UArizona is getting $150 million in COVID-19 relief money for a bioscience center Nov. 3, 2022 The UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, or CAMI, received a strong vote of support from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, who designated $150 million in new funding for the Phoenix-based center. The Arizona Republic
More adipose tissue increases breast cancer risk after menopause Nov. 3, 2022 Jennifer Bea, PhD, associate professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and co-leader of the cancer prevention and control program in the UArizona Cancer Center, presented findings at ObesityWeek 2022 that showed higher amounts of visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue are associated with an increased risk for breast cancer among postmenopausal women. Endocrine Today
Get ready for the most wonderful day of the year Nov. 3, 2022 The onset of daylight saving time has been linked to a bump in heart attacks and strokes. Denise Rodriguez Esquivel, PhD, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. The Atlantic
New UArizona Health Sciences Center Receives $150M State Investment Plus Philanthropic Support Nov. 2, 2022 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey designated $150 million in new funding for the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, which also received part of a new $10 million gift from the Steele Foundation. Read more Image
The man beat cancer years ago. Why was there a mass in his lung? Nov. 2, 2022 A cancer survivor feared cancer may have returned to his body when doctors discovered a mass on his lungs. The New York Times
The VEINS/VIVA 2022 top awards recognize leaders in vascular medicine Nov. 2, 2022 UArizona Health Sciences Senior Vice President Michael D. Dake, MD, is the recipient of the VIVA Foundation 2022 ATLAS Award, which celebrates the career and impact of physicians who have distinguished themselves as scholars and leaders in their respective vascular fields. Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
Working out in the afternoon or evening may help control blood sugar Nov. 2, 2022 New research found that exercising in the afternoon or evening could better help control blood sugar than other physical activity performed throughout the day. Healthline
New Study Identifies Connection Between Diabetes Medications, Multiple Sclerosis Nov. 1, 2022 Researchers at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science examined the impact of medication exposure in people with Type 2 diabetes on the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Read more Image
Morning Blue Light Treatment Improves Sleep in Patients With PTSD Nov. 1, 2022 University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers explore a noninvasive, drug-free treatment that offers hope for healing from the severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Read more Image
Morning blue light treatment improves sleep in patients with PTSD Nov. 1, 2022 People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced better sleep, a reduction in the severity of PTSD symptoms and more effective treatments after exposure to blue light therapy, according to a new study conducted by researchers in the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry. ScienceDaily