The All of Us Research Program – Powering the Future of Precision Medicine May 1, 2018 There is power in numbers. When a researcher is studying the causes of a human disease, the more people involved in the study, the greater the probability that the study will generate useful results. Read more Image
Head and Neck Cancer: An Emerging Men’s Health Epidemic April 4, 2018 Historically, the most important risk factors for head and neck cancer — which can strike anywhere from the lips to the larynx, and up into the sinuses and nasal cavity — consisted of alcohol use, tobacco use (including smokeless tobacco), poor oral hygiene and missing teeth. Read more Image
Tracking Down the Roots of Childhood–Onset Epilepsy March 26, 2018 Epilepsy is the fourth most-common neurological disorder in adults, and the most common neurological condition in children. About 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy over the course of their lifetime. Read more Image
Taking Medications to Heart: Drug-Induced Long QT Syndrome Feb. 22, 2018 Almost every medication we take comes with some side effects. Thankfully, most of these risks are small and the side effects for common medications are mild. Read more Image
Mechanical Devices as Small as Cell Phones Buy Quality Time for Patients with Advanced Heart Disease Feb. 12, 2018 When it comes to mechanical heart devices, downsizing has been a good thing. Read more Image
Socioeconomic Conditions, Environment and Lifestyle Affect Severity of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Jan. 23, 2018 Precision medicine uses data on an individual's person’s diet, exercise routine, family history, environment, genetics, and more to tailor treatment and prevention of certain conditions to that person’s unique characteristics. Read more Image
A Matter of Choices: 3 Easy-to-Swallow Tips for Changing Your Cancer Risk Through Dietary Choices Jan. 12, 2018 Cancer is expected to exceed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Arizona within the next 20 years. Read more Image
Good Bugs, Bad Bugs: Exploring the Link between Cancer and Vaginal Bacteria Nov. 18, 2017 Although one of the top 10 cancer types in the United States, a lot of people haven’t heard of endometrial cancer. Read more Image
NURSE-ing Your Brain to Protect it From Stress Aug. 21, 2017 As the new semester begins, there is much excitement and anticipation—and often much stress. Read more Image
The Healing Power of Ceremony: the Integrative Health Benefits of Diné Cleansing Practice July 18, 2017 Moving toward a more progressive and culturally relevant approach to Native American health care, Indian Health Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services require culturally sensitive care in health-care settings. Read more Image