'Our Health Care System Is Literally at the Breaking Point' as Hospitals Run out of Space Due to Covid-19, Doctor Says Nov. 30, 2020 With more than 1 million travelers dispersing across the country in one day, health experts are asking those who gathered with people outside their households over Thanksgiving week to get tested for Covid-19. Arizona's test positivity on Monday was almost 20%. If officials there don't address the rise in cases in the next few weeks, the state will suffer hundreds of preventable deaths, the University of Arizona's Zuckerman College of Public Health said in a report Friday. CNN
Arizona COVID Modeler Says ‘Storm Coming’ in 2-4 Weeks Without Action Nov. 30, 2020 A researcher at the University of Arizona cautioned Monday that the state will be faced with a dire coronavirus situation within four weeks if no further action is taken to slow the spread of the virus. Dr. Joe Gerald, a member of the university’s COVID Modeling Team, told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Gaydos and Chad a “storm is coming” without additional guidance and mitigation strategies. KTAR-FM Phoenix
We Need a National Coronavirus Strategy. I'm Working With Both Sides to Set It Nov. 30, 2020 U.S. Sen.-elect Mark Kelly writes that the lack of a national strategy is hurting our coronavirus response and recovery. "Dr. Joe Gerald, a member of my transition team and a researcher at the University of Arizona who has been analyzing COVID-19 data, described how cases are rising quickly and that our health-care system could soon be struggling to keep up, just like it did last summer," Kelly writes. The Arizona Republic
COVID-19: Recovered Cases Immune for Six to Eight Months After Infection, Researchers Find Nov. 29, 2020 University of Arizona Heath Sciences researchers developed one of the most accurate COVID-19 antibody tests available and now have shown antibodies persist for months after infection, providing long-term immunity. Stuff (New Zealand)
Frank Porreca Shares His Thoughts on Green Light Therapy for Migraine Nov. 27, 2020 Frank Porreca, a professor of pharmacology and anesthesiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, talks about green-light exposure therapy as a low-cost, non-invasive treatment option for individuals with migraines. AJMC
Valley Nurse Honors COVID-19 Patients Lost to Virus Nov. 27, 2020 A Glendale ICU nurse is making a garden to honor his patients who died of COVID-19. "We're not going to have as much healthcare capacity to take care of people. Then you add the flu on top of that, and the fact that the whole country is a hotspot, so the numbers will keep on going up," said Dr. Shad Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. KPNX-TV (NBC) Phoenix
UArizona Tracking COVID's Long Term Effects Nov. 27, 2020 Dr. Christian Bime, an assistant professor in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson's Department of Medicine, is interviewed about his research into the long-term effects of COVID-19. KGUN-TV (ABC) Tucson
Tips if You Travel With Kids for the Holidays During a Pandemic Nov. 25, 2020 Although the 2020 holiday season will be unlike any other we have experienced, with social distancing, safety protocols and restrictions on gatherings, millions of Americans still plan to travel throughout the holiday season. Gary Kirkilas, a clinical assistant professor of child health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, discusses his concerns about holiday travel with kids. AZ Big Media
Promoting Health and Well-Being During the Coronavirus Pandemic Nov. 25, 2020 As European countries go into lockdown again amid a cold, dark winter, people will be spending even more time indoors. Small changes in your home can make you mentally healthier. People always reference nature when asked what their favorite visual scene is, according to Esther Sternberg, research director at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. DW (Germany)
Scottsdale Man Details Experience as Part of the Moderna Vaccine Trial Nov. 25, 2020 A Scottsdale man who was part of a COVID-19 vaccine trial describes what it was like and why people should get the vaccine. "These efficacy rates are great. They're phenomenal, actually. They're probably the best they could be," said Dr. Shad Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Arizona's Family (3TV/CBS 5) Phoenix