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UArizona Researchers Develop Regenerative, Safe Therapeutic for Alzheimer's Disease

August 13, 2021

Developed in the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science, the therapy has been licensed to startup NeuTherapeutics Inc.
Research

Novel Nanotechnology Found to Enhance Fight Against Colorectal Cancer and Melanoma

August 12, 2021

A first-of-its-kind nanotherapeutic delivery system demonstrated remarkable efficacy against both early-stage and difficult-to-treat late-stage metastatic tumors.
Announcement

Dr. Benjamin Lee Named Chair of Department of Urology

August 9, 2021

Dr. Lee will continue leading the department after increasing faculty, clinical visits, surgical procedures and research over the last five years.
Education

Study Will Test Treatments for Concussion-related Headache

August 5, 2021

Researchers are studying existing therapies and those in clinical trials to pinpoint the most effective medications for concussion-related headaches.
Research

Mild COVID-19 Infections Can Still Cause Long-term Symptoms

August 4, 2021

Data from a University of Arizona Health Sciences longitudinal study on COVID-19 shows that 67% of people with mild or moderate COVID-19 infection develop long COVID, with symptoms that last more than 30 days after a positive test.
Research

Clinical Trial to Study a Breathing Exercise for Sleep Apnea

August 3, 2021

A new clinical trial will assess the impact of inspiratory muscle training on blood pressure in adults with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
Research

New Program to Boost Rural Behavioral Health Care Workforce

July 29, 2021

A new program will train psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students and psychology interns in real-world integrated health care settings.
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AZ HEROES Awarded $15M to Further Study COVID-19 Immunity

July 21, 2021

A research study that started by analyzing COVID-19 immunity and vaccine effectiveness in frontline workers is broadening to include children.
Education

College of Medicine – Tucson Med Students to Get White Coats

July 19, 2021

Medical students, 120 each in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2024, will receive the frocks of their future profession at Centennial Hall events.
Research

The Entourage Effect: Cannabis Terpenes and Pain Relief

July 14, 2021

Researchers in the Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center have found that terpenes mimic cannabinoids and produce similar pain-relieving effects.
Research

Bacteria Are Key to Vaginal Health, Researchers Say

July 13, 2021

A recent study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix defines a mechanistic role for an understudied bacteria family in gynecologic disease.
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Advancing Hormone Therapies to Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

July 9, 2021

When it comes to post-menopausal hormone therapy, the type, route and duration all play a role in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Research

Study Seeks to Keep Newly Quit Smokers from Relapsing

July 7, 2021

A UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson study aims to reduce relapse rates of recently quit smokers by training them to help others quit smoking.
Rural

Federal Grant to Continue Health Services to Rural Arizona

July 1, 2021

The support of the Arizona Center for Rural Health assures Arizona’s rural populations will continue to benefit from health programs and services.
Education

New Degree Will Focus on Wellness and Health Promotion

June 30, 2021

A new Bachelor of Arts in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice prepares students to work in emerging roles such as health educators and wellness coaches.
Research

COVID-19 Vaccine Reduces Infection Severity, Length, Viral Load

June 30, 2021

Real-world data from the AZ HEROES study show COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections, and when breakthrough infections do occur, the level of infection and impact of the disease are significantly reduced.
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Cancer Response to Tumor Stiffness May Predict Metastasis

June 30, 2021

A score that quantifies the changes that make breast cancer cells more aggressive could help identify patients at risk for bone metastasis.
Education

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education Welcomes First Class

June 28, 2021

The UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson has accepted six high school graduates in a new program that reduces the time to a medical degree to seven years.
Research

Assessment Tool Helps Future Pharmacists Prepare for Work in the Community

June 25, 2021

A recent University of Arizona College of Pharmacy study suggests that Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) may be a valuable means of assessing clinical skills while providing pharmacy students learning experiences in community pharmacy settings.
Research

Building a Resilient Brain To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

June 23, 2021

Fei Yin, PhD, of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to determine the role of an Alzheimer’s risk-factor gene in regulating the brain energy production system.

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