Image Health Sciences Graduates Celebrated With In-Person Events May 12, 2022 After two years of pandemic-related virtual or small in-person ceremonies, 2022 ceremonies were back in a big way. Read more
Today’s Considerations for Commercial Restrooms May 12, 2022 Most people have made changes to their hand hygiene practices since the start of the pandemic. This story reviews the efficacy of a commercial hand dryer. University of Arizona Health Sciences research found a non-appreciable difference in hygiene between air- and towel-drying one's hands. Green Building & Design
University of Arizona Medical Students Gear Up for Workforce as U.S Hits 1 Million COVID Deaths May 12, 2022 As the nation reaches one million deaths from the Coronavirus, nearly 120 graduates received their diplomas from the College of Medicine – Tucson on Thursday. The graduates will be heading off to start their residencies 63 hospitals in 28 states. Recent graduates are quoted. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Cancer Therapy to Order May 12, 2022 Immunotherapy is fast becoming the go-to treatment for many cancers. The University of Arizona Health Sciences expanded a study after releasing positive Phase 1 results in 2020. Five of 10 patients with head and neck cancer experienced a clinical response and two patients showed no detectable disease after treatment. Chemistry & Industry Magazine
Image New Lecture Series Kicks Off With Exploration of Future Science Driven by COVID-19 May 11, 2022 Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, will discuss how research findings connected to COVID-19 are opening new potential pathways to create defenses against disease. Read more
MedTech’s Role in Patient Safety - Healthcare Weekly May 11, 2022 Steven J. Barker, PhD, MD, professor emeritus in the department of anesthesiology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, co-authors an article discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought patient safety to the forefront. Healthcare Weekly
Words of Wisdom From Three Leaders in the Environmental Health and Justice Field May 11, 2022 Recently, there has been a groundswell of interest in addressing health disparities and working toward health equity, including in environmental health sciences. Environmental Health News
UArizona Spring Convocations Usher in Graduation Season May 11, 2022 Convocation event information is listed for University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges, including the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, the College of Nursing and the College of Medicine – Tucson. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
AI Uses Body CT to Classify Multiple Diseases in Different Organ Systems May 10, 2022 An automated system that uses AI can classify multiple diseases in different organ systems on body CT, potentially improving radiologist workflow and performance, according to new research. Radiological Society of North America
Hepatitis Cases in Children on the Rise in Arizona May 10, 2022 Health experts in Arizona are on the lookout for unexplained cases of hepatitis in kids. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
