The 'crazy infectious' XBB.1.5 COVID variant is in Arizona. Here's what we know Jan. 12, 2023 A highly contagious new subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that's fueling rising COVID-19 case numbers in the northeastern United States has been detected in Arizona, but unlike some other parts of the country it's not yet dominant here. The Arizona Republic
Amid nursing shortage across the U.S., UArizona nursing students hope to fill the gap Jan. 12, 2023 The American Association of Colleges of Nursing projects the U.S. will need close to a million additional nurses by 2030. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
iPhone white noise can help you fall asleep Jan. 11, 2023 Your iPhone can help you stay organized, connected and in the loop — but it also has a built-in feature to help you sleep. Reader's Digest
Is COVID immunity hung up on old variants? Jan. 11, 2023 In the two-plus years that COVID vaccines have been available in the U.S., the basic recipe has changed just once. Vaccines, which take months to reformulate, just can’t keep up with a virus that seems to keep reinventing itself. The Atlantic
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Reflection of Health Sciences Jan. 10, 2023 Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion supports dozens of programs and events with the goal of increasing health care equity for all. Read more Image
Arizona doctors weigh in on new guidelines surrounding childhood obesity treatment Jan. 10, 2023 Doctors are warning childhood obesity is becoming more of a problem nationwide and are coming out with new guidance for treating it. KPHO/KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
How to perform CPR Jan. 10, 2023 The Sarver Heart Center in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson is mentioned in a story about how to administer CPR in adults, teens, children and infants, when to give mouth-to-mouth, and how to use a defibrillator. NBC's TODAY
Remembering 6 spine, orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022 Jan. 9, 2023 A report on six spine and orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022 includes Justin S. Cetas, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in the College of Medicine – Tucson, who was killed in a crash last July. Becker's Spine Review
Is never cleaning your workout equipment really that bad? Jan. 9, 2023 Is it necessary to wipe down workout equipment before and after use at home if you are the only one that uses the equipment? LIVESTRONG