The 'crazy infectious' XBB.1.5 COVID variant is in Arizona. Here's what we know Jan. 12, 2023 A highly contagious new subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that's fueling rising COVID-19 case numbers in the northeastern United States has been detected in Arizona, but unlike some other parts of the country it's not yet dominant here. The Arizona Republic
iPhone white noise can help you fall asleep Jan. 11, 2023 Your iPhone can help you stay organized, connected and in the loop — but it also has a built-in feature to help you sleep. Reader's Digest
Is COVID immunity hung up on old variants? Jan. 11, 2023 In the two-plus years that COVID vaccines have been available in the U.S., the basic recipe has changed just once. Vaccines, which take months to reformulate, just can’t keep up with a virus that seems to keep reinventing itself. The Atlantic
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Reflection of Health Sciences Jan. 10, 2023 Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion supports dozens of programs and events with the goal of increasing health care equity for all. Read more Image
How to perform CPR Jan. 10, 2023 The Sarver Heart Center in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson is mentioned in a story about how to administer CPR in adults, teens, children and infants, when to give mouth-to-mouth, and how to use a defibrillator. NBC's TODAY
Arizona doctors weigh in on new guidelines surrounding childhood obesity treatment Jan. 10, 2023 Doctors are warning childhood obesity is becoming more of a problem nationwide and are coming out with new guidance for treating it. KPHO/KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Is never cleaning your workout equipment really that bad? Jan. 9, 2023 Is it necessary to wipe down workout equipment before and after use at home if you are the only one that uses the equipment? LIVESTRONG
Remembering 6 spine, orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022 Jan. 9, 2023 A report on six spine and orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022 includes Justin S. Cetas, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in the College of Medicine – Tucson, who was killed in a crash last July. Becker's Spine Review
UArizona is going strong Jan. 8, 2023 An opinion piece written by Arizona Board of Regents chair-elect Fred DuVal highlights UArizona strengths, including the leadership at the College of Medicine – Tucson, the comprehensive status of the UArizona Cancer Center and the newly announced UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies. Arizona Daily Star