the College of Medicine – Tucson who specializes in pediatric infectious diseases. Arizona Daily Star
Device Shows Promise Against Tough-to-Treat Heart Failure Nov. 21, 2021 A hard-to-treat form of heart failure may be relieved by an experimental device that creates a hole inside the heart muscle, according to new clinical trial results. MedicineNet
Growth Rate in Arizona Virus Cases Slows Before Thanksgiving Nov. 20, 2021 New weekly COVID-19 cases have continued to rise in Pima County and Arizona, although not as fast as prior weeks. Arizona Daily Star
Image UArizona Health Sciences Researchers to Study Long COVID as Part of National Collaborative Nov. 19, 2021 The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and approaches for treatment and prevention. Read more
Empagliflozin a Winner in Challenging Arena of Stabilized Acute HF Nov. 19, 2021 Nancy K. Sweitzer, MD, PhD, director of the Sarver Heart Center, is quoted in an article about the results of a clinical trial in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure. The Hospitalist
University of Arizona Sets $1 Billion Research Expenditure Goal Nov. 19, 2021 The University of Arizona has big plans to earn its reputation as a major research institution. Arizona Daily Star
Image UArizona Researchers Develop Ultra-Thin 'Computer on the Bone' Nov. 18, 2021 Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and protect bone health. Read more
Image MOVE UP Outreach Program Administers 36,000 COVID-19 Vaccines in Arizona’s Rural and Underserved Communities Nov. 18, 2021 The mobile health MOVE UP program has hosted hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for hard-to-reach populations in central and southern Arizona. Read more
Image Aligning Research with Indigenous Data Sovereignty Nov. 18, 2021 Indigenous scholars at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are improving research opportunities by crafting polices on the collection and use of data. Read more
