Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause Dec. 19, 2023 How well a woman sleeps as she transitions through menopause may affect her projected risk for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. Daily Herald (Chicago, IL)
COVID-19, CAMI and a new college: UArizona Health Sciences’ top 10 news releases of 2023 Dec. 19, 2023 UArizona Health Sciences made impactful contributions to health care and advanced major projects that are building a healthier future for Arizona and beyond. Read more Image
New data shows Black and Hispanic people less likely to get COVID vaccine Dec. 18, 2023 A new study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, shows that Hispanic and Black communities are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. KAET-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Call for proposals: Cancer Center Internal Pilot Awards Dec. 18, 2023 University of Arizona Cancer Center Read more
AZDHS reports a 20% increase in new HIV cases throughout the state Dec. 18, 2023 According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there was a 20% rise in HIV cases in Arizona from 2021 to 2022. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
First dose administered in phase 1/2 clinical trial of OCU410, an emerging therapy for dry AMD Dec. 18, 2023 Biotech company Ocugen has started the ArMaDa Phase 1/2 clinical trial of OCU410, a modfier gene therapy product candidate being developed for dry age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmology Times
Training and keeping primary care physicians in Arizona Dec. 14, 2023 The Primary Care Physician Scholarship program is educating a new generation of doctors, reducing debt and providing a path to practice in Arizona. Read more Thumbnail
Buckmaster Show 12/13/2023: Dealing with holiday stress Dec. 14, 2023 Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about topics including coping with holiday stress. KVOI-Radio (Tucson, AZ)
McCarthy + SmithGroup will develop UArizona’s CAMI Dec. 14, 2023 UArizona Health Sciences has selected the design-build team of McCarthy + SmithGroup to develop the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, or CAMI. AZ Big Media
