Study links poor sleep to migraine attacks March 14, 2024 A study led by Frank Porreca, MD, identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine. Medical Xpress
Poor sleep linked to migraine attacks in new UArizona Health Sciences study March 13, 2024 Researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction found that sleep disturbances increased vulnerability to migraine attacks, but the opposite isn’t true. Read more Image
‘It does more damage than it does good’: Doctor says Arizona has it right on daylight saving time March 13, 2024 Michael Grandner, PhD, is interviewed about the disadvantages of moving clocks ahead by an hour due to daylight saving time. KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
Interpreting research through an artist’s eyes March 13, 2024 The Art in Medicine program at the College of Medicine – Phoenix matches faculty members with local artists to present research through an artistic lens. Inside Higher Ed
The very best face moisturizers March 13, 2024 Facial moisturizer is one of the basic building blocks of any good skin-care routine. Experts, including Daniel C. Butler, MD, recommend top-performing face moisturizers. New York Magazine
Next generation of physicians gather for Match Day March 12, 2024 Fourth-year medical students will learn where they matched for residency training at the annual event. Read more Image
Arizona rattlesnake season: How to stay safe among rising incidents March 12, 2024 As the weather begins to warm, those who spend time outdoors need to be aware of risks posed by rattlesnakes. The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center has reported a surge in rattlesnake bites, particularly in Pima County. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Long COVID’s long-term effects in Arizona March 12, 2024 COVID-19 cases are down dramatically from 2020, but many Arizonans are experiencing lingering symptoms. Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, says that Arizona residents are living with long COVID at a rate that is 3% higher than the national average. Phoenix Magazine (Phoenix, AZ)
Members of new UArizona advisory council announced March 12, 2024 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, announced 16 inaugural members of the University Advisory Council, including Lucinda Rankin, PhD, and Marvin J. Slepian, MD. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)