Arizona Medicaid changes could give health coverage to 10,000 more kids. Here's how Feb. 21, 2024 Arizona is expanding parameters for children to get Medicaid coverage via its KidsCare program, which health care advocates say is a positive move for a state with consistently high rates of uninsured children. The Arizona Republic
Man dies from bite of pet Gila monster Feb. 21, 2024 A Colorado man died after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster. Information from the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is cited. KIRO-TV (Seattle, WA)
Arizona will never solve its doctor shortage if we don't fix this Feb. 19, 2024 In an opinon piece, the writer speculates that federal and state officials need to take action in order to stop Arizona's health care worker shortage. The Arizona Republic
Heart risks after pregnancy-related high blood pressure in Latinas Feb. 19, 2024 High blood pressure during pregnancy is a growing problem for expectant moms across the country, and especially for Latinas. Adriana Maldonado, PhD, assistant professor of public health at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is quoted. WebMD
Changing the game: The One Minute Eye Exam Feb. 19, 2024 The ophthalmology company iCRx and researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology at the College of Medicine – Phoenix developed the One Minute Eye Exam, which measures the refractive errors of both eyes of a patient to produce eyeglass prescriptions. Ophthalmology Times
Leading Valley fever expert shares ‘state-of-the-art’ knowledge about fungal disease Feb. 19, 2024 John Galgiani, MD, professor and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, co-authored an invited review in the New England Journal of Medicine that focuses on how fungal diseases present in people with healthy immune systems and examines current diagnostics and treatments. Medical Xpress
Lucas Grijalva sets the stage for learning Feb. 19, 2024 ASTEC specialist is the man behind the innovative technology that helps future health care providers prepare for real life. Read more Image
NIH funding increases lead to impressive performance in Blue Ridge rankings Feb. 16, 2024 Five colleges increased their National Institutes of Health research funding in 2022-2023, leading to higher rankings for some by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Read more Image
Unlocking the value of 3D printing medical devices in hospitals and universities Feb. 16, 2024 Frank Rybicki, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Radiology at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, is interviewed about topics including the advantages that 3D printing of medical devices provides for research and patient care. OE Magazine