Town Council Vote Supports UArizona Nursing Expansion in Gilbert Dec. 16, 2021 Students will be able to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing – Entry to the Profession in Gilbert, Arizona, next fall. Read more Image
Dr. Ronald Weinstein, Telemedicine Innovator at University of Arizona, Dies at 83 Dec. 16, 2021 Ronald Weinstein, MD, a pioneer in the development of telemedicine who most recently served as the co-founder and director of the Arizona Telemedicine Program at the UArizona, died Dec. 3 in Tucson. The Arizona Republic
Engaging Vaccine-Hesitant Loved Ones With Empathy Dec. 16, 2021 University of Arizona Health Sciences students and faculty are working to figure out how to reach vaccine-hesitant individuals and communicate more effectively. Medical Xpress
The Best Underwear for Kids 2021 Dec. 16, 2021 It is safe for kids to wear used underwear that has been laundered properly between wearers (and it’s also environmentally friendly and good for your budget). Wirecutter
COVID-19 Cases And Hospitalizations Surge Ahead of Holidays Dec. 16, 2021 Coronavirus infections and hospitalizations are continuing to climb at an alarming rate in the U.S. ahead of the busy holiday season. CBS News
Things You Shouldn't Do After Getting The COVID-19 Booster Shot Dec. 15, 2021 "A toast to celebrate the COVID vaccine is fine. But in general, too much alcohol can impact our immune system," said Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, MD, a a clinical assistant professor of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. Health Digest
Respiratory Tract Bacterial Extracts Could Prevent COVID-19 Dec. 15, 2021 Researchers from the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson found that the bacterial lysate OM-85 blocked SARS-CoV-2 infection by decreasing the ability of the coronavirus to bind to the lung cell surface receptor ACE2. Medical Xpress
Postdoc's 50-Mile Run for Indigenous Scientists Featured in Film Dec. 14, 2021 Lydia Jennings couldn't celebrate her new PhD in 2020 because of the pandemic, so a few months later, she dedicated a 50-mile run to 50 Indigenous scientists, captured in a new film. Read more Image
FACT FINDERS: Taking a Look at COVID Treatment Pills From Pfizer, Merk Dec. 14, 2021 Pfizer and Merk have COVID-19 treatment pills the FDA is considering. Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, a professor of immunology with the College of Medicine – Tucson, says it appears Pfizer’s treatment is much more effective. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)