4 Ways to Prepare Yourself for a Good Night's Sleep, According to Sleep Scientists Oct. 23, 2020 Experts say that two or three hours before people go to sleep, they should start thinking about when and how they're going to unwind. Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, said he spends some time catching up on work after dinner, but he always plans ahead for what time he'll need to put his work down. INSIDER
Mobile Health Clinics Traverse COVID-19’s Access to Care Gaps Oct. 23, 2020 The University of Arizona College of Medicine first rolled out its mobile health clinic in 1976 as part of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The mobile clinic’s intent was to meet the needs of traditionally underserved patients, regardless of payer status or ability to pay. Patient Engagement HIT
Healer's Art: Integrating the Humanities Into Medical Education Oct. 23, 2020 A collaboration between the UA College of Medicine – Tucson and the College of Humanities is focusing on teaching medical students empathy and compassion. Arizona Daily Wildcat
Pima County Braces for Rise in COVID-19 Cases as Arizona Continues to See Increase Oct. 23, 2020 Positive COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Pima County. "Given the possibility of exponential growth, current conditions could deteriorate rapidly," said Joe Gerald, an associate professor at University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. KGUN-TV (ABC) Tucson
A Second Pathway Into Cells for SARS-CoV-2: New Understanding of the Neuropilin-1 Protein Could Speed Vaccine Research Oct. 23, 2020 Rajesh Khanna and Aubin Moutal, researchers in the University of Arizona's Department of Pharmacology at the College of Medicine - Tucson, write that new research shows that neuropilin-1 is an independent doorway for the COVID-19 virus to infect cells. This discovery provides insights that may reveal ways to block the virus. The Conversation
Eczema Awareness Month Highlights Condition's Burden Oct. 23, 2020 October, recognized as Eczema Awareness Month, is dedicated to informing those affected and their families, as well as spreading information regarding the condition to the general public. Dr. Vivian Shi, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, is interviewed about what patients and providers should know about eczema. Healio
Image Children’s Cleft Lip and Palate Specialist Joins UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Banner – University Medicine Oct. 22, 2020 With UArizona faculty appointments in the Departments of Pediatrics and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Jonathan Skirko will provide clinical care in advanced pediatric ear, nose and throat medicine at Banner Children’s – Diamond Children’s. Read more
Coronavirus Pandemic Oct. 22, 2020 Live interview with Dr. Murtaza Akhter, an emergency physician at the Valleywise Health Medical Health Center and Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix. CNN International
UArizona Cancer Center Receives $8.5 Million Gift to Establish Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute Oct. 22, 2020 Ginny L. Clements, a breast cancer survivor and longtime supporter of the University of Arizona has given $8.5 million to the University of Arizona Cancer Center to strengthen the center's breast cancer patient care and research programs. BizTucson
Phoenix Bar Prepares to Begin Karaoke Again Oct. 22, 2020 Kobalt Bar in Phoenix will soon host karaoke nights with new safety protocols in place. "We know that singing, you know, amplifies the spread because it really gets a lot of those viral particles out there into the air and spreads it out," said Dr. Sahd Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. "If there's a way they can do it outdoors, that would be even better for public health and safety." KTVK-TV (Arizona's Family) Phoenix