Leading Valley fever expert shares ‘state-of-the-art’ knowledge about fungal disease Feb. 15, 2024 John Galgiani, MD, director of the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Valley Fever Center for Excellence, was recognized for his expertise by the New England Journal of Medicine. Read more Image
New primary care physicians contribute to healthier Arizona Feb. 15, 2024 The Primary Care Physician Scholarship program is fulfilling its mission of reducing a critical shortage of doctors across Arizona. Read more Image
Tucson pilot battles with FAA after being grounded for ‘post-COVID neurocognitive deficits’ Feb. 15, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration recently grounded Michael Hotto, a private pilot from Tucson, due to his history of “post-COVID neurocognitive deficits” after he performed poorly on some portions of a cognitive exam. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds Feb. 14, 2024 Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension. NPR Morning Edition
College of Medicine – Phoenix announces new oral health medical initiative Feb. 13, 2024 The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Oral Health in Medicine Initiative. Read more Image
Delta Dental launches oral health initiative at UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Feb. 13, 2024 The Oral Health in Medicine Initiative, a partnership between the College of Medicine – Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona, will integrate oral health education across all four years of medical students’ training at the College of Medicine – Phoenix. AZ Big Media (Phoenix, AZ)
What is the average class size in medical schools? Feb. 13, 2024 An explainer on the average size of medical school classes, citing an average class size of 100 at the College of Medicine – Phoenix in 2020. Conquer Your Exam
Revolutionizing traumatic brain injury diagnostics: New technologies and innovations Feb. 12, 2024 Researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson's Department of Psychiatry in the are using a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity division to develop a VR assessment system to diagnose traumatic brain injuries. BNN