The Science of Spring Fever April 1, 2021 Getting up and going to bed at the same times each day and also trying to stick with consistent eating and exercise routines may help reset their circadian clocks. Another option is to take a low-dose of melatonin — just 0.5 mg — roughly four hours before you typically go to bed. “Melatonin helps tell all the parts of the body what time it is,” says Michael Grandner, PhD, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Elemental
UArizona Graduate Programs Get Top Rankings April 1, 2021 The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson earned its best ranking on the U.S. News & World Report diversity index – tied for No. 17 overall and tied for No. 13 among public universities. BizTUCSON
The Agile Advanced Practitioner April 1, 2021 Sandy Kurtin, PhD, ANP-C, AOCN, Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and ASH Clinical News Associate Editor, offers advice for promoting interprofessional agility to keep pace with an ever-changing health care environment. ASH Clinical News
Arthritis Center Lecture to Focus on ‘Facts vs. Fiction’ of COVID-19 Vaccines March 31, 2021 A free livestreamed lecture by UArizona Health Sciences immunologist Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya offers an expert look at COVID-19 vaccines, variants and immunity. Read more Image
Several UArizona Programs Receive Top Scores in US News Best Grad Rankings March 31, 2021 Four UArizona Health Sciences colleges performed well in the US News & World Report Best Grad Rankings. Read more Image
How to Support The Hurting Quarantine Body, According to Experts March 31, 2021 Sleep is paramount for healing. A simple bedtime ritual like using a dimmable light which automatically dims to a warm glow over 45 minutes, can help establish that bedtime routine. “The dimming light not only helps your natural melatonin production, but is a reminder to your brain and body to start winding down,” Dr. Michael Grandner, Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences. Forbes
Surgery Can Boost Outcomes After Chemo for People With Pancreatic Cancer March 31, 2021 Even in patients with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, surgery is typically worthwhile after chemotherapy, because it appears to extend patients' lives, a new study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons concludes. The study was led by Dr. Amanda Arrington, a surgical oncologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. HealthDay
HEROES Study: COVID Vaccines 90% Effective March 31, 2021 Interview with Dr. Jeff Burgess, associate dean for research and professor at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, who leads the ongoing Arizona HEROES study of 4,000 health care professionals and other front line workers. Arizona Public Media (Tucson, AZ)
UArizona Health Sciences Primary Care Physician Scholarship Program Expands Eligibility to General Surgery Students March 30, 2021 The full-tuition program aims to improve Arizonans’ health and reduce medical student debt by addressing a dire need for qualified medical professionals. Read more Image