Rachel Reinhardt named new associate vice president of Health Sciences communications May 15, 2023 Read more
Researchers are unlocking new answers in the quest for safer, more effective opioid therapy May 15, 2023 New Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center research provides insight into one of the foundational mechanisms that supports the role of heat shock protein 90 in pain relief, and the findings may open the door for increased effectiveness and lower dosage of opioids. Science Magazine
Research reveals watching clock worsens insomnia and sleep aid use May 15, 2023 Watching the clock while trying to fall asleep exacerbates insomnia and the use of sleep aids. A small change could help people sleep better. Mirage News
The March of Dimes Mom and Baby Unit brings care to southern Tucson May 15, 2023 The College of Medicine – Tucson has partnered with the March of Dimes to create the March of Dimes Mom and Baby Unit, which provides care to new mothers and infants in southern Tucson. Cronkite News
Oh good – napping for more than 30 minutes could put your health at risk May 15, 2023 A recently released survey from the Sleep Foundation finds shorter naps, 20 to 30 minutes in duration, provide people with more benefits than longer periods of rest. HuffPost (UK)
Health Sciences Design and VIP announce seed grant awards May 12, 2023 Health Sciences Design Read more
UArizona Health Sciences unveils new sleep research facility May 12, 2023 UArizona Health Sciences is opening the doors to its new Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research facility, which will give investigators access to state-of-the-art technology to conduct innovative sleep and circadian rhythm research. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Postpartum rage: What new moms need to know May 12, 2023 Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Emerick discusses postpartum rage, how to recognize it and what to do if you are experiencing symptoms. Read more Image
Sleep apnea raises risk of long COVID by up to 75% for some, study says May 12, 2023 Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long COVID after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found. The Mercury News (San Jose, CA)
What color reduces pain, anxiety and which improves sleep quality? May 12, 2023 People with post-traumatic stress disorder 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. Ynet News (Israel)