Weekly COVID-19 Cases in Tucson and State Rise for First Time This Year April 3, 2021 For the first time this year in Arizona and Pima County, COVID-19 cases recently increased from one week to the next. "It's too early to say the sky is falling," said Joe Gerald, an associate professor with the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. "But we're definitely seeing a different trend. Things are getting a little bit worse. Our improvements are gone." Arizona Daily Star
Terra-Cotta Meets High Tech at the University of Arizona April 2, 2021 The University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB) merges state-of-the-art interiors with a tactile terra-cotta façade. The article examines the architectural design of the building through photographs. Metropolis Magazine
Future of Healthcare Panel Discussion To Focus on Pandemic April 1, 2021 Experts will discuss what has been learned from the coronavirus pandemic and how this knowledge can be used to build a healthier future. Read more Image
The Science of Spring Fever April 1, 2021 Getting up and going to bed at the same times each day and also trying to stick with consistent eating and exercise routines may help reset their circadian clocks. Another option is to take a low-dose of melatonin — just 0.5 mg — roughly four hours before you typically go to bed. “Melatonin helps tell all the parts of the body what time it is,” says Michael Grandner, PhD, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Elemental
UArizona Graduate Programs Get Top Rankings April 1, 2021 The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson earned its best ranking on the U.S. News & World Report diversity index – tied for No. 17 overall and tied for No. 13 among public universities. BizTUCSON
The Agile Advanced Practitioner April 1, 2021 Sandy Kurtin, PhD, ANP-C, AOCN, Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and ASH Clinical News Associate Editor, offers advice for promoting interprofessional agility to keep pace with an ever-changing health care environment. ASH Clinical News
Several UArizona Programs Receive Top Scores in US News Best Grad Rankings March 31, 2021 Four UArizona Health Sciences colleges performed well in the US News & World Report Best Grad Rankings. Read more Image
Arthritis Center Lecture to Focus on ‘Facts vs. Fiction’ of COVID-19 Vaccines March 31, 2021 A free livestreamed lecture by UArizona Health Sciences immunologist Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya offers an expert look at COVID-19 vaccines, variants and immunity. Read more Image
How to Support The Hurting Quarantine Body, According to Experts March 31, 2021 Sleep is paramount for healing. A simple bedtime ritual like using a dimmable light which automatically dims to a warm glow over 45 minutes, can help establish that bedtime routine. “The dimming light not only helps your natural melatonin production, but is a reminder to your brain and body to start winding down,” Dr. Michael Grandner, Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences. Forbes
Surgery Can Boost Outcomes After Chemo for People With Pancreatic Cancer March 31, 2021 Even in patients with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, surgery is typically worthwhile after chemotherapy, because it appears to extend patients' lives, a new study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons concludes. The study was led by Dr. Amanda Arrington, a surgical oncologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. HealthDay