1 in 3 patients with unstable pelvic fractures die, study shows Nov. 30, 2022 A recent study published in JAMA Surgey and led by researchers in the College of Medicine – Tucson's Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns and Emergency Surgery, concluded that 1 in 3 patients with unstable pelvic fractures die despite the availability of advanced hemorrhage control interventions. MedPage Today
Buckeye to get 2 new hospitals virtually side-by-side Nov. 27, 2022 Two new hospitals will open virtually side by side in Buckeye, Arizona's largest city geographically, sprawling across 640 square miles. The Arizona Republic
Pain, brain science helps Tucson-area providers better serve patients Nov. 25, 2022 Researchers continue to learn more about the relationship between pain and the brain, and that understanding is helping local providers better serve patients. Arizona Daily Star
How to protect your heart, from top integrative physician Andrew Weil Nov. 25, 2022 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes about ways to improve heart health. Prevention
Wireless smart bandage may help heal chronic, refractory wounds Nov. 24, 2022 Researchers have created a smart 'band-aid' that uses electrical currents to heal wounds 25% faster than traditional methods by stimulating tissue to speed up recovery. Daily Mail (UK)
What to do about vaginal pain during pregnancy Nov. 23, 2022 Pregnancy comes with all sorts of not-so-fun symptoms and side effects. Michelle Davis, DNP, a certified nurse-midwife and assistant professor of practice in the College of Medicine – Phoenix, is quoted. Health Reporter
Endemic mycoses: Better diagnosis and reporting needed Nov. 23, 2022 An opinion piece in Annals of Internal Medicine states there is a need to improve the diagnosis and reporting of blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) and histoplasmosis, the most prevalent endemic fungal diseases (mycoses) in North America, to better serve patients. Medscape
Personal Journey Inspires Future Physician to Help Others Nov. 22, 2022 An aspiring physician in the College of Medicine – Phoenix hopes to draw upon her personal experiences to change the way patients receive care. Read more Image
5 potential health benefits of tai chi Nov. 22, 2022 A 2020 study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing and led by Ruth Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, professor at the College of Nursing, found that among people with heart disease, those who regularly practice tai chi reported less stress, anxiety and depression and better quality of life compared with control groups. Everyday Health