The devil lurking in the dust April 20, 2023 Efforts to develop a cure for Valley fever could involve the use of live attenuated vaccines, which elicit a robust immune response – including T cells – but also run the risk of replicating uncontrollably in people with compromised immune systems. Preventing that is now possible. Vox
Myth busters: Health myths you’ve lived with for so long that simply aren’t true April 20, 2023 An article cites a study of the most hygienic hand-drying methods that was led by Kelly Reynolds, PhD, MSPH, professor and chair of the Department of Community, Environment and Policy in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. The Leader (Houston, TX)
Arizona CoVHORT research study receives award to continue investigation of long COVID April 19, 2023 The Arizona Biomedical Research Centre awarded funds to the CoVHORT research study to support research into long COVID symptoms. Read more Image
The wind down: Sleep psychologist Michael Grandner April 19, 2023 Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program and associate professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes about the importance of building some buffer time between work and bedtime to ensure the best possible night's sleep. MindBodyGreen
HIV vaccine research ‘at a crossroads’ after recent failures April 18, 2023 There are no HIV vaccines currently available, and after the recent failures of three experimental vaccines in development, there are now zero candidates in late-stage trials. Healio
What you need to know about who is eligible for another COVID-19 booster approved by FDA April 18, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved another bivalent COVID-19 booster dose for older adults and people with weak immune systems in an effort to bolster protection against the virus this spring. Boston Globe
Connecting with Dr. Fernando Martinez April 17, 2023 Director of UArizona Health Sciences’ Asthma and Airway Center has deep connection to making sure everyone breathes easier. Read more Image
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks abortion pill restrictions April 14, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday it would temporarily keep in place federal regulations for use of mifepristone, while it considers issues raised by a federal judge's ruling that suspended FDA approval of the medication and its use in abortion procedures. KTAR-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)