How AI has cemented its role in telemedicine March 21, 2023 Many healthcare clinicians rely on AI when performing daily tasks and see benefits that outweigh the drawbacks. Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD, associate director of evaluation for the Arizona Telemedicine Program in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is cited. Tech Target
UArizona researchers launch the Great Arizona Tick Check March 20, 2023 As spring blooms across much of the state, University of Arizona researchers are encouraging the public to check for ticks and contribute to an important community health effort. Read more Image
Around the world with Dr. Sommer Aldulaimi March 20, 2023 Inspired by a mentor and her immigrant parents, Sommer Aldulaimi, MD, brings a world view to the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Global and Border Health program. Read more Image
UArizona researchers launch the Great Arizona Tick Check March 20, 2023 As spring blooms across much of the state, UArizona researchers are asking the public to contribute to an important community health effort: The Great Arizona Tick Check. LymeDisease.org
Screen every child for signs of physical abuse, expert urges March 20, 2023 Nearly one million children are victims of physical abuse every year and every day four to seven children die from their injuries. These statistics are particularly grim because children who die from maltreatment often have had a health care encounter prior to their death. The Clinical Advisor
After 33,000 COVID-19 deaths, many Arizonans struggle with mental health March 20, 2023 A mental health crisis created over the past three years could have long-term public health consequences, including shorter lifespans. Jordan F. Karp, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. The Arizona Republic
A match made indigenous: celebrating incoming native resident-physicians March 19, 2023 Indigenous medical students who recently matched into residency programs share their Match Day stories. The students featured included a fourth-year student at the College of Medicine – Tucson and an incoming resident at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. Forbes
Remembering public health champion Mel Zuckerman March 18, 2023 Community leader and wellness entrepreneur Mel Zuckerman and his wife, Enid, are the founding funders of the University of Arizona College of Public Health that bears their name. Read more Image
Advances in pain research focus of symposium March 18, 2023 Nobel Laureate David Julius, PhD, will deliver the keynote address at "Advancing the Neurobiology of Pain – University of Arizona 2023" on March 28. Read more Image