UArizona Health Sciences Leads Prevention of Chronic Disease in Arizona Border Region Nov. 20, 2019 The Arizona Prevention Research Center at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will continue its mission to prevent chronic disease among underserved populations in the Arizona border region thanks to a $7.5 million grant from the CDC. Read more Image
UArizona Nursing’s Dr. Marylyn Morris McEwen Named Associate Dean for Global Nursing Nov. 19, 2019 The new leadership position enables Arizona Nursing to support the UA strategic plan’s fourth pillar, “Arizona Global.” Read more Image
Understanding the Eye's 'Plumbing' Could Lead to Future Treatments for Glaucoma, Other Diseases Nov. 14, 2019 A University of Arizona Health Sciences study funded by a $2.3 million five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute could help to develop future treatments for glaucoma and other diseases. Read more Image
Why Does Arizona Have Such a Doctor Shortage? Nov. 13, 2019 University of Arizona's medical college in Phoenix is increasing its enrolling class size to 100 students, up from 80. Dr. Guy Reed, dean of University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, said even with the increased class size, Arizona will have a significant need for more doctors. KPNX-TV Phoenix
Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program Expand Services Nov. 12, 2019 Thanks to a new contract with Banner – University Family Care/AHCCCS Complete Care, the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine’s Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program are able to reach more individuals with mental-health conditions and substance-use disorders. Read more Image
UArizona Health Sciences Reaches into the Future of Health Care Nov. 12, 2019 It’s an exciting time for the University of Arizona Health Sciences as we reshape the future of health care — in classrooms, laboratories, the community and beyond. Read more
Racial Bias and Discrimination May Negatively Impact Heart Disease Care, Risk Factors Nov. 11, 2019 "African-American race negatively influenced the decision-making process for heart transplants, especially during discussions among health care providers," said lead author Dr. Khadijah Breathett, assistant professor of medicine and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center. Eurekalert!
UArizona Students Use Virtual Reality Room to Practice Medical Skills Nov. 8, 2019 The University of Arizona is using a new state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation center for students to learn, practice, and evaluate their knowledge at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center. KVOA Tucson News
New UArizona Class Challenges Students to Find Alzheimer’s Disease Cure Nov. 7, 2019 A revolutionary new class being offered at the UArizona Health Sciences will challenge students with finding the cure for Alzheimer’s disease. KVOA Tucson News
Study Finds Inflammatory Protein Can Protect Against Spread of Herpes Virus Nov. 7, 2019 Study led by Jameson Gardner, a graduate research student in the laboratory of Dr. Herbst-Kralovetz at the UArizona College of Medicine ‒ Phoenix, have discovered a function in a pro-inflammatory protein that could play an important part in improving current and future therapeutics for the herpes virus. Eurekalert!