Following Nature's Rules, Researchers Develop New Methods for Treating Degenerative Neurological Disease July 27, 2022 Researchers have developed a new class of drugs that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and could be used to treat degenerative neurological diseases and conditions. Medical Xpress
Ruiz Named All of Us Arizona Health Champion for Work With Hispanic/Latino Youth July 26, 2022 The award recognizes those who are dedicated to increasing the quality of health, especially in communities that are traditionally underrepresented. Read more Image
3 Things You Can Do Before Work to Improve Your Mental Health and Increase Productivity July 26, 2022 Spending time in a quiet setting, engaging in physical activity and spoiling yourself are three things experts say you can do before work for a more productive day. CNBC
Mexico Trips Give Chance for Experience, Empathy, Engagement July 25, 2022 Volunteering at Rocky Point Medical Clinics has fostered new global health alliances for Health Sciences students and faculty. Read more Image
What Are the Therapeutic Benefits of Terpenes? July 25, 2022 A University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that cannabis terpenes used independently of cannabinoids created pain-relieving properties and, when combined with cannabinoids, the pain-reducing effects were amplified without an increase in negative side effects. CannabisHealth
Study Shows Link Between Frequent Naps and High Blood Pressure July 25, 2022 New research suggests napping on a regular basis is associated with higher risks of high blood pressure and stroke. Medical Xpress
Molecular Testing Continues to Predict Treatment Efficacy in Ovarian Cancer July 22, 2022 Bradley J. Monk, MD, FACS, FACOG, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the College of Medicine – Phoenix, discusses the importance of helping patients make informed decisions about their care and the future role of antibody-drug conjugate targets in the biomarker testing arena. OncLive
‘There’s No One Long Covid’: Experts Struggle to Make Sense of the Continuing Mystery July 22, 2022 A coalition of virologists convened at a two-day virtual conference, presented by the Global Virus Network, to ask and answer questions about what causes long COVID, how to predict who gets it, how to treat it and how to prevent it. STAT
White Coat Ceremony Celebrates the Next Generation of Physicians July 21, 2022 UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson medical students will receive their white coats representing their future profession on July 29 at Centennial Hall. Read more Image