Psychiatry Conference to Address Ways to Manage, Treat Common Mental Health Concerns Feb. 27, 2023 The goal of the conference is to improve patient outcomes by sharing knowledge with primary care providers and others interested in mental health concerns. Read more Image
Rob Gronkowski launches partnership to help pets in need Feb. 27, 2023 UArizona football alumnus and four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski has committed $1 million to help pets fight Valley fever. The funding will allow pharmaceutical company Anivive, which has also teamed up with researchers at the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence, to commercialize its Valley fever vaccine for dogs. KSNV-TV (Las Vegas, NV)
Health anxiety is on the rise as we come out of the pandemic Feb. 27, 2023 The pandemic changed the way we think about illness — whether we go into a full-blown panic when a coworker sneezes or have developed a fear of leaving the house. And while a lot of us are able to return to the world in this phase of COVID-19 easily enough, a lot of people can’t. KJZZ-FM (Phoenix, AZ)
Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia diagnosis reveals an uncomfortable truth Feb. 26, 2023 Linda Phillips, PhD, RN, professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson and senior director of research and innovation for the Arizona Center on Aging, and Mindy Fain, MD, professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson and co-director of the Arizona Center on Aging, co-authored an opinion piece about the importance of caregivers. MSNBC
Suboptimal care escalation for severe asthma in Black and Hispanic patients Feb. 24, 2023 A team of researchers led by Tara Carr, MD, associate professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, presented data at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2023 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, that illuminated the need to address racial and ethnic disparities in the management of severe asthma. Consultant Live
New study proves therapeutic benefits of terpenes for the human body Feb. 24, 2023 An article about terpenes, naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis and other plants, references a 2021 study led by UArizona Health Sciences researchers that analyzed the modulatory and functional activity of different terpenes. The Fresh Toast
A Lasting Legacy: ‘Take Care of the Children’ Feb. 23, 2023 A Phoenix mother speaks of a legacy of love, betting on talent and the University of Arizona Health Sciences’ promise of a healthier tomorrow. Read more Image
What Kind of Workspace Suits You Best? It May Depend on Your Personality Feb. 23, 2023 Extroverts may thrive in open seating, while introverts may do better in private offices, a new study co-authored by University of Arizona researchers finds. Read more Image