Arizona Regents' Grant Ramps up Study of Valley Fever, Ozone May 15, 2022 A new partnership between the state’s three universities and several state agencies aims to increase understanding of issues like Valley Fever and ozone levels in Arizona – and come up with solutions. U.S. News & World Report
Image Measuring pollutants that are contaminating indigenous communities May 13, 2022 People living in villages far from the beaten path are experiencing adverse health effects from environmental pollution. Read more
Image Distinguished Advisory Group Supporting CAMI’s Move Forward May 13, 2022 Leaders from across Health Sciences and academia, health care, commerce and government are helping to guide the launch of the new Phoenix-based center. Read more
Experts Perplexed Over Number of People Getting Long COVID May 13, 2022 Public health experts are divided over how many people are getting long COVID, a potentially debilitating condition that comes after a patient has recovered from COVID-19. The Hill
Image New UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies in Phoenix Guided by Diverse Group of Experts May 12, 2022 Health Sciences senior vice president Michael D. Dake, MD, to discuss development of Arizona’s newest biomedical research hub at public forum. Read more
Image Health Sciences Graduates Celebrated With In-Person Events May 12, 2022 After two years of pandemic-related virtual or small in-person ceremonies, 2022 ceremonies were back in a big way. Read more
Today’s Considerations for Commercial Restrooms May 12, 2022 Most people have made changes to their hand hygiene practices since the start of the pandemic. This story reviews the efficacy of a commercial hand dryer. University of Arizona Health Sciences research found a non-appreciable difference in hygiene between air- and towel-drying one's hands. Green Building & Design
University of Arizona Medical Students Gear Up for Workforce as U.S Hits 1 Million COVID Deaths May 12, 2022 As the nation reaches one million deaths from the Coronavirus, nearly 120 graduates received their diplomas from the College of Medicine – Tucson on Thursday. The graduates will be heading off to start their residencies 63 hospitals in 28 states. Recent graduates are quoted. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)