Growth Rate in Arizona Virus Cases Slows Before Thanksgiving Nov. 20, 2021 New weekly COVID-19 cases have continued to rise in Pima County and Arizona, although not as fast as prior weeks. Arizona Daily Star
UArizona Health Sciences Researchers to Study Long COVID as Part of National Collaborative Nov. 19, 2021 The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and approaches for treatment and prevention. Read more Image
University of Arizona Sets $1 Billion Research Expenditure Goal Nov. 19, 2021 The University of Arizona has big plans to earn its reputation as a major research institution. Arizona Daily Star
Empagliflozin a Winner in Challenging Arena of Stabilized Acute HF Nov. 19, 2021 Nancy K. Sweitzer, MD, PhD, director of the Sarver Heart Center, is quoted in an article about the results of a clinical trial in patients hospitalized with acute heart failure. The Hospitalist
UArizona Researchers Develop Ultra-Thin 'Computer on the Bone' Nov. 18, 2021 Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and protect bone health. Read more Image
MOVE UP Outreach Program Administers 36,000 COVID-19 Vaccines in Arizona’s Rural and Underserved Communities Nov. 18, 2021 The mobile health MOVE UP program has hosted hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for hard-to-reach populations in central and southern Arizona. Read more Image
Aligning Research with Indigenous Data Sovereignty Nov. 18, 2021 Indigenous scholars at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are improving research opportunities by crafting polices on the collection and use of data. Read more Image
Health Sciences Researchers Close In on Diabetes Solution Nov. 18, 2021 Hunting for decades, Drs. Klearchos Papas, Robert Johnson and Tom Loudovaris help develop a bio-artificial pancreas at UArizona Health Sciences. Read more Image
Having Trouble Sleeping Could Be a Warning Sign You Have a Silent Killer Nov. 18, 2021 Around 40 percent of Brits are thought to suffer with high, or borderline high cholesterol levels. The article cites a study led by Michael Grandner, PhD, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the College of Medicine – Tucson, that found links to sleeping issues and high cholesterol. The Sun (UK)
MOVE UP Outreach Dispenses 36,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Nov. 17, 2021 A University of Arizona Health Sciences effort to reduce disparities in access to COVID-19 vaccines has hosted hundreds of mobile vaccine clinics. Read more Image
