Scottsdale-based HonorHealth to offer T cell immune therapy Feb. 22, 2024 HonorHealth Research Institute plans to offer the T cell therapy lifileucel to treat melanoma that cannot be surgically removed or that has spread to other parts of the body. The product is the first T cell immunotherapy to receive FDA approval for a solid tumor cancer. Scottsdale Independent (Scottsdale, AZ)
Patient trust in health care AI relies on use case, but familiarity is lacking Feb. 22, 2024 A recent poll found that patients' trust in artificial intelligence technology being used in health care varies depending on how it's used. Patient Data Access News
Which state has more venomous snakes: Arizona or Arkansas? Feb. 22, 2024 Arizona has the greatest variety of venomous snakes in the country. Experts provide tips on how to protect yourself from bites. WorldAtlas
Hiker treated for rattlesnake bite, prompting early-in-the-season warning about snake activity Feb. 21, 2024 A roundup of advice for protecting yourself from rattlesnake bites cites information from the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Moonlight becomes youth Feb. 21, 2024 A grant from the Center for Rural Health at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health funded the Night Hike in Cottonwood, Arizona, on Feb. 2 and 3. The program taught eight children about outdoor exploration and safety. The Verde Valley Independent and Camp Verde Bugle (Cottonwood, AZ)
UArizona researchers top others in the state with NIH funding Feb. 21, 2024 The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research recently released its rankings of institutions that receive funding from the National Institutes of Health. Among the 2,886 institutions receiving NIH funding, UArizona was the top recipient in the state of Arizona, ranking No. 49 nationwide with $197.9 million in awards. The College of Medicine – Tucson and College of Medicine–Phoenix received a combined $122.7 million in awards. The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy ranked No. 4 nationally, the College of Nursing ranked No. 19 and the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health ranked No. 32. Phoenix Business Journal
Arizona Medicaid changes could give health coverage to 10,000 more kids. Here's how Feb. 21, 2024 Arizona is expanding parameters for children to get Medicaid coverage via its KidsCare program, which health care advocates say is a positive move for a state with consistently high rates of uninsured children. The Arizona Republic
Man dies from bite of pet Gila monster Feb. 21, 2024 A Colorado man died after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster. Information from the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is cited. KIRO-TV (Seattle, WA)
Arizona will never solve its doctor shortage if we don't fix this Feb. 19, 2024 In an opinon piece, the writer speculates that federal and state officials need to take action in order to stop Arizona's health care worker shortage. The Arizona Republic
Heart risks after pregnancy-related high blood pressure in Latinas Feb. 19, 2024 High blood pressure during pregnancy is a growing problem for expectant moms across the country, and especially for Latinas. Adriana Maldonado, PhD, assistant professor of public health at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is quoted. WebMD