On Daylight Saving, There Are More Options Than You Might Think April 3, 2022 The U.S. could soon be living with daylight saving time year-round. Sleep experts say there are drawbacks to that plan and the alternatives. Denise Rodriguez Esquivel, PhD, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the College of Medicine – Tucson who specializes in the treatment of insomnia and circadian-rhythm disorders, is quoted. The New York Times
Addressing a Research Gap in Menopausal Asthma March 31, 2022 A doctoral student is using the Infection and Inflammation as Drivers of Aging training program to investigate menopause-onset asthma. Read more Thumbnail
UArizona Arthritis Center Lecture Focuses on Integrative Medicine and Inflammation March 31, 2022 Dr. Randy Horwitz will share integrative medicine approaches to treating chronic inflammation and educate participants about healing-oriented medicine. Read more Image
Rubraca Extends PFS as Maintenance Therapy in Ovarian Cancer, Topline Data Show March 31, 2022 Rucaparib monotherapy significantly extended progression-free survival compared with placebo as first-line maintenance treatment for women with ovarian cancer, according to data from a phase 3 clinical trial. Healio
Our Bioscience Economy - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine March 31, 2022 Collaboration among many parties enabled the Phoenix Bioscience Core to become a reality. Guy Reed, MD, MS, dean of the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, is quoted. In Business Phoenix
Dr. Robert Kravetz Shares His Vast Collection of Medical Antiques March 31, 2022 “A Look Back: Reflections on Medical History & Artifacts from the Pages of The American Journal of Gastroenterology” is a new book about medical artifacts written by Robert E. Kravetz, MD, FACP, MACG, a College of Medicine – Phoenix associate clinical professor of internal medicine. Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
‘The Danger Is Still There’ ― As Omicron Lurks, Native Americans Are Wary of Boosters March 31, 2022 When COVID-19 vaccines first became available, Native Americans acted swiftly and with determination to get their shots. Yet, tribal health officials said, they eventually ran up against the challenges that broadly stalled the U.S. vaccination campaign. Kaiser Health News
Public Health Poster Forum Focuses on Building Resilience March 30, 2022 The annual event features Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health student research on sustainable health programs and public health workforce resilience. Read more Image
Alameddin Named All of Us Arizona Health Champion for Her Work to Improve Health Care Accessibility, Equity March 30, 2022 Ann-Marie Alameddin led efforts to secure hospital funding, expand telepharmacy in small rural hospitals and develop grant-funded programs. Read more Image