Oct. 13, 2020 Study Shows SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Provide Lasting Immunity UArizona researchers developed one of the most accurate COVID-19 antibody tests available and now have shown antibodies persist for months after infection, providing long-term immunity.
Oct. 12, 2020 Researchers Identify New Target for Developing Flavivirus Vaccines Antibodies normally fight viruses, but in the case of flaviviruses, they can make infections worse. UArizona Health Sciences immunologists took a closer look at antibody production to figure out why, which could lead to new methods of developing vaccines for flaviviruses.
Oct. 2, 2020 Pain Relief Caused by SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Help Explain COVID-19 Spread Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 can relieve pain, which may explain why nearly half of the people who get COVID-19 experience few or no symptoms.
Sept. 30, 2020 Immune System Changes May Cause High Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women A new study finds that menopause-induced changes to protective immune cells might contribute to the sharp increase in high blood pressure in postmenopausal women.
Sept. 14, 2020 Green Light Therapy Shown to Reduce Migraine Frequency, Intensity Green light therapy resulted in about a 60% reduction in the pain intensity of the headache phase and the number of days per month people experienced migraines.
Aug. 7, 2020 Researcher Studies Statins for Stroke Therapy A $2.8 million grant may help develop an improved therapeutic treatment for acute ischemic stroke patients to let them recover faster with fewer long-term complications.
July 29, 2020 Constitution Has Answers for Balancing Health and Liberties Amid COVID-19, Experts Say Three experts in law and public health write in a new essay that one of America's founding documents provides a framework for finding common ground to fight COVID-19.
July 27, 2020 Optical Scientist Develops Trifocal Lens Technology Professor Jim Schwiegerling designed an implantable lens that allows recipients to see mid-range distances in addition to near and far distances.
July 21, 2020 One Small Molecule, Potential Giant Step to Improve Cognitive Function A $6.1 million study led by the UArizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science will test novel small molecules to improve the lives of Alzheimer's patients.
June 2, 2020 Insomnia, Loneliness and COVID-19 Researchers found that loneliness and anxiety-induced insomnia may have contributed to a spike in suicidal thoughts in the United States during April's wide lockdown period.
