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Jan 22, 2020
Many Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Patients Can Skip Radiation, Suggests Study Led by UArizona Researcher
Results from a SWOG Cancer Research Network study, led by Daniel Persky, MD, found many patients with the most common type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can skip radiation treatment, reducing both costs and the time to heal from treatment.
Results from a SWOG Cancer Research Network study, led by Daniel Persky, MD, found many patients with the most common type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can skip radiation treatment, reducing both costs and the time to heal from treatment.
Jan 21, 2020
Blue Light Can Help Heal Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Psychiatry professor William "Scott" Killgore used blue light to reset sleep patterns in adults recovering from concussions.
Psychiatry professor William "Scott" Killgore used blue light to reset sleep patterns in adults recovering from concussions.
Jan 9, 2020
Study Shows Novel Protein Plays Role in Bacterial Vaginosis
UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix study increases understanding of most common bacterial infection in U.S. women.
UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix study increases understanding of most common bacterial infection in U.S. women.
Freestanding Emergency Departments May Increase Out-of-Pocket Spending for Patients
Study analyzed freestanding emergency departments in four states, including Arizona.
Study analyzed freestanding emergency departments in four states, including Arizona.
Addressing Gaps in Care, UArizona Health Sciences Offers Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Degree with Family Nurse Practitioner Add-on
Academic partnership between Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing provides innovative solution to alleviate the health-care provider shortage facing the nation
Academic partnership between Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing provides innovative solution to alleviate the health-care provider shortage facing the nation
Four Cardiologists Join Sarver Heart Center, UArizona Faculty
The new faculty cardiologists bring expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure and transplant cardiology to the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and Banner – University Medical Center. Schedule an appointment today.
The new faculty cardiologists bring expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure and transplant cardiology to the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and Banner – University Medical Center. Schedule an appointment today.
Jan 8, 2020
Heart Failure, When to Seek Specialist Topic of UArizona Lecture in Green Valley, Jan. 16
Sarver Heart Center launches its free 2020 Green Valley Lecture Series at the Canoa Hills Social Center with Dr. Aaron Wolfson focusing on heart failure, how it affects health and options to optimize lifestyle changes.
Sarver Heart Center launches its free 2020 Green Valley Lecture Series at the Canoa Hills Social Center with Dr. Aaron Wolfson focusing on heart failure, how it affects health and options to optimize lifestyle changes.
From Big Data to Precision Cures
UArizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science leverages big data in an effort to close the gap on cognitive health span, thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.
UArizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science leverages big data in an effort to close the gap on cognitive health span, thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.
UArizona Hockey Team to Host Sixth Annual ‘Pink the Rink’ on Jan. 18
The Arizona Wildcat ice hockey team will raise awareness for cancer and contribute proceeds to the UArizona Cancer Center when it faces Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Tucson Arena. Honor a loved one by buying a jersey to support cancer research.
The Arizona Wildcat ice hockey team will raise awareness for cancer and contribute proceeds to the UArizona Cancer Center when it faces Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Tucson Arena. Honor a loved one by buying a jersey to support cancer research.
Jan 6, 2020
Benefits of Active Learning Are All About Activity
Active learning sessions result in a reset of student attention has been tested by researchers at the University of Arizona.
Active learning sessions result in a reset of student attention has been tested by researchers at the University of Arizona.
Dec 11, 2019
UArizona Health Sciences Researcher Seeks New Way to Understand Human Aging
Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich has received a prestigious $4.5 million MERIT Award from the National Institutes of Health to pursue a new, more promising way to study human aging.
Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich has received a prestigious $4.5 million MERIT Award from the National Institutes of Health to pursue a new, more promising way to study human aging.
Dec 4, 2019
Ronald Sorensen Joins UArizona Family and Community Medicine to Lead Community Engagement
Sorensen will provide leadership, strategic direction and executive administrative support to the department’s community outreach programs and activities.
Sorensen will provide leadership, strategic direction and executive administrative support to the department’s community outreach programs and activities.
Nov 26, 2019
UArizona Cancer Center Receives $6.85M Grant to Continue Native American Cancer Research, Training, Outreach Program
Since 2002, the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University have received funding from the National Cancer Institute to form the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention, addressing the cancer burden on Native Americans.
Since 2002, the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University have received funding from the National Cancer Institute to form the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention, addressing the cancer burden on Native Americans.
Nov 25, 2019
Relative Humidity in the Workplace Can Impact Employee Health
A new study suggests that relative humidity levels in the office can impact stress and potentially sleep quality, and cost employers in terms of productivity and sick leave.
A new study suggests that relative humidity levels in the office can impact stress and potentially sleep quality, and cost employers in terms of productivity and sick leave.
Nov 22, 2019
UArizona Colleges of Medicine to Provide Free Tuition for Primary Care Medical Students
The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix will cover tuition for medical students who commit to practice primary care or another designated critical-access specialty in rural or urban underserved communities in Arizona.
The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix will cover tuition for medical students who commit to practice primary care or another designated critical-access specialty in rural or urban underserved communities in Arizona.
Nov 21, 2019
UArizona Health Sciences Leads Prevention of Chronic Disease in Arizona Border Region
The Arizona Prevention Research Center at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will continue its mission to prevent chronic disease among underserved populations in the Arizona border region thanks to a $7.5 million grant from the CDC.
The Arizona Prevention Research Center at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will continue its mission to prevent chronic disease among underserved populations in the Arizona border region thanks to a $7.5 million grant from the CDC.
Nov 19, 2019
UArizona Nursing’s Dr. Marylyn Morris McEwen Named Associate Dean for Global Nursing
The new leadership position enables Arizona Nursing to support the UA strategic plan’s fourth pillar, “Arizona Global.”
The new leadership position enables Arizona Nursing to support the UA strategic plan’s fourth pillar, “Arizona Global.”
Nov 14, 2019
Understanding the Eye's 'Plumbing' Could Lead to Future Treatments for Glaucoma, Other Diseases
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study funded by a $2.3 million five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute could help to develop future treatments for glaucoma and other diseases.
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study funded by a $2.3 million five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute could help to develop future treatments for glaucoma and other diseases.
Nov 12, 2019
Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program Expand Services
Thanks to a new contract with Banner – University Family Care/AHCCCS Complete Care, the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine’s Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program are able to reach more individuals with mental-health conditions and substance-use disorders.
Thanks to a new contract with Banner – University Family Care/AHCCCS Complete Care, the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine’s Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program are able to reach more individuals with mental-health conditions and substance-use disorders.
Nov 7, 2019
Veteran-focused Mental Health Forum, Nov. 8
Open discussion on post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and local support programs
Open discussion on post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and local support programs
Nov 6, 2019
UArizona College of Nursing to Host Ribbon Cutting for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health Program, Nov. 13
Located in Gilbert, Ariz., the new program is the first program nationally to incorporate integrative health content and interventions into a BSN program.
Located in Gilbert, Ariz., the new program is the first program nationally to incorporate integrative health content and interventions into a BSN program.
Nov 1, 2019
‘Revolutionary’ New Class Challenges UArizona Students to Cure Alzheimer’s Disease
The University of Arizona Health Sciences is offering innovative curricula for students to influence human health and build entrepreneurial skills.
The University of Arizona Health Sciences is offering innovative curricula for students to influence human health and build entrepreneurial skills.
Oct 31, 2019
Community to Get Glimpse into Future of Health Care in New UArizona Health Sciences Innovation Building, Nov. 4–5
The new Health Sciences Innovation Building will provide opportunities for community engagement and a learning environment for Health Sciences students to reshape the future of health care.
The new Health Sciences Innovation Building will provide opportunities for community engagement and a learning environment for Health Sciences students to reshape the future of health care.
