Dedicated to eradicating arthritis as a cause of human suffering through biomedical research, teaching and patient care, the Division of Rheumatology and its affiliated UA Arthritis Center were among the first to employ a multidisciplinary approach to combat arthritis and bone and connective tissue disease.
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The role of the brain in the pain and inflammation of arthritis will be addressed by David M.
Turmeric, a golden-hued spice native to South Asia, has been used for centuries in the Indian-based healing practices of Ayurveda to treat many ailments, including arthritis, stomach problems, poor circulation, and skin diseases. Turmeric has long been recognized for its anti-inflammatory benefits, however the mysteries behind how it actually affects the human body have largely remained unsolved until now.
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Drs. Steven J. Barker, Karen Herbst and C. Kent Kwoh, three University of Arizona Health Sciences affiliated faculty and medical researchers, were recognized by various organizations for outstanding contributions in their fields.
UA Anesthesiology Professor Steven J. Barker, PhD, MD, Honored with Two Lifetime Achievement Technology Awards
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“Back Talk: How to Treat and Prevent Complex and Common Forms of Back Pain,” a free lecture open to the public, will be presented Wednesday, Nov.
Dancers perform at the annual gala of the Asian American Faculty, Staff and Alumni Association.
Rheumatologist C. Kent Kwoh, MD, director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center has been named the UA Asian American Faculty, Staff and Alumni Association (AAFSAA) top professor for 2015.
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“Exercise Essentials for Healthy Aging: An Orthopaedic Surgeon’s Inside Look at Being Smart About Staying Active,” a free lecture open to the public, will be presented Wednesday, Oct.
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“‘No Bones About It’ — Promote and Protect Your Bone and Muscle Health,” a free, inside look into the latest advances in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, will be presented Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6-7:15 p.m., at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, DuVal Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson.
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Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson have each been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital ranking, and nationally recognized for specialty services.
Whether you’re a sports professional or a weekend warrior, a fan watching from the sidelines or someone with no interest in sports at all, you probably are aquainted with joint pain, perhaps even arthritis.
