Precision medicine has emerged as a critical component in improving cancer patient outcomes. A key area of focus within this realm is the use of circulating tumor DNA, a form of liquid biopsy, in guiding therapeutic choices for patients with colon cancer.

Doug Hockstad, associate vice president of Tech Launch Arizona, writes an opinion piece warning that a National Institute of Standards and Technology proposal that would give federal government great powers on the relicensing of patents could inadvertently suppress research and hurt local startups and small businesses.

John Galgiani, MD, director of the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Valley Fever Center for Excellence, was recognized for his expertise by the New England Journal of Medicine.

The Primary Care Physician Scholarship program is fulfilling its mission of reducing a critical shortage of doctors across Arizona.

The Federal Aviation Administration recently grounded Michael Hotto, a private pilot from Tucson, due to his history of “post-COVID neurocognitive deficits” after he performed poorly on some portions of a cognitive exam.

Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Oral Health in Medicine Initiative.

The Oral Health in Medicine Initiative, a partnership between the College of Medicine – Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona, will integrate oral health education across all four years of medical students’ training at the College of Medicine – Phoenix.