Inaugural Chest Pain Guideline Addresses Treatment Gaps Feb. 17, 2022 The inaugural chest pain guideline from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association redefines how physicians discuss chest pain with patients and provides a detailed clinical decision pathway for diagnosis and management. Joseph S. Alpert, MD, a professor of medicine and cardiologist at the UArizona Sarver Heart Center and College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. Healio
UArizona Researchers Develop AI-driven Method for Diagnosing Lung Disease Feb. 17, 2022 Researchers at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson have developed a new way to provide earlier diagnosis of lung disease. The method involves analyzing metabolites, small molecules that are produced through cellular metabolic reactions. AZ Big Media
Increasing Diversity in Research to Address Health Disparities in Arizona’s African American Communities Feb. 16, 2022 The All of Us Research Program UArizona-Banner will allow researchers to better address health disparities in underrepresented populations. Read more Image
Fact Finders: Are There Concerns About COVID Vaccine Safety in Young Children? Feb. 16, 2022 The COVID-19 vaccine authorization for younger children was delayed as the FDA seeks to review new data. Saman Nematollahi, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Racial Inequities for Black Americans in the Healthcare System Feb. 16, 2022 The legacy of racism in healthcare for Black patients in America has been a pressing issue that has an impact when someone goes in for critical care. Victoria Murrain, DO, vice dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the College of Medicine – Tucson, discusses what the college is doing to build an environment where true diversity can thrive. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids Feb. 16, 2022 Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, discusses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids. Buckmaster Show
Scientists Have Found a New Effective Cure for Migraine: Green Light Feb. 15, 2022 Researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that people who suffer from migraine may benefit from green light therapy, which was shown to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches and improve patient quality of life. This content originated with a Health Sciences news release. BBC News Russian
County Won’t Extend Mask Mandate Feb. 15, 2022 Besides the health department recommendation to extend the mask mandate, some health professionals felt an extension would be a good idea because case numbers still high. Extending the mask mandate sends the right message, says Joe Gerald, MD, PhD, an associate professor of public health policy at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Researchers Clear Early Hurdles with Urology Seed Grants Feb. 14, 2022 The UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Urology awarded seed grants to support early research that may lead to advances in treatments. Read more Image