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Swish, Gargle, Repeat: UArizona Researcher Explores Mouth Rinse Test as Alternative to COVID-19 Nasal Swab

TUCSON, Ariz. — At the University of Arizona, two types of tests are typically offered to students and employees to detect the presence of COVID-19. Both the quick-turnaround antigen tests and the polymerase chain reaction test rely on a nasal swab to collect a sample. But for those who dread the stick up the nose, one UArizona researcher is hoping to add another tool to the university’s testing arsenal – one that relies instead on a simple saltwater rinse and gargle.

UArizona Increases In-Person Instruction, Cancels Spring Break

TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona will remain in phase two of its reentry plan next week but will begin allowing larger in-person classes to meet on campus.

Tohono O’odham Nation Commits $1M to UArizona to Combat COVID-19

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Tohono O’odham Nation has committed $1 million to the University of Arizona to help researchers fight COVID-19.

‘Wellness Wednesdays: Celebrating Health & Holiday’ Series to Provide Encouragement, Sense of Community

Personalized Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trial to Expand Following Promising Early Results

UArizona/Banner Offer Urology Services at Cortaro Road Primary Care Clinic

TUCSON, Ariz. – Two new clinical practitioners have joined the Banner – University Medicine and University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson urology team, Sunchin Kim, MD, and Cara Whittingham, NP.

$7.3M Grant Advances UArizona Health Sciences Researcher’s Pursuit of Treatments for Arsenic-Induced Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes

TUCSON, Ariz. – A University of Arizona Health Sciences researcher has been awarded an eight-year, $7.3 million federal grant to advance her two decades of research to determine how a family of proteins can be harnessed to prevent or treat arsenic-induced lung cancer and Type 2 diabetes.

The funding comes from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Lung Ultrasound Training Program to Help Rural Emergency Medicine Providers Diagnose COVID-19 Patients

TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Health Sciences is developing a lung ultrasound education program for rural emergency medicine providers to better diagnose COVID-19.

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People and Programs on the Move at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. – Among recent promotions, honors and awards at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson are the following news items:

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