FDA approves brain implant for human trials June 15, 2023 Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, is gearing up to test its technology in humans. The FDA approved Neuralink’s first-in-human trials for a device designed to connect human brains to computers. WNG.org
The vaginal microbiome is finally getting recognized June 15, 2023 Vaginal dysbiosis has long been a taboo subject, but studying and optimizing the vaginal microbiome could be a game changer for women’s health. Drug Discovery News
Downtown Phoenix multifamily site changes hands for $12M, Cushman & Wakefield reports June 13, 2023 Masyno Holding LLC has paid $12 million to buy a one-acre development in downtown Phoenix near the College of Medicine – Phoenix. The space has room for 741 residential homes. Greater Phoenix in Business
ABRC grant supports RNA research in cardiovascular diseases June 12, 2023 Dr. Tobias Jakobi hopes to find ways for physicians to identify and treat heart diseases sooner. Read more Image
PediDOSE Study aims to speed up EMS’ children’s seizure response June 12, 2023 Researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson's Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center are participating in a nationwide, multicenter clinical trial to standardize treatment for children suffering from seizures before they arrive at hospital emergency departments. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Ultrasound technology becoming so advanced it can be used in emergencies outside a hospital, doctor's office June 12, 2023 Medical residents are training on the use of portable ultrasound devices which promise to make internal imaging more efficient and less expensive. KSAZ-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
What You Need to Know About Scorpion Stings June 12, 2023 Medical toxicologist Anne-Michelle Ruha, MD, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, gives insight about scorpion envenomation, symptoms and treatment. Read more Image
Phototherapy device that emits near-infrared light beneficial for sleep disorders June 12, 2023 A study published in the medical journal Sleep finds the use of near-infrared phototherapy before bed may help people sleep better and improve how they function during daylight hours. Medical Dialogues (India)