Image UArizona Cancer Center researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells Sept. 11, 2023 The new molecules exploit the iron dependency of malignant cells and could lead to the development of new anticancer drugs. Read more
The complexion of climate in medical education Sept. 11, 2023 College of Medicine – Phoenix student Kennedy Sparling, who aspires to be a pediatric dermatologist, writes about how her experiences with atopic dermatitis and keratosis pilaris inspired her career choice. Practical Dermatology
Up first briefing: Morocco earthquake; new COVID boosters; a primer on prenups Sept. 11, 2023 Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, professor of immunobiology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about updated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, formulated to help people fight off the new omicron subvariant of COVID-19. NPR
Researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells Sept. 11, 2023 Researchers at the UArizona Cancer Center discovered a new class of iron-targeting compounds that hamper the proliferation of cultured malignant cells in a laboratory setting. The results of the study were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Psychreg (UK)
The 7 filthiest spots at the airport that will make you think twice about touching anything Sept. 11, 2023 Experts identify the germiest places at the airport. Kelly Reynolds, PhD, MSPH, professor and chair of the Department of Community, Environment and Policy in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is quoted. BuzzFeed
Arizona Science Podcast: Episode 379:Updating the phenomenon of long COVID Sept. 8, 2023 A new National Institutes of Health study provides an expanded working definition of long COVID. UArizona Health Sciences researchers lead one of 15 adult cohorts that contributed to the research. Arizona Public Media (Tucson, AZ)
Image Casting a green light on fibromyalgia, the invisible disease Sept. 7, 2023 People with fibromyalgia may have another treatment option available soon thanks to continuing research at the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center. Read more
Do they mask? Are they eating out? How COVID experts are living now Sept. 7, 2023 While cases of COVID-related severe illness and hospitalization remain low, infection counts are spiking again. Medical experts discuss precautions they continue to take to avoid infections. The Washington Post
Image Artist Jim Campbell’s new work on display at UArizona Health Sciences Sept. 6, 2023 “Untangled Shadows,” part of the UArizona Health Sciences’ El Mirador Project collection, is a digital installation blending light, motion and nature. Read more
New AI-enhanced bandages poised to transform wound treatment Sept. 6, 2023 Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is one of dozens of clinicians and researchers reimagining the humble bandage – combining cutting-edge materials science with artificial intelligence and patient data to develop “smart bandages” that do far more than shield a wound. WebMD
