Data published in JCEM demonstrate strong real-world performance of Veracyte Dec. 16, 2022 New findings from a meta-analysis of 13 independent studies published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed the strong real-world performance of the Afirma Genomic Sequencing Classifier. Read Magazine
Hooked on Rheum with John R.P. Tesser, MD Dec. 16, 2022 John R. P. Tesser, MD, clinical lecturer at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, reflects on his career as a rheumatologist. Healio
Applying A Team Approach to Health Care Education Dec. 15, 2022 Interprofessional education modules at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center teach students the importance of teamwork in health care. Read more Image
$10.8M Initiative Unites Engineering, Health Researchers to Improve Cancer Treatments Dec. 15, 2022 A University of Arizona project creates humanlike cancer models and growth environments to help improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Read more Image
New Partnership with Pima Community College Provides Pathway to BA in Wellness Degree Dec. 15, 2022 Students interested in health and wellness careers will benefit from a 2+2 program that culminates with a bachelor’s degree in a field with tremendous career growth potential. Read more Image
How a viral siege is making some people sick for weeks, even months Dec. 15, 2022 The U.S. is experiencing an unusually high uptick in both flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, while COVID-19 cases continue to linger. The Washington Post
Universities are studying weed's health effects – and being funded by Big Cannabis Dec. 15, 2022 In 2003, a study conducted at the Yale University School of Medicine found that industry-funded studies were 3.6 times more likely to produce outcomes favorable to their sponsors. Biomedical researchers say there are greater safeguards in place today than in the past. Los Angeles Times
Indigenous communities see increased focus on health care outcomes, job training Dec. 15, 2022 The AzAHEC program at UArizona Health Sciences selected the Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care to develop a new American Indian Health AHEC Regional Center dedicated to developing health profession education initiatives and expanding access to health care for tribal communities in Arizona. The Arizona Republic
Feds expand free COVID-19 tests, hospital support ahead of holidays Dec. 15, 2022 The Biden administration released a COVID-19 preparedness plan Thursday announcing access to free tests and vaccines as well as hospital staff support and equipment in anticipation of increased disease transmission. Courthouse News Service