MedTech’s Role in Patient Safety - Healthcare Weekly May 11, 2022 Steven J. Barker, PhD, MD, professor emeritus in the department of anesthesiology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, co-authors an article discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought patient safety to the forefront. Healthcare Weekly
AI Uses Body CT to Classify Multiple Diseases in Different Organ Systems May 10, 2022 An automated system that uses AI can classify multiple diseases in different organ systems on body CT, potentially improving radiologist workflow and performance, according to new research. Radiological Society of North America
Hepatitis Cases in Children on the Rise in Arizona May 10, 2022 Health experts in Arizona are on the lookout for unexplained cases of hepatitis in kids. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Connecting With Dean Reed: Leading a Capital City Med School May 9, 2022 Continuous growth and improvement, adaptation and diversification are helping to build a unique alternative at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. Read more Image
As Death Rates Rise, Medical Examiners Struggle to Keep Pace With Caseload May 9, 2022 Gregory L. Hess, MD, the chief medical examiner for Pima County and an associate clinical assistant professor of pathology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, attributes his office’s ability to avoid the forensic pathologist shortage to the availability of the University of Arizona’s pathology residency program. Cronkite News
Whole Diet Approach to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Has More Evidence Than Low-fat Diets May 9, 2022 A study published in The American Journal of Medicine reveals a whole diet approach with increased intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish, has more evidence for reducing cardiovascular risk than strategies focusing on reduced fat. ScienceDaily
Tribes Credited With Elevating Vaccinations in Rural Arizona May 7, 2022 In a pandemic that has seen sharp divides between urban and rural vaccination rates nationwide, Arizona is the only state where rural vaccine rates outpaced more populated counties, according to a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Associated Press
P-MAP Clears Obstacles and Cheers Alumni, Expanding Physician Pipeline May 6, 2022 Ceremony will honor alumni completing residencies, students receiving medical degrees and students who are preparing to enter medical school in July. Read more Image
FDA Restricts J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Risk of Blood Clots May 6, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it was limiting the authorized use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for adults due to studies showing people developing life-threatening blood clots. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)