Limits of ‘Fauci effect’: infectious disease applicants plummet, and hospitals are scrambling Dec. 7, 2022 A lack of doctors entering infectious disease fellowships – and the ensuing shortage of these specialists – has been a concern for years, with experts pointing to the comparatively low earnings these physicians make as a major disincentive for doctors considering which field to enter. STAT
Ask knee OA patients about stair climbing difficulty Dec. 7, 2022 Asking knee osteoarthritis patients a simple question – do you have difficulty climbing stairs? – may predict the risk of future functional limitation, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Medscape
All of Us Research Program UArizona-Banner Announces Seed Project Awardees Dec. 6, 2022 Five new seed projects will use the All of Us Research Program dataset to start a wide variety of new studies. Read more Image
7 melatonin mistakes sleep doctors want you to avoid Dec. 6, 2022 Despite the growing popularity of melatonin, it’s unclear how many people are using it correctly or getting the results they’re seeking. Everyday Health
Arizona fire stations to receive help disposing of cancer-causing firefighting foam Dec. 6, 2022 Arizona fire stations are getting state-funded help in 2023 to eliminate firefighting foam that’s been linked to cancer. KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Awarded $7.3M to Study Long COVID Dec. 5, 2022 The University of Arizona Health Sciences is one of five sites that will be tracking the burden, distribution and impact of post COVID-19 conditions. Read more Image
Pediatrics Research Team Makes Good Match for Steele Center Dec. 5, 2022 Drs. Cori and Michael Daines, longtime Steele Children’s Research Center investigators, credit their success to active listening and laughter. Read more Image
UArizona awarded $7.3 million grant to study long COVID-19 impact Dec. 5, 2022 UArizona Health Sciences researchers received $7.3 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to participate in “Tracking the Burden, Distribution, Impact of Post COVID-19 Conditions in Diverse Populations for Children, Adolescents, Adults,” or Track PCC. KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona sees an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, among highest in the nation Dec. 5, 2022 Arizona has been leading the nation with COVID-19 cases for weeks now, and with the holidays approaching, doctors expect these numbers to rise. KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)