Efficacy of Partially Replacing Post-transplant Cyclophosphamide With Bendamustine in Young Patients April 25, 2022 Researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences co-author an article describing their study that appears to be a promising treatment option for pediatric and young adult patients undergoing haploidentical bone marrow transplantation. Physician's Weekly
Pinterest Rife With Misleading Cancer Nutrition Info April 22, 2022 Pinterest is packed with misleading cancer-related nutrition information according to a new analysis that included researchers from the UArizona Cancer Center. Medscape
Climate Change is Spreading a Debilitating Fungal Disease Throughout the West April 22, 2022 Valley fever, contracted by inhaling the Coccidioides fungus that flourishes in Southwestern soils, is spiking on its home turf and migrating to new territories. John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. Related content. Inside Climate News
Finding better paths to treat pain and prevent addiction April 21, 2022 Throughout his career spent studying opioids, Todd Vanderah, PhD, has been determined to find a way to manage pain without increasing the risk of addiction. Read more Thumbnail
Dr. Ricardo Correa Honored for Leadership in Specialty Internal Medicine April 21, 2022 Read more Image
Tucson Researchers, Physicians to Participate in National Study to Standardize Pediatric Seizure Care April 21, 2022 The study aims to decrease the number of pediatric patients arriving at the emergency department with an active seizure. Read more Image
‘Arizona Palooza’ Returns with Mental Health Education and Family Entertainment April 20, 2022 Arizona Palooza brings together resources from across Tucson and Pima County to deliver useful information about mental health in a fun, informal setting. Read more Image
Cannabis Awareness, Pain Management & Multiple Sclerosis April 20, 2022 The opioid problem is world known: too many easy-to-acquire drugs that can cause addiction and death. And do they really take the pain away? One option gaining steam in research and use is cannabis, specifically the CBD derived from a cannabis plant. GirlWithMS.com
How Age Affects Risk for COVID-19-Related Hospitalizations and Adverse Outcomes in People With Type 1 Diabetes April 20, 2022 Ricardo Correa, MD, director of the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship Program at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, co-authors an article discussing a recent study highlighting age and comorbidities as independent risk factors for severe COVID-19 infection among people of different ages with type 1 diabetes. MedPage Today