Is it possible to cure hot flashes? We may be getting closer. Dec. 7, 2022 Researchers have finally figured out what triggers hot flashes during menopause, paving the way for the first new class of treatments since 1941. National Geographic
Undergraduate research program will take community-based approach to Arizona health challenges Dec. 7, 2022 With a five-year $570,000 grant from the National Library of Medicine, a team of UArizona professors is creating the Place-based, culturally responsive Health Informatics Research Education, or PHIRE, program. SCIENMAG
Limits of ‘Fauci effect’: infectious disease applicants plummet, and hospitals are scrambling Dec. 7, 2022 A lack of doctors entering infectious disease fellowships – and the ensuing shortage of these specialists – has been a concern for years, with experts pointing to the comparatively low earnings these physicians make as a major disincentive for doctors considering which field to enter. STAT
Ask knee OA patients about stair climbing difficulty Dec. 7, 2022 Asking knee osteoarthritis patients a simple question – do you have difficulty climbing stairs? – may predict the risk of future functional limitation, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Medscape
All of Us Research Program UArizona-Banner Announces Seed Project Awardees Dec. 6, 2022 Five new seed projects will use the All of Us Research Program dataset to start a wide variety of new studies. Read more Image
7 melatonin mistakes sleep doctors want you to avoid Dec. 6, 2022 Despite the growing popularity of melatonin, it’s unclear how many people are using it correctly or getting the results they’re seeking. Everyday Health
Arizona fire stations to receive help disposing of cancer-causing firefighting foam Dec. 6, 2022 Arizona fire stations are getting state-funded help in 2023 to eliminate firefighting foam that’s been linked to cancer. KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Awarded $7.3M to Study Long COVID Dec. 5, 2022 The University of Arizona Health Sciences is one of five sites that will be tracking the burden, distribution and impact of post COVID-19 conditions. Read more Image
Pediatrics Research Team Makes Good Match for Steele Center Dec. 5, 2022 Drs. Cori and Michael Daines, longtime Steele Children’s Research Center investigators, credit their success to active listening and laughter. Read more Image