UArizona helpline to support new and expectant moms' mental health May 31, 2023 A new statewide hotline will connect health care providers directly to psychiatrists to facilitate consultations about a patient’s mental health. Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ)
Fighting the second pandemic: long COVID May 30, 2023 Researchers are defining long COVID and exploring the underlying cause and consequences of the disease that is affecting millions of people. Read more Image
Your body naturally produces opioids without causing addiction or overdose – studying how this process works could help reduce the side effects of opioid drugs May 29, 2023 Researchers are trying to design drugs that deliver effective pain relief without the risk of side effects, including addiction and overdose. The Conversation
How emotional vulnerability effects decision-making May 28, 2023 Staying up late has an impact on your brain, which can change and increase your propensity for dangerous behaviors, bad worldviews and rash decisions. Medium
Trial results spark talk of curing more metastatic cervical cancers May 26, 2023 Overall survival in patients with advanced cervical cancer improved significantly with the addition of the medication pembrolizumab, known commercially as Keytruda, to standard therapy, according to updated results from a randomized trial. Fierce Pharma
Tucson doctors: Mammograms starting at age 40 likely to save lives May 26, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration has lowered the recommended age to start breast cancer screenings to 40, with the intent of catching the disease early. Arizona Daily Star
Arizona AHEC: Filling a need for health care professionals May 25, 2023 The Arizona Area Health Education Center Program and six Regional Centers aim to enhance access to quality health care in the state. Read more Image
