Southern Arizona sees high rattlesnake activity this spring April 28, 2023 As rattlesnake activity is increasing in the region this season, experts share advice on how to react to a rattlesnake bite KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Cannabis client alert: Researchers identify potential of terpenes to treat pain April 28, 2023 With funding from the National Institutes of Health, UArizona researchers are studying to see if terpenes – naturally occurring compounds responsible for the way most plants smell – can help treat pain. Dentons
USPSTF issues skin cancer screening statement April 27, 2023 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on screening for skin cancer focuses on the effectiveness of visual skin exams for children and adults who do not have any symptoms. MedicalResearch.com
Computational drug discovery could open new doors April 26, 2023 New computational approaches to drug development could lower treatment costs and make new discoveries possible. Read more Image
New COVID-19 variant Arcturus could cause pink eye April 26, 2023 Health care workers in Arizona reported more than 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week, with many people exhibiting a new symptom: conjunctivitis, or "pink eye." KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Summit looks to improve criminal justice system response to mental illness April 25, 2023 A panel - featuring a range of local officials, crisis service providers and treatment providers - gathered Friday in Madison to exchange ideas on the topic at the Chief Justice’s Summit on Mental Health. WisPolitics
Ultimate sleep hack or TikTok fad? The color of sound explained April 25, 2023 Fractal noise machines or programs that generate different "colors" of sound promise to help people sleep better. Women’s Health
Culinary medicine: Harnessing the power of food as medicine April 25, 2023 Culinary medicine uses nutritional science and behavioral medicine to adapt to a person’s needs and preferences, taking into account their cultural traditions and beliefs, budget and other personal circumstances that play a role in dietary decisions. DeliciousFood