Nov. 15, 2019 Understanding Eye's 'Plumbing' Could Lead to Glaucoma Treatments A University of Arizona Health Sciences study funded by a $2.3 million five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute could help to develop future treatments for glaucoma and other diseases.
Nov. 12, 2019 New Study Shows the Good, Bad of Breastfeeding at Work Work and breastmilk productivity increase when companies provide a breastfeeding-friendly environment, according to a study from a team involving Eller College of Management researchers.
Oct. 30, 2019 Study Finds Inflammatory Protein Can Protect Against Spread of Herpes Virus UArizona researchers have discovered a protein function that could improve current therapeutic solutions for millions of women who live with genital herpes.
Oct. 21, 2019 Blood-Collection Device Makes Radiation Testing Quick and Easy Developed by a research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, the self-collection device quickly can evaluate radiation exposure and help triage emergency treatment in the event of a nuclear attack or accident.
Oct. 15, 2019 Could Near-Infrared Light Give Aging Brains a Boost? Researchers will test a novel intervention that uses near-infrared light to enhance cognition and brain function, and reduce Alzheimer's disease risk in older adults.
Oct. 14, 2019 $5M Gift from Leonard A. Lauder Advances Ovarian Cancer Research The funding will benefit clinical and translational research in the University of Arizona Cancer Center lab of Dr. David Alberts, an expert in ovarian cancer research and treatment.
Oct. 10, 2019 UA Research Shows Drug Can Extend Survival Rates for Heart Failure Patients Preclinical studies have found that Aliskiren, a common blood pressure medication, can prevent fluid retention and muscle wasting in patients with congestive heart failure.
Oct. 9, 2019 Buying Less is Better Than Buying 'Green' … for the Planet and Your Happiness A study found that people who consume less are happier than those who engage in other pro-environmental consumer behaviors, like buying environmentally friendly products.
Oct. 8, 2019 Study Looks to Measure Benefits of Eyeglasses for Toddlers A team of University of Arizona researchers is studying whether glasses used to correct astigmatism in toddlers can improve language, cognitive and motor development. A $4.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund the study.
Sept. 30, 2019 Program to Ensure Rural Access to Health Care Receives Federal Funding Boost A $3.5 million federal grant will fund a University of Arizona Health Sciences program designed to provide technical assistance and other support to rural hospitals and clinics in Arizona.
