Pandemic Fatigue Could Cause Problems For Public Health Aug. 29, 2022 As people tire from dealing with the pandemic, experts worry Congress will too, which could affect vaccines, tests and other policies. Newsy
UArizona Researchers Studying Memory in Younger People With Down Syndrome Aug. 29, 2022 Researchers from the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, part of the College of Medicine – Tucson, are studying memory and brain development in people ages 11 to 20 with Down syndrome. KJZZ-FM (Phoenix, AZ)
20 Most Diverse Medical Schools in the US: Report Aug. 26, 2022 A study from U.S. News & World Report found that in 2022, the College of Medicine – Tucson has 27.5% minority enrollment, which ties for No. 16 on the list of most diverse medical schools. Becker's ASC Review
The Enduring Impact of a Global Research Internship Aug. 25, 2022 Health Sciences International’s Global Research Internship program gives students the chance to gain invaluable experience in and out of the laboratory. Read more Thumbnail
Zuckerman College of Public Health Awarded $4M to Provide Training for Regional Professionals Aug. 25, 2022 The center received new funding to continue its public health training programs, help meet the needs of diverse communities and improve health outcomes. Read more Image
Phillip H. Kuo, MD, PhD, Reviews Rationale of Phase 3 VISION Trial of 117Lu-PSMA-617 in mCRPC Aug. 24, 2022 Phillip Kuo, MD, PhD, professor of medical imaging, biomedical engineering and medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, discussed the use of theragnostic treatment and imaging for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer during the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Cancer Network
Arrest Deflection Helps Thousands in Pima County Seek Treatment Aug. 24, 2022 A new report suggests that Pima County law enforcement agencies have sent more than 6,500 people struggling with a severe mental health diagnosis and a substance use disorder to treatment rather than jail over the last decade. Green Valley News
Arizona Life Expectancy Fell an 'Extraordinary' 2.5 Years in 2020 Aug. 24, 2022 Arizona life expectancy fell by 2.5 years in 2020, according to a new report. Cronkite News
What Older Adults Do While Sitting Affects Dementia Risk, Study Finds Aug. 23, 2022 Researchers explored the link between sedentary behavior and risk of dementia and found that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging. Read more Image
Dr. Lorre Laws Proudly Hoods Daughter at Nursing Convocation Aug. 23, 2022 In possibly the first mother-daughter hooding ceremony at the college, Katie DiBene will follow in her mother’s footsteps. Read more Image