Feb. 17, 2022 UArizona researchers develop AI-driven method for diagnosing lung disease Researchers at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson have developed a new way to provide earlier diagnosis of lung disease. The technology has been licensed to startup MetFora.
Feb. 15, 2022 'Chipping away' at the iceberg of health disparities As a researcher studying diseases that disproportionately affect Black women, UArizona alumna and public health faculty member Kelly Palmer says her work is a team effort – and incredibly personal.
Feb. 11, 2022 Undernourished infants at risk for lung restriction, weaker health as adults A UArizona Health Sciences-led study identified poor childhood nutrition and growth as risk factors for lung disease and weaker health as an adult.
Feb. 9, 2022 Researchers identify brain region associated with feeling full after eating Researchers have learned more about the part of the brain that mediates satiation. This could help lead to better treatments for eating disorders and weight management.
Feb. 7, 2022 Colleges of Medicine lead initiatives focused on anti-racism in medicine The medical schools in Tucson and Phoenix are engaged in several efforts related to recruitment, retention, mentoring, faculty development, curriculum, culture and more.
Jan. 19, 2022 Cholesterol buildup in brain presents new target to reduce dementia risk from stroke University of Arizona researchers suggest the risk of developing dementia after a stroke might be reduced by a drug that could help immune cells process the cholesterol-rich debris generated by a stroke.
Jan. 18, 2022 Researchers pilot 'itty bitty' device for earlier ovarian cancer detection Jennifer Barton has spent nearly a decade developing a falloposcope to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages. Dr. John Heusinkveld has now successfully used the device to capture images of study participants' fallopian tubes.
Jan. 5, 2022 Major Health Diagnostics Provider Quidel Makes $2M Investment in UArizona The grant will be split equally between Health Sciences scholarships and the UArizona BIO5 Institute's KEYS Internship Program.
Dec. 16, 2021 UArizona Health Sciences Researchers to Study Long COVID as Part of National Collaborative The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to long COVID, and approaches for treatment and prevention.
Dec. 15, 2021 Engaging Vaccine-Hesitant Loved Ones With Empathy As the holidays near, members of the Alliance for Vaccine Literacy offer tips for navigating emotionally fraught conversations with vaccine-hesitant friends and family.
