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
New researchers and research efforts enhance medical breakthroughs at Phoenix Children’s Oct. 26, 2023 The Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, which has a research partnership with the College of Medicine – Phoenix, is conducting over 700 active studies to drive medical breakthroughs in various disciplines. Express Healthcare Management
$1.5M DOD grant will create virtual reality test to assess TBI in the field Oct. 26, 2023 College of Medicine – Tucson researchers will create a portable virtual reality device to quickly assess traumatic brain injuries when and where they occur. Read more Image
Four breathing exercises to do with your partner to counteract stress and strengthen your connection Oct. 25, 2023 Deep breathing techniques have been shown to reduce stress and improve mood. Well and Good
Diamond Children’s Play Zone groundbreaking Oct. 27 Oct. 24, 2023 Diamond Children's Medical Center, which is connected to the Steele Children's Research Center, is opening a children's play area Oct. 27. SignalsAZ (Prescott Valley, AZ)
