Health Sciences In The Media UA Arthritis Center's Virtual Fundraiser Includes Panel Talk, Reception Sept. 7, 2020 The University of Arizona Arthritis Center's "Bear Down for Health: Sport and Science in the Era of COVID-19" livestream panel discussion and reception will take place on Sept. 16. Special guests include Dave Heeke, Dr. Daniel Derksen and Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich. Arizona Daily Star As Threat of Valley Fever Grows Beyond Southwest, Push Is on for Vaccine Sept. 7, 2020 Efforts are underway to bring to market a vaccine for a fungal infection that occurs in the deserts of the Southwest. Dr. John Galgiani, director of the University of Arizona's Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is heading up vaccine research there and believes the vaccine shown to prevent valley fever in mice should be available for dogs, which also get infected in large numbers, as soon as next year. Missoula Current Older Adults Often Left Out of Clinical Trials for Vaccines Sept. 7, 2020 Historically, older adults have been underrepresented in clinical trials for certain treatments. But with the coronavirus, experts say it is critical that older adults be included in vaccine trials since the virus can impact them at higher rates. Dr. Shad Marvasti, an associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, said medical research has been mostly limited to a certain demographic – specifically, "middle aged white men." KJZZ-FM (NPR) Phoenix These 6 Coronavirus Precautions Probably Aren't Worth Your Time, According to Experts Sept. 5, 2020 Continuing coverage: Dr. Elizabeth Connick, an immunolobiologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucon said that she doesn't disinfect and wash food packages, frozen or otherwise. "I did that for about a week, then decided there would be more cases if the virus was transmitted that way. I don't think there is a lot of virus hanging around on those packages," Connick said. Science Alert Colleges Using COVID Dorms, Quarantines to Keep Virus at Bay Sept. 5, 2020 With the coronavirus spreading through colleges at alarming rates, universities are scrambling to find quarantine locations in dormitory buildings and off-campus properties to isolate the thousands of students who have caught COVID-19 or been exposed to it. Joe Gerald, an associate professor of public health policy and management at the University of Arizona, said the idea of identifying cases, contact tracing and quarantining is the right approach. He said it's just going to be hard to do in dorms, frat houses or places where students congregate. The Associated Press Phoenix-Area Doctor Weighs in on Hybrid Instruction, Holiday Weekend Safety Sept. 4, 2020 With a holiday weekend upon us, Dr. Shad Marvasti, with the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix says Arizonans are going to have to continue wearing masks and physical distancing, so the state can avoid another big spike in COVID-19 cases. 3TV/CBS5 Phoenix As Threat of Valley Fever Grows Beyond the Southwest, Push Is on for Vaccine Sept. 4, 2020 Efforts are underway to bring to market a vaccine for a fungal infection that occurs in the deserts of the Southwest. With recent studies showing promise, there is a renewed push. Dr. John Galgiani, director of the University of Arizona's Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is heading up vaccine research there and believes the vaccine shown to prevent valley fever in mice should be available for dogs, which also get infected in large numbers, as soon as next year. Kaiser Health News Health Experts Concerned Labor Day Weekend Could Lead to Rise in COVID-19 Cases Sept. 4, 2020 Dr. Shad Marvasti, an associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, said Memorial Day weekend was a disaster in terms of the pandemic. “We paid the price for it when we saw the increase in the number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in Arizona. Hopefully, we’ve grown wiser and more sober from the realities of COVID-19.” KNXV-TV (ABC) Phoenix Tempe Man Dealing With Long-Term Health Effects From COVID-19 Sept. 3, 2020 For Eddie Case, his battle with COVID-19 didn't end when he went home from the hospital. In March, his symptoms were so severe he had to spend 20 days in a medically-induced coma. Six months later, he said his life isn't the same. "People have fatigue and confusion, difficulty focusing and concentrating," said Dr. Shad Marvasti, director of public health for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. 3TV/CBS5 Phoenix UA Expert Weighs in on the Impact Record-Breaking Heat, COVID-19 Have on Arizonans Sept. 2, 2020 Dr. Ole Thienhaus, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, discusses the combined impact of long-term extreme heat and a pandemic on mental health. KNXV-TV (ABC) Phoenix Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
UA Arthritis Center's Virtual Fundraiser Includes Panel Talk, Reception Sept. 7, 2020 The University of Arizona Arthritis Center's "Bear Down for Health: Sport and Science in the Era of COVID-19" livestream panel discussion and reception will take place on Sept. 16. Special guests include Dave Heeke, Dr. Daniel Derksen and Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich. Arizona Daily Star
As Threat of Valley Fever Grows Beyond Southwest, Push Is on for Vaccine Sept. 7, 2020 Efforts are underway to bring to market a vaccine for a fungal infection that occurs in the deserts of the Southwest. Dr. John Galgiani, director of the University of Arizona's Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is heading up vaccine research there and believes the vaccine shown to prevent valley fever in mice should be available for dogs, which also get infected in large numbers, as soon as next year. Missoula Current
Older Adults Often Left Out of Clinical Trials for Vaccines Sept. 7, 2020 Historically, older adults have been underrepresented in clinical trials for certain treatments. But with the coronavirus, experts say it is critical that older adults be included in vaccine trials since the virus can impact them at higher rates. Dr. Shad Marvasti, an associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, said medical research has been mostly limited to a certain demographic – specifically, "middle aged white men." KJZZ-FM (NPR) Phoenix
These 6 Coronavirus Precautions Probably Aren't Worth Your Time, According to Experts Sept. 5, 2020 Continuing coverage: Dr. Elizabeth Connick, an immunolobiologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucon said that she doesn't disinfect and wash food packages, frozen or otherwise. "I did that for about a week, then decided there would be more cases if the virus was transmitted that way. I don't think there is a lot of virus hanging around on those packages," Connick said. Science Alert
Colleges Using COVID Dorms, Quarantines to Keep Virus at Bay Sept. 5, 2020 With the coronavirus spreading through colleges at alarming rates, universities are scrambling to find quarantine locations in dormitory buildings and off-campus properties to isolate the thousands of students who have caught COVID-19 or been exposed to it. Joe Gerald, an associate professor of public health policy and management at the University of Arizona, said the idea of identifying cases, contact tracing and quarantining is the right approach. He said it's just going to be hard to do in dorms, frat houses or places where students congregate. The Associated Press
Phoenix-Area Doctor Weighs in on Hybrid Instruction, Holiday Weekend Safety Sept. 4, 2020 With a holiday weekend upon us, Dr. Shad Marvasti, with the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix says Arizonans are going to have to continue wearing masks and physical distancing, so the state can avoid another big spike in COVID-19 cases. 3TV/CBS5 Phoenix
As Threat of Valley Fever Grows Beyond the Southwest, Push Is on for Vaccine Sept. 4, 2020 Efforts are underway to bring to market a vaccine for a fungal infection that occurs in the deserts of the Southwest. With recent studies showing promise, there is a renewed push. Dr. John Galgiani, director of the University of Arizona's Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is heading up vaccine research there and believes the vaccine shown to prevent valley fever in mice should be available for dogs, which also get infected in large numbers, as soon as next year. Kaiser Health News
Health Experts Concerned Labor Day Weekend Could Lead to Rise in COVID-19 Cases Sept. 4, 2020 Dr. Shad Marvasti, an associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, said Memorial Day weekend was a disaster in terms of the pandemic. “We paid the price for it when we saw the increase in the number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in Arizona. Hopefully, we’ve grown wiser and more sober from the realities of COVID-19.” KNXV-TV (ABC) Phoenix
Tempe Man Dealing With Long-Term Health Effects From COVID-19 Sept. 3, 2020 For Eddie Case, his battle with COVID-19 didn't end when he went home from the hospital. In March, his symptoms were so severe he had to spend 20 days in a medically-induced coma. Six months later, he said his life isn't the same. "People have fatigue and confusion, difficulty focusing and concentrating," said Dr. Shad Marvasti, director of public health for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. 3TV/CBS5 Phoenix
UA Expert Weighs in on the Impact Record-Breaking Heat, COVID-19 Have on Arizonans Sept. 2, 2020 Dr. Ole Thienhaus, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, discusses the combined impact of long-term extreme heat and a pandemic on mental health. KNXV-TV (ABC) Phoenix