Aug. 5, 2024 New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies on long COVID to examine the number of people affected, underlying mechanisms of disease, symptoms and treatments.
July 30, 2024 Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain Adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than others, yet they access mental health care at lower rates, a new study finds.
July 17, 2024 Research shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer Opioids are the gold standard of chronic pain treatment, but they come with a host of negative side effects. A new study suggests a potential way to make opioids safer.
May 29, 2024 The mind after midnight: Study shows disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide Researchers say nocturnal wakefulness deteriorates the brain's decision-making functions and reduces rational thinking during a time when negative mood is at its peak.
May 22, 2024 Professor uses CT network to 'open the doors of science and let everyone in' NoCTURN, an international group of researchers spearheaded by UArizona Health Sciences and others, aims to improve the handling of CT scan data across scientific disciplines.
May 3, 2024 Seven graduating students to receive awards at Commencement The university's top awards for graduating seniors recognize recipients' outstanding moral character, commitment to academics and service to their communities.
April 10, 2024 New AI coaching bot may enhance medical education, training The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center is developing an artificial intelligence tool to train medical students to effectively communicate with patients.
March 20, 2024 Match Day reveals next paths in future physicians' careers Fourth-year students at the College of Medicine – Tucson and the College of Medicine – Phoenix were told to "savor the moment" before they learned where their journey to become physicians will take them next.
March 13, 2024 Poor sleep linked to migraine attacks in new UArizona Health Sciences study Researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction found that sleep disturbances increased vulnerability to migraine attacks, but the opposite isn't true.
Feb. 29, 2024 NIH funding increases lead to impressive performance in Blue Ridge rankings Five colleges increased their National Institutes of Health research funding in 2022-2023, leading to higher rankings for some by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.