Former NFL Standout Johnson Helps Others Address Addiction Nov. 23, 2021 The University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center hosted a free presentation by Van Johnson, the former University of Arizona football star and NFL wide receiver. Johnson shared his problems with addiction and domestic issues while growing up. Cronkite News
‘We Need Your Help’: Ariz. Health Leaders Plead with the Public to Help Reduce Crush of COVID-19 Patients Nov. 23, 2021 Arizona health leaders on Wednesday pleaded with the public to get vaccinated as COVID-19 continues to deplete resources in hospitals across the state The Arizona Republic
Integrating Indigenous Wisdom and Western Medicine Nov. 22, 2021 Dr. Tommy Begay is using sleep research to combat PTSD for Native populations impacted by historical trauma. Read more Image
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
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)
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
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 Image
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