News Archive: 2016
November 16, 2016
Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Janis Blair gives Farness keynote on Valley Fever and transplants, while Founders Day headliner Dr. Art Gmitro talks about advances and innovation in medical imaging spearheaded at the UA Health Sciences. See a photo gallery and archived video for each lecture…
November 15, 2016
Kudos to Dr. John Cunningham, a UA professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and the Samuel and Winnifred “Quiggy” Witt Endowed Chair in Medicine, who is featured in Tucson Lifestyle’s November issue. Representing Banner – UMC, he’s one of three local gastroenterologists and a nutritionist interviewed for an “In Health” article entitled “Gut Check” on digestive ailments and available treatments…
November 15, 2016
The website has new features designed for the public and health-care professionals. The launch coincides with Valley Fever Awareness Week, Nov. 12-20, and the 21st Annual Farness Lecture by Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Janis E. Blair, MD, on Nov. 16.
November 10, 2016
The University of Arizona Cancer Center’s acceptance into NRG Oncology will increase the Center’s clinical trials portfolio and translational research capabilities.
November 9, 2016
Dr. Dean Winslow, a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon and current professor of medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine, spoke Wednesday, Nov. 9, about his time in Afghanistan and Iraq in a lecture titled, “From Bagram Airfield to Baghdad and Back Again—A U.S. Military Doctor's Experience in Two Wars.” Frequently teary-eyed when discussing patients and colleagues and occasionally humorous and irreverant, he drew the audience to their feet clapping in the end…
November 8, 2016
On November 16, Bruce Coull, MD, professor of neurology, will present a community lecture, part of Sarver Heart Center’s 30th Anniversary Lecture Series, focused on stroke treatment and prevention.
November 4, 2016
Banner Health is helping military veterans obtain meaningful employment through the Hiring Our Heroes program, a national group associated with the U.S. Chambers of Commerce that works with vets transitioning to civilian life. Master Sgt. Alen Schulze, a telecommunication operations chief at Fort Huachuca, is one of two Hire Our Heroes corporate fellowship program graduates recently hired by Banner Health in Arizona…
November 3, 2016
Drs. John Bloom and Amy Sussman were the big winners again from the Department of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Faculty Teaching Awards Ceremony held Nov. 3 in DuVal Auditorium. Both were repeat winners from last year, joined by Drs. Diana Darnell and Brandon Larsen, for the Cardiovascular, Pulmonary & Renal Systems Block of medical student education…
November 1, 2016
UA Arthritis Center faculty Drs. Kent Kwoh, Eric Gall and Dan Latt led the program at Canyon Ranch Health Resort Tucson’s “Spotlight on Arthritis” week lectures. In addition, an article by Dr. Kwoh, Dr. Ernest Vina, Erin Ashbeck and Di Ran on reasons behind disparities in knee replacement surgery ran in the journal of the American College of Rheumatology; and Dr. Kwoh was an invited speaker at an orthopedic conference in Xi’an, China…
October 31, 2016
A number of offices around the UA Department of Medicine were in the spirit of Halloween and/or the Day of the Dead festivities. Remember to be wary of nut allergies tonight and read about other National Safety Council tips. See who all’s wishing you a ‘boot-iful’ time, including from the Chair’s Office…
October 31, 2016
More than two dozen strong, the UA/Banner team took second place in fundraising at the 2016 Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes at Rillito Park Race Track on Sunday, Oct. 30. You can still donate to help them reach their $1,000 goal…
October 27, 2016
Although rarely fatal, the fungal disease—which affects largely the lungs—can prove debilitating to people and their pets. Now, a breakthrough—published in August by the journal Infection & Immunity—by a UA multidisciplinary team in development of a vaccine, highlights the work being done that has drawn in UA specialists in infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, agriculture and plant sciences to find a vaccine…
October 27, 2016
A new technique that allowed researchers from the University of Arizona and Cambridge University to analyze genetic material from serum samples of HIV patients taken before AIDS was known provides a glimpse into the beginnings of the epidemic. Surprise—it began way before “Patient Zero”…
October 27, 2016
Free and open to the public, the lecture by Kenneth A. Hood, DO, will discuss the latest approaches to surgical and non-surgical options for common and complex types of back issues, in addition to sharing the latest research into novel treatments and procedures for back pain and injury.
October 26, 2016
Drs. Huthayfa Ateeli, Naser Mahmoud and Muna Omar—fellows in the UA Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship Program—took the top trophy at a medical knowledge contest at CHEST 2016, the American College of Chest Physicians’ annual conference. They more than doubled the score of their closest competitor at the Oct. 25 event in Los Angeles…
October 26, 2016
Keith Maggert, PhD, with the University of Arizona Cancer Center and associate professor of cellular and molecular medicine, has been awarded a $1.7 million NIH grant and has been recognized for his high-risk/high-reward research that has the potential to change the way we think about epigenetics in disease.
October 25, 2016
With new CMS certification for the reactivated lung transplant program creating more patient choices, Drs. Afshin Sam, Charles Hsu and Samuel Kim will talk about lung cancer treatment options at the Nov. 15 UA Cancer Center Open House. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month…
October 25, 2016
In honor of November being American Diabetes Awareness Month, the Diabetes Prevention and Education Center is offering free rubber wristbands to folks who attend its workshops during this time. Those who go to six or more by the end of the year can win a $100 gift card, too. DPEC is affiliated with the UA Division of Endocrinology and Banner – University Medical Group diabetes clinic at the Abrams Public Health Center adjacent to Banner – University Medical Center South…
October 25, 2016
University of Arizona anthropologist Dr. David Raichlen will provide a free public lecture on how medical history and time spent sitting versus being physically active affects your health. He will share details of his research during the Endocrinology Grand Rounds at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3-4 p.m.
October 24, 2016
University of Arizona infectious diseases researchers led by Dr. Stephen Klotz and Shannon Smith have begun a project to address concerns in the city of Bisbee, 90 miles southeast of Tucson, about the insects, whose bite can trigger an allergic reaction and also transmit disease. Here is what they have found so far...