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
Image Faculty-led philanthropy supports student training Sept. 5, 2023 Three faculty-initiated scholarships create opportunities for pharmacy, public health and medical students. Read more
‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure Sept. 4, 2023 New federal research links testicular cancer in U.S. service members to PFAS chemicals, adding to a growing body of evidence of the dangers posed by those "forever chemicals." USA Today
Half of Valley fever infections come from Maricopa County: Here's what you need to know Sept. 3, 2023 The Valley fever fungus thrives in desert conditions, such as those in Phoenix. The drier the condition, the easier it is for the spores to get into the air. The Arizona Republic
How to sleep in the heat: Doctors reveal the study-proven natural tweaks that help you get the rest you need Sept. 2, 2023 Getting a good night's rest on a regular basis reduces the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Woman’s World
Image New study will count Arizona farmworkers to help reduce health disparities Sept. 1, 2023 The Arizona Farmworker Enumeration Profiles Study will establish the number of farmworkers to inform efforts to improve care and conditions. Read more
Could ‘One Health’ be the optimal approach for human, animal and environmental health? Sept. 1, 2023 The UArizona Health Sciences One Health Research Initiative considers the correlation of human health to environment and animal health and promotes its development in the workforce. Inside Climate News
Valley fever concerns following massive dust storm in metro Phoenix Sept. 1, 2023 A massive dust storm delayed football games around Phoenix on Friday, raising concerns that Valley fever will spread. KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
13 signs your lungs may not be healthy Sept. 1, 2023 Experts give advice about warning signs of health problems related to lungs. Las Vegas Review-Journal (Las Vegas, NV)
