Fact Finders: Why Does Covid-19 Cause Fatigue and Brain Fog? March 23, 2021 Meredith Hay, a professor of physiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is working with a team of researchers to find out why so many people suffering from COVID-19 report symptoms of brain fog and fatigue. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Mobile Health Unit Assists with Vaccinations in Underserved Communities March 23, 2021 Tuesday was the last day for COVID-19 vaccinations at Harmon Park. The pop-up site in coordination with Maricopa County, the City of Phoenix, and the University of Arizona Health Sciences is working to reach individuals in underserved communities. Jeffery Hanna, a research coordinator for the University of Arizona College of Public Health says many residents in parts of south Phoenix do not have transportation or internet access. He says they’ve been working with senior and public housing facilities to sign them up. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
There's Growing Interest in Maricopa County to Repeal the Mask Mandate. Will It Happen? March 23, 2021 There is growing interest among Maricopa County's Board of Supervisors to reconsider the county's mandate requiring masks in public. Elected officials need to proceed with caution right now, said Dr. Farshad Fani Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, since lifting a mask mandate "is kind of like giving the full green light to people, to act without caution." Arizona Republic
UArizona Professor Explains How to Help Sleep Issues from COVID Anxiety March 22, 2021 Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy, a professor in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and member of the university's BIO5 Institute, discusses the state of sleep health today and how UArizona researchers are contributing to a future of better sleep. KTAR-FM (Phoenix, AZ)
‘Break the Bias’: Steps Endocrinologists Can Take to Improve Health Equity March 22, 2021 Ricardo Correa, MD, program director of endocrinology fellowship and director for diversity at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, and colleagues provide perspective on the historical structural racism that has contributed to how disparities in diabetes are viewed by the medical establishment. Healio
Scientific Experts, Including Virginia Doctors, Launch Virtual Town Halls to Answer Covid-19 Vaccine Questions March 22, 2021 Scientific experts from across the United States will be answering the public's questions on the COVID-19 vaccine as more vaccines become available. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson virologist Felicia Goodrum Sterling is a co-chair of this town hall series. WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)
Expert Predicts Herd Immunity by May, but Certain Roadblocks Could Prevent It March 21, 2021 In a new report about the status of COVID-19 in Arizona, Joe Gerald, an associate professor in the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, said that as case positivity continues to decline and the number of vaccine doses continues to rise, Arizona could see herd immunity by late April or early May, adding that herd immunity is based on several factors including "vaccine efficacy, viral transmissible and natural immunity." KPNX-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Pandemic Teaches Future Doctors Joys of Resilience on Match Day March 20, 2021 On Match Day, about 120 UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson students learned where they’ll launch their careers as new residents after graduation. Read more Image
Seventy-two Medical Students Matched at UArizona College of Medicine - Phoenix March 20, 2021 Nearly 26% of the Class of 2021 will specialize in primary care; 25% will remain in Phoenix and practice in Arizona-based hospitals. Read more Image
New Covid-19 Treatment Pill Could Be Available This Summer March 20, 2021 An experimental pill meant to combat COVID-19 could soon be used for widespread treatment. Jun Wang, an associate professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, said the clinical trial results look promising. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)