Maintaining healthy skin during summer
PHOENIX — We’re spending more time pool and lakeside right now which means more sun exposure and an increased risk of skin cancer. In this segment, ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti talks about specific red flags to look for when you check your skin and moles. He’ll also discuss how to choose the best sunscreen when […]
The Health Sciences Innovation Building, A Floor-by-Floor Tour
The nine-story, 220,000-square-foot Health Sciences Innovation Building is an architectural marvel incorporating multiple custom design features. The building opened on the University of Arizona Health Sciences campus at North Cherry Avenue and East Mabel Street in 2019, introducing new concepts for education and research space. First floor: The Forum We’ll begin our tour on the […]
Health Sciences Researchers Study How Common Antibiotics Weaken Tendons
Growing up, Mikayla Campagne was an avid soccer player. Multiple orthopaedic injuries forced her to retire from the sport, but brought about a love of physical therapy and sports medicine. Campagne’s past personal experiences with sports injuries led her to the Szivek Orthopaedic Research Lab at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. […]
UArizona Health Sciences Reaches into the Future of Health Care
Step Inside the Simulation Center Inspired by a Hollywood Set
Allan Hamilton, MD, is overseeing the construction of a hospital set — just two walls, he says, to give the illusion of the whole room. He’s been the medical consultant for Grey’s Anatomy for more than a decade, and is well-versed in simulating every aspect of health care delivery. But today, he’s not in a […]
Health Sciences Researchers Find Firefighters Battle More Than Just Flames
Cancer rates are higher among firefighters, compared to the general U.S. population, and cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters, who are exposed to cancer-causing chemicals on the job. Measuring these exposures and determining how they cause cancer are essential steps in learning how to reduce cancer risk in firefighters. “The university is […]
More West Nile Virus cases possible due to active monsoon season
PHOENIX, AZ — With another summer in full swing, mosquitoes once again are swarming in the Valley. Some are already carrying West Nile Virus. Maricopa Country Enviornmental Services tells ABC15 that six traps were placed throughout the county which contained mosquitoes that tested positive for the virus. “The virus is out there and there is the […]
Maricopa County confirms first West Nile death of 2022
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ — Mosquitoes will be out in full force as the monsoon season moves closer to July. Maricopa County has now confirmed the first West Nile virus death of the season, following a record-breaking year when it came to cases. Barbara Puls, whose brother-in-law was impacted by the West Nile virus says, “he just […]
What to know about the COVID vaccine for young kids
Parents who’ve been waiting to vaccinate their youngest children against COVID-19 finally can. The CDC has given final approval for both Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines for babies older than six months, toddlers, and preschoolers through four years old. For parents deciding which brand to choose, doctors say both are safe and effective. Pfizer is […]
HEALTH INSIDER: Back pain and tips to treat it
PHOENIX — Back pain is becoming more common as people spend more time sitting in front of screens, working from home, or being less active. Studies show four out of five people will experience low back pain, most often after the age of 30. In this ABC15 Health Insider, Dr. Shad Marvasti talks about the […]