Health Sciences In The Media

Marvin J. Slepian, MD, is leading a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a wearable sensor that monitors heart rate and acceleration so investigators can gather more data from each patient during the widely used six-minute walk test.

Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, is interviewed about the science of green light, its potential as a therapy for migraine and pain, and lingering questions about the approach.

Carlos “Kent” Campbell, MD, MPH, an esteemed public health physician, malaria expert and global health champion, died Feb. 21. Campbell was instrumental in the creation of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.

Firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires. The highly trained men and women protecting communities earn the same base pay as a fast-food server while taking severe risks with their physical and mental health.

Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, discusses the health benefits of tai chi. She says tai chi's gentle, slow movements and controlled breathing tend to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body during times of stress.

A cell-free DNA blood test designed to detect abnormal DNA signals in people at average risk of colorectal cancer correctly detected colorectal cancer in most people with confirmed disease, according to a new study.

Peter D. Reaven, MD, presented new data that showed clinical benefits from continuous glucose monitoring in people with Type 2 diabetes, including those who don't use insulin.

Daniel Derksen, MD, is interviewed in a story about Arizona officials investigating Medicaid billing fraud.

The danger of fungal infections, which kill an estimated 1.7 million people worldwide per year, is rising due to climate change, population growth and drug resistance.

Citing data from U.S. News and World Report, the ranking of the top 10 Arizona hospitals includes Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, which serves as the teaching hospital for the College of Medicine – Phoenix.