UArizona 'Freezer Farm' Capable of Storing More Than 1.6 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Dec. 18, 2020 The University of Arizona has created a so-called 'freezer farm' to help store COVID-19 vaccine doses. The freezer farm has the capability of storing more than 1.6 million doses of the vaccine, according to David Harris, the executive director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Repository. KGUN-TV (ABC) Tucson
We Asked Doctors and Researchers for Their Top Face Masks That Balance Comfort and Safety Dec. 18, 2020 Four doctors and one mask researcher told Business Insider the masks they recommend for situations outside of hospitals and clinics. Dr. Ricardo Correa, an endocrinologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, said a simple surgical mask is a good low-cost option. During procedures, Correa said, he wears an N95 mask, which contains tangled fibers to filter airborne pathogens. Business Insider
Implementing Rapid Care Guidelines for Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Dramatically Improves Survival Dec. 17, 2020 An evaluation of emergency medicine guidelines showed proper care on the scene of a brain injury is critical to survival and ongoing brain health. Read more Image
Moderna Vaccine vs. Pfizer Vaccine Dec. 17, 2020 As the vaccines roll out, so do questions and concerns. Dr. Elizabeth Connick, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, called the vaccine a home run. "These are some of the most important accomplishments in medicine in the last 25 years." Overall, Dr. Connick said, it’s the same vaccine but there are a few differences. "Preliminarily, it does seem like the Moderna causes more side effects, more fatigue and particularly after the second dose. But it could be because you're getting a great immune response." KVOA-TV (NBC) Tucson
30,000 Health Care Workers Opt for COVID-19 Vaccine as Maricopa County Dispensing Sites Open Dec. 17, 2020 Tens of thousands of health care workers in Maricopa County have signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Shad Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, is interviewed. Arizona's Family (3TV/CBS 5) Phoenix
'Fauci Effect’ Boosts Medical School Applications, Motivates Students Dec. 17, 2020 University of Arizona’s College of Medicine in Phoenix had a double digit increase in the number of applications compared to last year and it could be influenced by the nation’s top infectious disease expert. KTAR-AM (Phoenix)
UArizona Health Sciences Faculty Honored as Gerontologist of the Year Dec. 16, 2020 Dr. Amanda Sokan was recognized for her work in translational medicine that focuses on aging research, curriculum development and public health policy. Read more Image
COVID-19 Dominates Top 10 UArizona Health Sciences News Stories of 2020 Dec. 16, 2020 Antibody tests, groundbreaking research and community outreach are a few of the ways the University of Arizona Health Sciences met the test of a pandemic. Read more Image
Combating Misinformation with ‘COVID Mythbusters’ Dec. 16, 2020 A UArizona Health Sciences public health student and a microbiology student in Canada won a science competition with an Instagram account to refute bad science. Read more Image