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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option.

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Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? New $6.5M NIH grant could provide clues

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Researchers find potential link between chronic pain, immune condition

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New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers

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New degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry

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Study shows loss of Y in blood cells hinders immune response to cancer

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Study says original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants

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$2.4M grant will fund imaging for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

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Researchers identify drug candidate for difficult-to-treat heart disease

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Study identifies new mechanism for reducing female post-operative pain

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$5M Skoll Foundation gift will help protect communities from future pandemics

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Health care workers, firefighters have increased PFAS levels, study finds

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College of Medicine – Tucson welcomes new chair of anesthesiology

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Study finds pinworm medication has potential to treat aggressive skin cancer

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Researchers launch startup to bring novel treatments to patients with asthma and COPD

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Arizona Board of Regents confirms three new U of A Regents Professors