Video: More research needed on asthma reliever therapy in children June 26, 2023 Fernando Martinez, MD, director of the UArizona Health Sciences Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, discussed the asthma relievers available for use in children and the need for more research in this patient population during the American Thoracic Society International Conference. Healio
Banner Health and UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix partner to increase residency and fellowship positions June 23, 2023 The new openings will help alleviate the severe physician shortage facing Arizona by growing the number of specialty-trained physicians through the partnership by more than 60%. Read more Image
Study: Native Americans receive less suicide prevention care at emergency departments June 23, 2023 A new study from the University of Arizona Health Sciences found racial and ethnic differences in the suicide prevention care provided to patients with alcohol use disorder at emergency departments in the United States. KNAU-Radio (Flagstaff, AZ)
8 sleep myths that are sabotaging your rest, according to experts June 23, 2023 Research has long supported the fact that exercise can improve your sleep quality. Until recently, the prevailing wisdom cautioned against exercising close to when you turn in for the night. Not anymore. Yoga Journal
How often should you wash your bath towels? June 23, 2023 Experts explain how often should you wash your bath towels. Everyday Health
Revolutionizing skin cancer care through data June 22, 2023 Researchers are filling a knowledge gap by building a powerful tool to accelerate the development of diagnostic and prognostic technologies. Read more Image
People of color receive less suicide prevention care at emergency departments June 22, 2023 A study found racial and ethnic differences in the suicide prevention care provided to patients with alcohol use disorder at U.S. emergency departments. Read more Image
Deadly fungal infections confound doctors – ‘It’s going to get worse’ June 22, 2023 Severe fungal disease used to be a freak occurrence. Now it is a threat to millions of vulnerable Americans, and treatments have been losing efficacy as fungal pathogens develop resistance to standard drugs. The Wall Street Journal
In-depth: How climate change affects health in Africa June 22, 2023 Tens of millions of Africans are already feeling the negative health impacts of climate change in the form of heat stress, extreme weather and increased transmission of infectious disease. Research on the continent faces challenges due to a lack of funding and access to data. CarbonBrief