As More Arizonans Get Vaccinated, Disparities Continue Feb. 25, 2021 Dr. Shad Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, said disparities in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout are a concern, since racial and ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately hard-hit by the virus. KJZZ-FM (NPR) Phoenix
UA Researchers Study Immunity Against New Coronavirus Variants Feb. 24, 2021 University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are growing batches of the new coronavirus variants in laboratories and plan to test COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against the variants for people with compromised immune systems. UArizona immunologist Deepta Bhattacharya at the College of Medicine – Tucson and Jeff Burgess, associate dean of research at the UArizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, are interviewed. Arizona Republic
UArizona Covid-19 Researchers are Asking for Your Help Feb. 24, 2021 The University of Arizona Health Sciences is asking for volunteers that haven't had their COVID-19 vaccine yet to participate in the CDC-funded "Arizona Heroes" research study to determine vaccine effectiveness and immunity. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Why Unhealthy Foods May Also Be Addictive Feb. 24, 2021 Victoria Maizes, MD, professor of medicine and executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, talks about the connection between ultra-processed foods and addiction. Buckmastser Show
UA Study Shows Harmful Drinking Habits Dramatically Increase Under COVID-19 Lockdowns Feb. 24, 2021 The ongoing pandemic has given rise to a significant and alarming trend of increased alcohol use and abuse – especially among younger adults, males and those who have lost their jobs – according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Dr. Heather L. Carlisle Recognized as Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Feb. 23, 2021 Read more Image
Health and Humanities ‘Aging and the Arts’ Series Promotes Awareness Through Movement Feb. 23, 2021 UArizona Health Sciences debuts health and humanities programming with “Aging and the Arts,” offering free education and exercises for an aging population. Read more Image
How Effective Are COVID-19 Vaccines? Feb. 23, 2021 The AZ HEROES research study is tracking viral immunity over time and assessing vaccine effectiveness in Arizona essential workers and college students. Read more Image
Connecting with Dean Schnellmann: The Future of Pharmacy Feb. 23, 2021 New endowed chairs, dual degrees and rethinking instruction will shape the next five years at the College of Pharmacy. Read more Image
Collaborative Primary Care Improves Outcomes in Diabetes, Hypertension Feb. 23, 2021 Collaboration among health care providers in the primary care setting leads to markedly better patient outcomes in patients with hypertension and diabetes, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Corresponding author Jeannie K. Lee of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy noted that while interprofessional collaborative practice aligns philosophically with many of the goals of the modern health care system, there remains little thorough evidence to show its effect, if any, on patient outcomes. HCP Live