Tracking breakthrough cases key to pandemic response, experts say
Waning immunity has become a focal point in the pandemic. COVID-19 cases among those fully vaccinated against the virus have been cited by several state public health officials as partly responsible for recent surges in cases. They were also behind the push for boosters for all adults ahead of federal authorization — and the reason […]
Detecting cancer with a simple blood draw could soon be a reality
Every year, thousands of Americans undergo routine screening to catch cancer in its early stages, while it’s still treatable. But these routine tests can be painful and invasive, and doctors only regularly screen for five of some of the most common types of cancer. So for decades, scientists have been working on ways to screen […]
Probiotics could help some COVID-19 long-hauler symptoms
PHOENIX — About 12,000,000 people are considered COVID-19 long-haulers and are suffering side effects from the virus, even months later. A new study shows taking probiotics could be a treatment. The study, published in a Swedish medicine journal, followed patients with brain fog and muscle soreness from COVID-19. After 14 days on probiotics, they saw […]
Pima County Health Director Named UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Alumni of Year
Theresa Cullen, MD, MS, was honored as the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s 2021 Alumni of the Year. She was recognized Nov. 4 at the UArizona Alumni Association’s 2021 Alumni of the Year Awards Ceremony for her distinguished career in public health and medical informatics. An associate professor in the College of […]
Compound Developed at UArizona Health Sciences Provides Innovative Pain Relief
Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are closer to developing a safe and effective non-opioid pain reliever after a study showed that a new compound they created reduces the sensation of pain by regulating a biological channel linked to pain. Most people experience pain at some point in their lives, and the National […]
UArizona Health Sciences Study Identifies Breast Cancer Treatment Disparities Among Native American, Indigenous Women
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study uncovered disparities in breast cancer treatments that may lead to poorer health outcomes in Indigenous women, who currently have the worst breast cancer survival outcomes of any racial group in the U.S. People with early-stage breast cancer often choose between two treatment options: mastectomy or lumpectomy, also known […]
What to know about COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
Pregnant women have double the risk of getting and being hospitalized by COVID-19 and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, unvaccinated women have a 70% chance of dying if they end up in the hospital. Yet only one in four expectant moms have gotten vaccinated in the United States. It’s leading health professionals to […]
UArizona College of Pharmacy Ranked No. 7 by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has been ranked No. 7 in the nation by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy based on grants and contracts awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for fiscal year 2020. This ranking represents a consistent effort by the college to center research as a primary […]
UArizona Alumnus R. Ken Coit Commits $50M to Advance College of Pharmacy
University Alumni and Development Program Today The College of Pharmacy became the Ken R. Coit College of Pharmacy on Nov. 5, 2021. Chris Richards/University of Arizona Entrepreneur and University of Arizona College of Pharmacy alumnus R. Ken Coit has committed $50 million through his family foundation to solidify UArizona’s place as a leader in pharmaceutical […]
Got your COVID-19 booster? Here are 5 reasons to keep following public health measures for a bit longer
You did everything you could to stay safe. You socially distanced. You wore a mask. You avoided large gatherings and unsafe indoor environments. When the coronavirus vaccine became available, you got in line and got your shots. Now that eight months have passed, you’re getting ready to get a booster. And now, you think, finally, […]