Students learn design thinking in unique research project Sept. 15, 2022 Building an AI tool to improve medical interviews is the continuing focus of a Vertically Integrated Project offered by the UArizona Health Sciences Design program. Related content. National Cyber Security News Today
RAIVEN Study Will Examine Efficacy of Flu Vaccines Sept. 13, 2022 People ages 18-64 can participate in the Randomized Assessment of Influenza Vaccine Efficacy Network study through a regional site led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers. Read more Image
Yuma agriculture lab steps up to help fight, prevent COVID-19 outbreaks Sept. 13, 2022 The Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture set up a lab to test wastewater for early warnings of COVID-19's spread throughout Yuma. This collaboration between public health and wastewater testing requiring the expertise of a range of professionals across multiple industries is considered a One Health approach. Frank A. von Hippel, PhD, professor in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and lead of the UArizona Health Sciences “One Health” research initiative, is quoted. The Health Sciences Office of Communications assisted with this story. The Arizona Republic
Building the future of Payson’s rural medical profession Sept. 13, 2022 The Rural Health Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship in the College of Medicine – Phoenix is mentioned as one of two programs attracting outside medical students to the Payson community. Payson Roundup
Five UArizona Health Sciences Students Awarded Quidel Global Health Scholarships Sept. 12, 2022 The scholarships benefit students who are dedicated to expanding health care delivery and positively impacting global health and well-being. Read more Image
Electrophysiologist Dr. Peter Ott Follows His Heart Sept. 12, 2022 A heart rhythm disorders specialist, the College of Medicine – Tucson associate professor talks about his love of the Southwest, American medical teaching and country music. Read more Image
By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development Sept. 12, 2022 Two University of Arizona Health Sciences scientists are one step closer to developing a test to assess a baby’s risk for asthma, which would allow parents to take steps to thwart the disease’s development and could guide doctors to prescribe preventive treatments. This content originated with a Health Sciences news release. Medical Xpress
By Better Predicting Asthma Risk, Preventive Treatments Could Bypass Disease Development Sept. 9, 2022 A predictive test could help parents and doctors use interventions to prevent asthma during the first two years of life. Read more Image
Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Pain, Sleep Disruption Sept. 8, 2022 Dr. Frank Porreca’s research into kappa opioid receptors may lead to a therapeutic option for people who have chronic pain and trouble sleeping. Read more Image