Cyltezo launches as first interchangeable Humira biosimilar July 5, 2023 Cyltezo, a biosimilar version of top-selling Crohn's disease medication Humira, was released July 1. Several other similar drugs are also on the way. Healio
Mission doctor’s devotion motivates Dr. Christian Bime July 3, 2023 Global health care coalition arises to bridge the gaps in underserved nations and help people receive needed chronic illness care. Read more Image
How retirees can fight anxiety and stay healthy June 30, 2023 Sources of stress for retirees include a grab bag of fears. There’s the potential loss of cognitive function, independence and loved ones. Fear of moving from a longtime home, getting a grim medical diagnosis or becoming a caregiver to an ailing partner can also stoke anxiety. MarketWatch
Center receives $7.8M NIH grant to address environmental health challenges June 29, 2023 The funding will allow the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center to continue research efforts focusing on environmental and health challenges in arid lands, including the Southwest. Read more Image
Academia still lagging behind private practice in allowing radiologists to read remotely June 29, 2023 Easton Neitzel, a student at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, and colleagues wrote “Since academic departments are more likely to have radiologists return to on-site work, the degree of remote reading could become a factor that recently trained radiologists consider when deciding between pursuing an academic versus a private practice career,” citing a 2021 study which found that 77% of radiology residents with remote workstations indicated they would be interested in a job that offers this option in the future. Radiology Business
Meet the finalists for the Business Journal's 2023 Health Care Heroes awards June 29, 2023 Pierre N. Tariot, MD, research professor of psychiatry at the College of Medicine – Phoenix, will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Phoenix Business Journal's 2023 Health Care Heroes award ceremony. Phoenix Business Journal
'No part of Arizona should be left behind:' Gallego touts bill that tackles doctor shortage June 29, 2023 U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., a 2024 U.S. Senate candidate, cosponsored the bipartisan Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023. He discussed the bill Monday at the College of Medicine – Phoenix alongside medical leaders. The Arizona Republic