Firefighters face cancer risks from harmful chemicals. Here's how they're working to limit exposure Oct. 16, 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." The Arizona Republic
Should you share a bed with your partner? Sleep scientists break it down Oct. 15, 2023 A 2022 study published in the journal Sleep found people who shared a bed with their partner most nights reported less severe insomnia, less fatigue, less sleep apnea, more sleep and were able to fall asleep more quickly. Newsweek
Tucson man opens up about stigma of male breast cancer Oct. 13, 2023 A Tucson man that first noticed a lump in his chest in 2018 and had a partial mastectomy is now cancer-free after receiving treatment at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
New training grant awarded to develop research scientists in Alzheimer’s disease Oct. 12, 2023 The National Institute on Aging awarded a five-year, $1.4 million grant to the UArizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science for Translational Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, a predoctoral training program that addresses the need for highly trained Alzheimer’s disease researchers. Science Magazine
StimAire concludes injectable stimulator study for OSA Oct. 12, 2023 Neuromodulation company StimAire, which collaborated with researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson, has concluded the first-in-human study of an injectable stimulator for obstructive sleep apnea in Australia. Medical Device Network
906: How to optimize your workspace for your well-being with Dr. Esther Sternberg Oct. 12, 2023 Esther Sternberg, MD, professor of medicine and director of research in the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about how people can enhance their office environments to improve both their health and professional performance. How to Be Awesome at Your Job
NIA grant supports training of next generation of Alzheimer’s disease researchers Oct. 11, 2023 Researchers at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science received a $1.4 million Translational Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias grant. Read more Image
Artist Campbell to unveil new work at UArizona Health Sciences Oct. 10, 2023 “Untangled Shadows,” part of the UArizona Health Sciences’ El Mirador Project collection, is a digital installation blending light, motion and nature. Read more Image
High demand continues for medical office investments Oct. 10, 2023 Medical office buildings remain in high demand in a weak real estate market. The story cites the August sale of Banner – University North Campus, which encompasses the UArizona Cancer Center, for $134 million. Real Estate Daily News
Arizona: Social equity licensing struggles and concerns over unintended cannabis exposure among children Oct. 10, 2023 Media and health agencies are reporting a noticeable increase in child poisoning cases associated with THC edibles. The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy reports a decrease in THC-related calls but underscored the persistence of incidents involving edibles. Benzinga