Image UA College of Nursing Faculty Inducted as Fellows into Western Academy of Nursing March 1, 2019 The honor recognizes Dr. Sheila Gephart and Dr. Kimberly Shea in the realm of direct care nursing practice, education and research. Read more
Image New Radiosurgery Technique a Boon for Cancer Patients Feb. 27, 2019 Vastly shortens treatments for metastatic brain lesions Read more
Image Latest Anti-retroviral Drug Regimens Provide `Lazarus Effect’ for HIV Patients Suffering from Frailty Feb. 27, 2019 Frailty related to HIV infection “is rapidly becoming a specter of the past” and today it “is possible to control HIV infection in all patients,” according to a perspective article authored by a clinical team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Read more
Image UA College of Medicine – Tucson Preps for Future Disaster with Federal Training Workshop Feb. 27, 2019 Leadership from federal and community health agencies will convene at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson for a disaster research training workshop. The workshop will help participants better prepare for a mass disaster that affects the health of the community at large. Read more
Image UA Physicians and Scientists Developing Technology to Prevent Adverse Reactions to Medications Feb. 26, 2019 The Flinn Foundation grant will help the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix and Banner Health incorporate precision medicine tailored to a person's genetics. Read more
Image New, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Enlarged Prostate Shows Promise Feb. 25, 2019 Banner – UMC first to offer PAE in Southern Arizona Read more
Image Dr. Terry Badger Named Eleanor Bauwens Endowed Chair of Nursing Feb. 20, 2019 The honor recognizes Dr. Badger’s accomplishments as a nationally recognized nurse-scientist and leader in graduate education. Read more
Image UA Study Confirms Self-reported Sleep Duration an Accurate, Useful Health Measure in Children Feb. 14, 2019 A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson shows that sleep duration reports by children and their parents are fairly accurate. Read more
Image UA College of Pharmacy Appoints Pharmacy Leader Dr. Nancy Alvarez Associate Dean for College of Pharmacy - Phoenix Feb. 11, 2019 Nancy A. Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, an established national leader in pharmacy, has been appointed associate dean for the UA College of Pharmacy – Phoenix and as an associate professor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science. Dr. Alvarez will oversee all aspects of the college in Greater Phoenix. Read more
Image Could Getting Your Flu Shot Help You Avoid a Silent Killer? Feb. 11, 2019 Not only does getting a flu shot significantly decrease your chance of getting the flu, but it protects others around you from infection as well. Read more
