$10.8 million investment unites researchers to improve cancer treatments Dec. 18, 2022 The UArizona Cancer Engineering Initiative, a collaboration between the UArizona Cancer Center and the College of Engineering, received $10.8 million in New Economy Initiative funding to create humanlike cancer models and growth environments to help improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Univision (Spanish)
Reiki: How this energy healing works, and its health benefits Dec. 18, 2022 Reiki, a form of energy healing that originated in Japan in the early 20th century, heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. Times Now News
A visit to Lourdes, the site of mystery and medical miracles Dec. 18, 2022 Over the last 160 years, bishops from the Catholic church have recognized 70 medical miracles connected to The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France, which attracts more than 3 million pilgrims annually. CBS News
Data published in JCEM demonstrate strong real-world performance of Veracyte Dec. 16, 2022 New findings from a meta-analysis of 13 independent studies published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed the strong real-world performance of the Afirma Genomic Sequencing Classifier. Read Magazine
Hooked on Rheum with John R.P. Tesser, MD Dec. 16, 2022 John R. P. Tesser, MD, clinical lecturer at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, reflects on his career as a rheumatologist. Healio
Applying A Team Approach to Health Care Education Dec. 15, 2022 Interprofessional education modules at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center teach students the importance of teamwork in health care. Read more Image
$10.8M Initiative Unites Engineering, Health Researchers to Improve Cancer Treatments Dec. 15, 2022 A University of Arizona project creates humanlike cancer models and growth environments to help improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Read more Image
New Partnership with Pima Community College Provides Pathway to BA in Wellness Degree Dec. 15, 2022 Students interested in health and wellness careers will benefit from a 2+2 program that culminates with a bachelor’s degree in a field with tremendous career growth potential. Read more Image
How a viral siege is making some people sick for weeks, even months Dec. 15, 2022 The U.S. is experiencing an unusually high uptick in both flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, while COVID-19 cases continue to linger. The Washington Post