As Arizona's population ages, who will provide care? Immigrants will play a big role Dec. 19, 2023 Immigrants are expected to play a growing role to make up for shortages in older adult care workers. Information from the Center for Rural Health at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is cited. The Arizona Republic
Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause Dec. 19, 2023 How well a woman sleeps as she transitions through menopause may affect her projected risk for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. Daily Herald (Chicago, IL)
COVID-19, CAMI and a new college: UArizona Health Sciences’ top 10 news releases of 2023 Dec. 19, 2023 UArizona Health Sciences made impactful contributions to health care and advanced major projects that are building a healthier future for Arizona and beyond. Read more Image
New data shows Black and Hispanic people less likely to get COVID vaccine Dec. 18, 2023 A new study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, shows that Hispanic and Black communities are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. KAET-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Call for proposals: Cancer Center Internal Pilot Awards Dec. 18, 2023 University of Arizona Cancer Center Read more
AZDHS reports a 20% increase in new HIV cases throughout the state Dec. 18, 2023 According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there was a 20% rise in HIV cases in Arizona from 2021 to 2022. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
First dose administered in phase 1/2 clinical trial of OCU410, an emerging therapy for dry AMD Dec. 18, 2023 Biotech company Ocugen has started the ArMaDa Phase 1/2 clinical trial of OCU410, a modfier gene therapy product candidate being developed for dry age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmology Times
Training and keeping primary care physicians in Arizona Dec. 14, 2023 The Primary Care Physician Scholarship program is educating a new generation of doctors, reducing debt and providing a path to practice in Arizona. Read more Thumbnail
Buckmaster Show 12/13/2023: Dealing with holiday stress Dec. 14, 2023 Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about topics including coping with holiday stress. KVOI-Radio (Tucson, AZ)
