Many Latinos in the U.S. don't get enough sleep, and researchers are trying to learn why March 24, 2023 To shed light on possible reasons why many Latinos in the U.S. don't get enough sleep, researchers are studying the sleep habits of those living near the U.S.-Mexico border. HealthDay
New study links impaired lipid clearance in the brain to Alzheimer’s disease March 23, 2023 A University of Arizona Health Sciences study discovered the role of disrupted brain lipid metabolism in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more Image
Treatment selection and symptom management after MDS/MDN diagnosis March 23, 2023 Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-C, AOCN, a hematology/oncology nurse practitioner at the UArizona Cancer Center and clinical assistant professor in the College of Medicine – Tucson, summarizes points that were discussed in an oral presentation at the 2023 ONA Summit Live Virtual Meeting. Hematology Advisor
Bacteria from meat may cause more than a half-million UTIs, study says March 23, 2023 A new study estimates that foodborne E. coli strains are likely to cause more than a half-million urinary tract infections annually in the United States. The Washington Post
What to know about the eyedrop recall linked to deaths and vision loss March 23, 2023 Two more people have died in the United States after being infected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a drug-resistant bacterium that has been linked to eyedrops, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Washington Post
Exploring phototherapy: a new option to manage chronic pain March 22, 2023 Dr. Mohab Ibrahim defines light therapy and explains its potential benefits as a treatment for chronic pain. Read more Image
New master's degree designed to meet health care needs of aging populations March 22, 2023 The online Master of Science in Innovations in Aging will prepare students pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults or doctoral education in aging sciences and related fields. Read more Image
Six simple strategies for sleeping through the night March 22, 2023 As humans age, we begin to experience a shift in how we cycle through the different stages of sleep — what sleep experts call “sleep architecture.” AARP News
Deadly fungi are the newest emerging microbe threat all over the world March 21, 2023 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned that the unsafe fungi Candida auris is spreading quickly in medical facilities and other healthcare centers. Scientific American