Immunity acquired from a COVID infection is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death, study finds Feb. 16, 2023 Immunity acquired from a COVID-19 infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness, according to research published Thursday in The Lancet. NBC News
American Association for Anatomy announces award recipients for 2023 Feb. 16, 2023 The American Association for Anatomy recognized Rebecca Fisher, PhD, interim co-chair and professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, with a 2023 award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Science Magazine
Officials identify man who died in crash that spilled nitric acid, closed I-10 in Tucson Feb. 16, 2023 A vehicle crash led to a nitric acid spill and closed a stretch of I-10 near Tucson for more than a day earlier this week. The Arizona Republic
Buckmaster Show: Dark chocolate red flags Feb. 15, 2023 Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, discusses how a workplace can influence physical and mental health, and red flags that are popping up in research about consuming dark chocolate. KVOI-AM (Tucson, AZ)
Migraine drug shows promise in treatment of acute kidney injury Feb. 15, 2023 The drug lasmiditan, which is used to treat migraines, shows promise as a possible treatment for acute kidney injury, according to a new study. Medical Xpress
UArizona's new glass-covered building Feb. 15, 2023 With its distinct strips of terracotta panels and expansive glazed curtainwall, the 230,000-square-foot Health Sciences Innovation Building features an expansive ground floor forum, daylit student lounges and study spaces, state-of-the art simulation laboratories and more. Glassonline.com
UArizona program works to diversify workforce on aging Feb. 14, 2023 A new program at the Center on Aging at the College of Medicine – Tucson aims to increase the number of researchers trained to study older adults with the goal of improving the well-being of older adults in diverse groups. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Service-Learning Course Opens Doors for Bilingual Students Feb. 13, 2023 Students who aspire to work in health care receive training and clinical volunteer opportunities as medical interpreters through FACES Conversantes. Read more Thumbnail