Health Sciences In The Media

In Pima County, the average cost to treat a rattlesnake bite is $124,000. Geoffrey Smelski, PharmD, is quoted.

Lisa Quale, a health educator the Skin Cancer Institute at the UArizona Cancer Center, discusses skin cancer risk for those living in Southern Arizona.

Kelly Reynolds, PhD, MSPH, is interviewed about the Environmental Protection Agency's new air quality standards for fine particulate matter.

Nicole Jimenez, PhD, discusses her research on various gynecologic conditions, and explains the critical need for non-invasive diagnostics and effective treatment plans for patients.

A new study concludes the spice turmeric – often sold in supplements as curcumin – could be effective at easing arthritis and metabolic syndrome.

Jennifer S. De La Rosa, PhD, is quoted in a story about the Arizona Cannabis Education, or AzCANN, program.

Esther Sternberg, MD, is quoted in a story that says workers do more harm than good when they go to the office sick.

Jeff Burgess, MD, MS, MPH, is quoted in a story about a grant he received to measure the exposure risk of wildland-urban fires and evaluate interventions to improve firefighter health.

Experts, including Andrei Alexandrov, MD, discuss symptoms of a "silent stroke" that women should be aware of, such as sudden lack of balance or problems with memory.

Amanda Wilson, PhD, will use a $750,000 grant to lead a team of researchers to develop methodology to inform cleaning and disinfecting protocols and help educate nurses about asthma risks.