Tucson doctors: Mammograms starting at age 40 likely to save lives May 26, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration has lowered the recommended age to start breast cancer screenings to 40, with the intent of catching the disease early. Arizona Daily Star
Arizona AHEC: Filling a need for health care professionals May 25, 2023 The Arizona Area Health Education Center Program and six Regional Centers aim to enhance access to quality health care in the state. Read more Image
Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID May 25, 2023 University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers contributed to a National Institutes of Health-funded research effort that identified the most common long COVID symptoms with the aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment. Read more Image
Recently published UArizona Health Sciences study uncovers new details about long COVID May 25, 2023 A new National Institutes of Health study provides an expanded working definition of long COVID. UArizona Health Sciences researchers lead one of 15 adult cohorts that contributed to the research. The Arizona Republic
Dr. Weil offers his ‘conspiracy theory’ for better sleep May 25, 2023 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, delivered a keynote address at the bedding industry's annual conference last week at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort. Furniture Today
Phoenix Children's and UArizona research institute created to bolster pediatric cures, treatments May 25, 2023 The Phoenix Children's pediatric health care system and the College of Medicine – Phoenix on Thursday announced the creation of the Phoenix Children's Research Institute at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, a collaboration that will allow clinicians to accelerate research efforts. Greater Phoenix in Business
Andrews joins Wassaja Carlos Montezuma Center for Native American Health as executive director May 24, 2023 Christina C. Bell Andrews will oversee administrative functions, expand the center’s research and education portfolios, and foster relationships with Native American tribes. Read more Image
There is no evidence strong enough to end the pandemic-origins debate May 24, 2023 In March, an international team of scientists reported detecting genetic data they said conclusively linked COVID-19 to wild animals sold at a market in Wuhan, China. The Atlantic