Building upon a long tradition of mutual support, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center (UAAC) will once again team up with the UA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as it introduces the 2020 University of Arizona Arthritis Center ‘Bear Down for Health: Sport and Science in the Era of COVID-19’ to benefit the UArizona Arthritis Center and its research efforts.
"An Overview of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis"
Sasha Taleban, MD
TUCSON, Ariz. – A research team at the University of Arizona Health Sciences is developing a novel imaging technique to detect the spread of small liver tumors to provide better outcomes for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Conservative estimates indicate that more than 54 million adults and almost 300,000 children have arthritis or another type of rheumatic disease. People of all ages, genders and races can and do have arthritis, making it the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. Often referred to as 'wear and tear' arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis.
"Aberrant Glucagon Signaling in Obesity and a Potential Role in Aging"
Jennifer Stern, PhD
"Welcome to Arizona: Bites and Stings"
Steve Klotz, MD
TUCSON, Ariz. – In Arizona, there’s been a recent uptick in drug overdoses. There were 463 deaths reported in March, and throughout the summer the number of deaths per month has remained higher than most month-to-month totals in 2018 and 2019. Numbers are expected to continue to climb as more medical reports are confirmed.
TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Cancer Center has received a $3 million, three-year award from the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Moonshot Initiative to increase colorectal cancer screening in Arizona’s American Indian communities.
Join a new ONLINE Diabetes Prevention Program group starting now! The nationally-certified DPP (Diabetes Prevention Program) is a best-practice program for people who are at high risk for getting type 2 diabetes. This program is completely ONLINE with focus on weight management and physical activity. All meetings are conducted on a confidential, HIPAA-compliant platform.
