UArizona spinoff tackles stuck surgical screws Oct. 29, 2023 Tucson startup Ancerix is working to perfect and market new tools to help orthopedic surgeons cleanly remove stuck medical hardware like screws and rods. Arizona Daily Star
The best ways to heal your body and mind Oct. 27, 2023 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about holistic self-care options. The Ultimate Health Podcast
UArizona med school receives grant to study virtual reality TBI field test for combat scenarios Oct. 27, 2023 Researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson are using a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense’s United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity division to develop a VR assessment system for traumatic brain injuries. Science Magazine
Policymakers, experts to meet in Phoenix for Valley fever workshop Oct. 27, 2023 A Nov. 3 event will feature presentations on Valley fever risk mitigation, vaccines, policy measures, strategies for cooperation among states and more. Read more Image
Building bonds for better older adult health care Oct. 26, 2023 A Coit College of Pharmacy program provides students with practical knowledge that can be applied to caring for an older adult in their lives. Read more Image
New study links chronic pain and mental health symptoms Oct. 26, 2023 New UArizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center research found that nearly 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety or depression. KAET-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
What keeps 4 surgeons up at night Oct. 26, 2023 Economic challenges, evolving technology and surgical outcomes are some of the many stressors surgeons face during their careers. Becker’s Spine Review
