Media Mentions

For all media mentions for the UArizona Health Sciences colleges and related centers and institutes, see these links:

• UA in the News | news.arizona.edu/news/ua-in-the-news
• Health Sciences in the Media | healthsciences.arizona.edu/connect/in-media
• UAHS in the News | opa.uahs.arizona.edu/newsroom/uahs-in-the-news (prior to 9/10/2019)

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Media Mentions

Friday, September 29, 2023

The surprisingly effective health fix in your spice rack
Continuing coverage: A new study concludes the spice turmeric – often sold in supplements as curcumin – could be effective at alleviating stomach discomfort. Previous research led by University of Arizona professor Janet Funk, MD, an endocrinologist and research vice chair in the Department of Medicine, found curcumin supplements probably helped relieve for osteoarthritis and provided some benefit to people with insulin resistance or diabetes. This story was picked up by at least four media outlets.
The Telegraph (UK) ►►►

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Here are the winners of the 2023 AZBio Awards: Dr. John Galgiani
The Arizona Bioindustry Association gave John Galgiani, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, the 2023 AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Related content.
AZ Big Media Phoenix ►►► 

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Reminding Arizonans to keep yourselves safe from dangerous fungi that can cause Valley fever
An explainer on the causes and symptoms of Valley fever. The story cites information from the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence in the College of Medicine – Tucson led by John Galgiani, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
Gila Valley Central (Safford, AZ) ►►►

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

COPD patients see promise of new therapies to ease discomfort, aid breathing
Recent advances in treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – an umbrella of conditions including emphysema and bronchitis – offer patients more hope for relief from discomfort caused by severe airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. A number of trials are examining efficacy of new formulations of older therapies and more novel options, said Joshua Malo, MD, pulmonologist and associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
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UPI ►►►

Valley fever is a growing fungal threat to outdoor workers
Ongoing coverage. Valley fever's mortality rate runs about one death per 1,000 infections, said John Galgiani, MD, a professor of infectious diseases and director of the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence. It doesn't need to be so high. To show a vaccine could be effective against Coccidioides, Dr. Galgiani and his team started by focusing on an immunization for dogs with the infection. The canine vaccine he helped to develop has already proved itself. He believes, if funding allows, a human version of his vaccine could be ready for approval within eight years. Related content.
Nature ►►►

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Valley fever is a growing fungal threat to outdoor workers
Valley fever's mortality rate runs about one death per 1,000 infections, said John Galgiani, MD, a professor of infectious diseases and director of the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence. It doesn't need to be so high. To show a vaccine could be effective against Coccidioides, Dr. Galgiani and his team started by focusing on an immunization for dogs with the infection. The canine vaccine he helped to develop has already proved itself. He believes, if funding allows, a human version of his vaccine could be ready for approval within eight years. Related content.
Scientific American ►►►

Friday, September 15, 2023

Q&A on the updated COVID-19 vaccines
Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, principal investigator of the Arizona CEAL COVID Consortium and the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) study — both part of broader National Institutes of Health initiatives — and a professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted saying he supports the CDC recommendation that everyone six months and older get the updated vaccine.
MSN ►►►

David Alberts, founding member of the University of Arizona Cancer Center, dies at 83
Ongoing coverage. As a founding member of the University of Arizona Cancer Center, David Alberts, MD, and his influence on cancer research epitomizes Isaac Newton’s famous quote, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
The Cancer Letter ►►►

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Do they mask? Are they eating out? How COVID experts are living now
While cases of COVID-related severe illness and hospitalization remain low, infection counts are spiking again. Medical experts discuss precautions they continue to take to avoid infections. Division of Infectious Diseases chief in the Department of Medicine, Elizabeth Connick, MD, is quoted. (Originally posted Sept. 7; updated Sept. 14)
Washington Post ►►►

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

What can turmeric actually do for your health?
Previous research led by Janet L. Funk, MD, endocrinology professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, found curcumin — or turmeric — supplements provided some benefits for osteoarthritis and insulin resistance or diabetes; however, some products contained industrial solvent residues, albeit below toxic levels.
New York Times ►►►

The difference between integrative and functional medicine
Continuing coverage: An explainer describing the differences in two types of alternatives to conventional medicine. Andrew Weil, MD, professor of medicine and founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted from a previous interview.
Epoch Times (France, in French) ►►►

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Bill Buckmaster Show: A frank discussion about death and dying
Victoria Maizes, MD, professor of medicine and executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about the importance of discussing end-of-life care with loved ones.
KVOI-Radio AM1030 Tucson ►►►

Monday, September 4, 2023

The difference between integrative and functional medicine
An explainer describing the differences in two types of alternatives to conventional medicine. Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted from a previous interview.
The Epoch Times ►►►

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Half of Valley fever infections come from Maricopa County: Here's what you need to know
The Valley fever fungus thrives in desert conditions, such as those in Phoenix. The drier the condition, the easier it is for the spores to get into the air. John Galgiani, MD, infectious diseases professor and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
Arizona Republic ►►►

Friday, September 1, 2023

Valley fever concerns following massive dust storm in metro Phoenix
A massive dust storm delayed football games around Phoenix on Friday, raising concerns that Valley fever will spread. John Galgiani, MD, infectious diseases professor and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. 
KTVK-TV AZ Family 3TV & CBS 5 News Phoenix ►►►

Recently published UArizona Health Sciences study uncovers new details about long COVID
Continuing coverage: A new National Institutes of Health study provides an expanded working definition of long COVID. UArizona Health Sciences researchers lead one of 15 adult cohorts that contributed to the research. Pulmonary chief Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, is among Department of Medicine faculty participating in related research under the RECOVER program. Related content.
KUAZ 89.1FM NPR Radio ►►►

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Creating wellbeing spaces to de-stress and keep you well
In a column, Esther Sternberg, MD, professor of medicine and director of research at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes that the spaces where you work and live can determine how resistant people are to illness and stress. 
Psychology Today ►►►

The simple reason why you wake up earlier as you age
Continuing coverage: Experts explain why people wake up earlier as they get older. Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, director of the UArizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. This story had more than 40 media pickups.
Lifestyle ao Minuto (Portugal, in Portuguese) ►►►
HuffPost ►►►
BuzzFeed ►►►
Yahoo Life ►►►
Upstract ►►►

Can AI replicate the human touch in health care provision?
Continuing coverage: A UArizona Health Sciences study found that Americans are split on whether they can trust artificial intelligence technology in their health care. The research team, led by University of Arizona cardiologist and Regents Professor Marvin Slepian, MD, found most patients aren’t convinced diagnoses provided by AI are as trustworthy of those delivered by human medical professionals. Related content.
Analytics Week ►►►
HIT Consultant ►►►
Medical Plastics News ►►►

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

UArizona startup, researcher to receive AzBio awards
The Arizona Bioindustry Association announced the recipients of this year's AZBio awards, including two with ties to UArizona. At a ceremony on Sept. 27, one of three Fast Lane awards will go to Reglagene, Inc., which licensed technology from the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy and the BIO5 Institute, to develop a medication that induces cancer cells to grow old and die. The Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement will go to John Galgiani, MD, infectious diseases professor and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson. Related content.
BizTucson ►►►

Friday, August 25, 2023

Together We Fight: Take a swing at cancer
The MountainView/Preserve Women’s Golf Association will hold a golf tournament Feb. 20, 2024, to raise funds to fight cancer. Every dollar raised goes to the UArizona Cancer Center. The afternoon includes a silent auction, raffle prizes and buffet. Sign up now.
Arizona Daily Star ►►►

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Opinion: This Valley fever vaccine could save dogs, eventually humans
Communities affected by Valley fever got positive news in 2021 when researchers at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence, directed by infectious diseases professor John Galgiani, MD, in the College of Medicine – Tucson and other institutions reported they had developed an effective canine vaccine. In his column, writer John Murphy describes Valley fever as a growing global threat to both people and dogs and urges people to work together to combat the illness. Related content.
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Buckmaster Show 8/23/2023: Recapping Monsoon 2023
Victoria Maizes, MD, professor of medicine and executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about topics including recommended dietary adjustments for those with irritable bowel syndrome.
KVOI-Radio 1030AM Tucson ►►►

Monday, August 21, 2023

UArizona Valley fever expert Galgiani to receive lifetime achievement award
The Arizona Bioindustry Association announced that John Galgiani, MD, University of Arizona infectious diseases professor and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is the 2023 recipient of the AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Michael M.I. Abecassis, MD, MBA, Iovanna C. Lopez Dean of the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. Related content. 
Science Magazine ►►►
Bioengineering ►►►

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Business awards earned in Tucson and Southern Arizona
U.S. News & World Report named the UArizona Cancer Center No. 1 in Southern Arizona for high performance in cancer treatment. In addition, Banner – UMC Tucson was rated as “High-Performing” in one adult specialty, cancer, and nine adult procedures/conditions Related content.
Arizona Daily Star ►►►

Monday, August 14, 2023

UArizona Cancer Center gets $1.5 million grant for new training program
Continuing coverage: UArizona Cancer Center researchers were awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to deliver a cancer prevention and control research training program for undergraduate and graduate students called “Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Undergraduate and Graduate Professionals.” The Cancer Center's Jennifer Bea, PhD, faculty member in the Hematology and Oncology division of the Department of Medicine, is quoted. Related content.
KJZZ NPR Radio Phoenix ►►►

ENR Southwest Announces Winners of Best Projects Competition
The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research, located in Tucson, Ariz., won a Award of Merit for Best Small Project among Southwest construction projects. The center is led by director Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, professor of medicine, chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and the Murray and Clara Walker Memorial Endowed Chair in Emphysema at the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
ENR Southwest ►►►

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Can artificial intelligence replicate the human touch in healthcare?
Continuing coverage: Research by the University of Arizona led by cardiologist, Arizona Regents Professor and Sarver Heart Center member Marvin Slepian, MD, JD, found just over half of people surveyed would choose a human doctor rather than artificial intelligence for their medical diagnosis and treatment, although more put faith in the technology if guided by a human touch. Related content.
Manufacturing Chemist (UK) ►►►

Cancer research training grant helps expand workforce for cancer prevention and control
Continuing coverage: UArizona Cancer Center researchers were awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to deliver an intensive, multidisciplinary cancer prevention and control research training program for undergraduate and graduate students called “Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Undergraduate and Graduate Professionals” known as “STEP-UP.” Principal investigator Jennifer Bea, PhD, co-leader of the Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program and associate professor in the College of Medicine – Tucson's Division of Hematology & Oncology, and project co-investigator Robin Harris PhD, MPH, professor of health promotion sciences at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, are quoted. Related content.
Science Magazine ►►►
NewsMedical.net ►►►

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

UArizona’s Dr. Esther Sternberg Pens Book on Workplace Wellness
In her new book, WELL AT WORK: Creating Wellbeing in any Workspace, which goes on sale Sept. 5, integrative health pioneer Esther Sternberg, MD, a professor of medicine and research director for the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, offers a menu of simple steps anyone can take to design their workspace for health, happiness, and productivity.
BizTucson ►►►

Grant provides cancer research training experience to expand workforce for cancer prevention and control
UArizona Cancer Center researchers were awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to deliver an intensive, multidisciplinary cancer prevention and control research training program for undergraduate and graduate students called “Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Undergraduate and Graduate Professionals” known as “STEP-UP.” Principal investigator Jennifer Bea, PhD, co-leader of the Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program and associate professor in the College of Medicine – Tucson's Division of Hematology & Oncology, and project co-investigator Robin Harris PhD, MPH, professor of health promotion sciences at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, are quoted. Related content.
Science Magazine ►►►
Bioengineer.org ►►►

Monday, August 7, 2023

Data shows Valley fever is spiking in Phoenix area right now
Continuing coverage: Seasonal spread of Valley fever is typically very unpredictable. But researchers say new data analysis is giving clues that the fungal respiratory infection is spiking right now. UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence researcher Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed by KJZZ's Lauren Gilger on The Show. Related content.
KJZZ NPR Radio Phoenix ►►►

CDC says Valley Fever cases could rise 25 times due to climate change
Continuing coverage: With rising temperatures widening the spread of arid lands in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control estimates in coming decades, Valley Fever could infect more than half a million Americans each year - compared to around 20,000 who fall sick annually now. John Galgiani, MD, a professor of medicine and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, said there’s currently one-in-five chance if you get pneumonia in Arizona that it’s caused by Valley fever. Related content.
Daily Mail (UK) ►►►
Sound Health & Lasting Wealth ►►►

Thursday, August 3, 2023

University of Arizona professor answers growing concerns over AI taking over jobs
Continuing coverage. Goldman Sachs estimates generative A.I.'s global impact could affect some 300 million jobs. From ChatGPT to A.I. taking orders at restaurants, growing signs indicate the technology is already disrupting the global workforce. "Humans invented A.I. and, therefore, we have to be the masters of this. It's not going to instantly replace everything we do," said University of Arizona Regents Professor and cardiologist Marvin Slepian, MD, JD. "(And) as long as we maintain that attitude I think moving forward for everybody, particularly students who are in school thinking about new jobs, that type of attitude will allow A.I. to be a supplement." Related content.
KVOA News4 TV Tucson ►►►

The HIMALAYA Study and Optimal Sequencing in Patients with Advanced HCC
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, professor of medicine and interim chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology, appears in two OncLive PeerExchange episodes on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer – “Updates in First-Line Systemic Therapy for Advanced HCC: The HIMALAYA Study” and “Optimal Sequencing in Patients with Advanced HCC” – hosting panel discussions as part of a video series posted by the Oncology Specialty Group, which publishes OncologyLive, Oncology Fellows and Oncology Nursing News.
OncLive ►►►

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Heat is hitting some hard, especially for those with chronic pain
The effects of cold weather on people with arthritis are well known but the humidity and barometric pressure that accompany the Monsoon present their own problems. "There are different types of arthritis. There are actually arthritis patients who tend to do worse with hotter temperatures," said Ernest Vina, MD, a University of Arizona associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and member of the UArizona Arthritis Center.
KOLD 13News TV Tucson ►►►

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Six best hospitals in Arizona for cancer 2023-2024
Among the six best hospitals in Arizona for cancer, according to the annual listings, are Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and the UArizona Cancer Center, affiliated with the College of Medicine – Tucson, as well as Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and its association with the College of Medicine – Phoenix. The Division of Hematology & Oncology is among 12 in the Department of Medicine, the largest department in the College of Medicine – Tucson.
U.S. News & World Report ►►►

Monday, July 31, 2023

Valley fever: Climate behind huge uptick in cases
Continuing coverage: Studying Valley fever trends, a team at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson has created a forecasting tool to determine when the illness is spiking in the community as it is in Arizona now. Further research indicate infections are spreading geographically due in part to climate change. John Galgiani, MD, professor of medicine and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence, and center member Andrew Comie, PhD, professor in the School of Geography, Development and Environment, are quoted. Related content.
The Weather Channel ►►►
KTAR 92.3FM Radio Phoenix ►►►
KTVK AZFamily3 & CBS5 TV Phoenix ►►►
KNXV ABC15 TV Phoenix ►►►
KASW CW61 TV Phoenix ►►►

Sunday, July 30, 2023

It's Valley fever season in Phoenix, University of Arizona researcher says
Continuing coverage: University of Arizona researchers report a spike in cases of Valley fever in Phoenix. "We have a brand-new tool to understand when the disease is in the community, and it has to do with working with Banner Health, which has 44 urgent cares, most of which are in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area," said John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson. Related content.
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WQRF-TV (Rockford, Illinois) ►►►

Friday, July 28, 2023

University of Arizona researcher says it's Valley fever season in Phoenix
Continuing coverage: University of Arizona researchers report a spike in cases of Valley fever in Phoenix. "We have a brand-new tool to understand when the disease is in the community, and it has to do with working with Banner Health, which has 44 urgent cares, most of which are in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area," said John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson. Related content.
Nouvelles-du-Monde (France) ►►►
KSAV Fox10 TV Phoenix ►►►

The IMbrave150 Trial and Role of Adjuvant Therapy in Patients with Early-Stage HCC
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, professor of medicine and interim chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology, appears in two OncLive PeerExchange episodes on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer – “Updates in First-Line Systemic Therapy for Advanced HCC: The IMbrave150 Trial” and “The Role of Adjuvant Therapy in Patients with Early-Stage HCC” – hosting panel discussions as part of a video series posted by the Oncology Specialty Group, which publishes OncologyLive, Oncology Fellows and Oncology Nursing News.
OncLive ►►►

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Data show Valley fever spike in Phoenix area
Researchers with the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence report a spike in cases of the fungal infection around Phoenix. "It's very clear we've been in a high season over the past several weeks," said center director John Galgiani, MD, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the College of Medicine – Tucson. "Right now, if you get pneumonia diagnosed, there's about a one-in-five chance that pneumonia is caused by Valley fever." Related content.
KJZZ NPR Radio Phoenix ►►►

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Buckmaster Show: Early cancer detection is the key to saving lives
Experts discuss the urgency of early cancer detection. Victoria Maizes, MD, professor in the Department of Medicine and executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, and Mohammad Khreiss, MD, FACS, FSSO, clinical associate professor of surgery at the College of Medicine – Tucson, are interviewed.
KVOI 1030AM Radio Tucson ►►►

A visit to Lourdes, the site of mystery and medical miracles
This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on the Lourdes Office of Medical Observations, where world-renowned doctors and researchers conduct decade-long investigations into the countless claims of cures. Esther Sternberg, MD, professor in the Department of Medicine and director of research at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
CBS News ►►►
Heromag ►►►

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Artificial intelligence: Can AI Chatbots in Healthcare Earn Patients’ Trust?
Continuing coverage: A study found that Americans are split on whether they can trust artificial intelligence technology in their health care. The research team, led by UArizona Cardiology's Marvin Slepian, MD, JD, found most patients aren’t convinced the diagnoses provided by AI are as trustworthy of those delivered by human medical professionals. Related content.
Metro (UK) ►►►
Cryptopolitan ►►►

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

GI oncologist says 'opening doors' for other women is her calling, responsibility
Continuing coverage. For Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO, interim Hem-Onc Division chief at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, opening doors for other women in oncology, by amplifying and demonstrating the importance and impact of gender equity among women in the field, is her ultimate passion. She received the Healio Woman Disruptor of the Year award, given jointly with Women in Medicine at the ASCO annual meeting in June, for her efforts as a woman who continuously leads and sets the tone for younger women on how a successful career can unfold.
Healio ►►►

Factoring Stage, Liver Function into Treatment Decision-Making for HCC
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, professor of medicine and interim chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology, appears in two OncLive PeerExchange episodes on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer – “Treatment Approaches for Patients With Early-Stage HCC” and “Factoring Stage and Hepatic Function into Treatment Decision-Making for HCC” – hosting panel discussions as part of a video series posted by the Oncology Specialty Group, which publishes OncologyLive, Oncology Fellows and Oncology Nursing News.
OncLive ►►►

Arizona sun leads to increased surface burns and creation of Patient Registry, Imaging and Tissue Bank tool
Continuing coverage: The Patient Registry, Imaging Database and Tissue Bank, or PRIT, represents a unique resource researchers can use to develop novel tools to help doctors diagnose and predict likely outcomes for skin cancer. Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD, chief of the Division of Dermatology at the College of Medicine – Tucson and co-director of the UArizona Cancer Center's Skin Cancer Institute, is quoted. Related content.
State of Reform ►►►

Journal concludes turmeric is fool’s gold: 'There are claims it can cure everything'
Turmeric is hailed for helping a host of conditions: high cholesterol, hay fever, depression, gingivitis, premenstrual syndrome and even hangovers. Research has muted many of those claims, finding that while there may be some benefits, it is not as powerful as many believe it to be, according to the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Janet L. Funk, MD, professor of medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson and vice chair of research for the Department of Medicine, is interviewed.
Before It's News ►►►

8 times when vitamins and supplements may be good self-care
Generally, a healthy diet supplies all the nutrients people need. Occasionally, supplements can be complementary medicine. Victoria Maizes, MD, professor of medicine at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson and executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, is quoted.
Everyday Health ►►►

Monday, July 17, 2023

Why do babies smile in their sleep?
It can be awfully cute when babies grin while sleeping—but is it a real smile, or just a reflex? Experts discuss why babies smile in their sleep. Daniel Combs, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics and medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson and member of the Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research, is quoted.
Parents ►►►

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

A deadly fungus is creeping toward Canada because of climate change
Climate change is allowing Valley fever, which traditionally afflicts patients in Arizona, to potentially spread to places as far away as Canada. Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson and researcher at the college’s Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is interviewed.
CBC News (Canada) ►►►

Overview of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Diagnosing Patients
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, professor of medicine and interim chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology, appears in two OncLive PeerExchange episodes on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer – “Overview of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)” and “Diagnosing Patients with HCC” – hosting panel discussions as part of a video series posted by the Oncology Specialty Group, which publishes OncologyLive, Oncology Fellows and Oncology Nursing News.
OncLive ►►►

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Senators urge USDA approval of Valley fever vaccine for dogs
Continuing coverage: Researchers from the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence, led by infectious diseases professor John Galgiani, MD, announced in 2021 they had successfully found a way to prevent Valley fever in dogs, which is now up for approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture with support from Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Sen. Mark Kelly. The lawmakers told USDA regulators they hope approval of a veterinary vaccine will pave the way for a development of a similar shot for humans. Related content.
KJZZ NPR Radio Phoenix ►►►

Friday, June 30, 2023

Health Night Out: Valley Fever – Welcome to Arizona
University of Arizona associate professor of medicine Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, a member of the BIO5 Institute and research specialist at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence, will discuss her research into methods of early diagnosis of Valley fever on July 24, 7 p.m., in the DesertView Theatre in SaddleBrooke Ranch, off State Route 77 north of Oracle Valley at 39900 S. Clubhouse Dr., as part of the retirement community's Health Night Out lecture series.
Arizona Daily Star/Saddlebag Notes ►►►

Thursday, June 29, 2023

BBC World Service: Study suggests office workers need more sound​
Continuing coverage: A University of Arizona study on office productivity found that a noisy workplace is bad for your health, but so is a place that is extremely quiet. Report co-author Esther Sternberg, MD, research director at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and a professor of medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, said the optimal noise level in an office comes in at about 50 decibels, comparable to moderate rain or birdsong. This story had 164 pickups. Related content.
KCLU NPR Radio Thousand Oaks, CA ►►►

Would you trust an AI doctor? University of Arizona researchers found almost half of patients would
Continuing coverage: A survey led by University of Arizona cardiologist and Regents Professor of medicine and biomedical engineering Marvin Slepian, MD, and Christopher Robertson, an adjunct professor in the James E. Rogers College of Law, finds most people – around 52% – prefer to receive their medical diagnosis and treatment from a human doctor over artificial intelligence technology. Related content.
KOLD News13 TV Tucson ►►►

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

GSA Hosts Event to Elevate Health Leadership in Federal Buildings
The U.S. General Services Administration, the nation's largest public real estate organization, provides workspace for over a million federal workers, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. At an event GSA hosted last month on partnerships for healthy buildings, national expert, Esther Sternberg, MD, a University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson professor of medicine and research director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, presented on research efforts that show deploying health-focused building strategies advances health benefits for occupants.
Accesswire ►►►
3BL Media ►►►

Good Food, Good Health: Hacienda at the River joins with University of Arizona for Docs in the Kitchen
The Hacienda at the River has partnered with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson to launch Docs in the Kitchen, bringing together physicians and chefs to promote healthy living through delicious, healthy meals, even for those on restricted diets. Gastroenterology Chief Juanita Merchant, MD, developed the idea and explains “when we as physicians just hand things out in clinic, patients sometimes feel like we don’t have any skin in the game. This is to show that we … understand it’s difficult to stick to these diets.”
Watermark Communities ►►►

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

UArizona building tool for more efficient skin cancer care
Ongoing coverage. An unfortunate result of Arizona’s abundant sunshine and outdoor recreation opportunities: the state has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. University of Arizona researchers are building a tool that could improve skin cancer care by making it more efficient. Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD, chief of the Division of Dermatology at the College of Medicine – Tucson and co-director of the UArizona Cancer Center's Skin Cancer Institute, is quoted. Related content.
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Monday, June 26, 2023

Experts pool resources to improve skin cancer diagnostics
The Patient Registry, Imaging Database and Tissue Bank, or PRIT, represents a unique resource researchers can use to develop novel tools to help doctors diagnose and predict likely outcomes for skin cancer. Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD, chief of the Division of Dermatology at the College of Medicine – Tucson and co-director of the UArizona Cancer Center's Skin Cancer Institute, is quoted. Related content.
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Friday, June 23, 2023

UArizona Health Science doctors want to investigate long-COVID treatments
Continuing coverage. Pandemic researchers, including University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson pulmonary chief Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, principal investigator on one of 15 adult cohorts contributing to the research, are partnering with the National Institutes of Health to treat patients suffering from lasting "aftershocks" of initial COVID-19 infections. Dr. Parasarathy and the larger research team in the RECOVER initiative compiled a list of 12 key symptoms considered the most telling signs to score whether a patient has fully recovered from COVID-19. This is out of 200 symptoms patient advocacy groups have tied to long-COVID-19. "If they don't reach that score of 12 or higher, that doesn't mean they do not have long-COVID," he said. "They could still. It's just that we can't be 100% certain." Related content.
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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Deadly Fungal Infections Confound Doctors—‘It’s Going to Get Worse’
One in three pneumonia cases contracted outside hospitals in Arizona is caused by Valley fever, yet patients are rarely tested for the fungal disease, which is why the Valley Fever Center for Excellence pushes for increased testing, according to Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, a center researcher and infectious diseases associate professor in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
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Buckmaster Show: Summer travel update
University of Arizona professor in the Department of Medicine and executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Victoria Maizes, MD, discusses the importance of eating a good breakfast, particularly for people with Type 2 Diabetes, and plans by the Food and Drug Administration to more closely regulate labeling on meat products regarding antibiotics.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Q&AZ: Can you get Valley fever again once you've had it?
While most people who catch Valley fever recover completely and develop an immunity to the fungal infection, researchers with the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence, which includes College of Medicine - Tucson infectious diseases specialists Fariba Donovan, MD, PhD, and John Galgiani, MD, confirm some people, particularly those with weakened immune systems, can experience a relapse.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Inside the race to create the world's first anti-fungal vaccine
Continuing coverage: Researchers are close to developing a human vaccine for Valley fever, which is caused by the fungus Coccidioides. Valley fever only impacts a very small number of people worldwide, but it's a major public health concern locally. John Galgiani, MD, infectious diseases professor and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. Related content.
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Monday, June 19, 2023

Training helps medical professionals recognize Valley fever at earlier stages
John Galgiani, MD, infectious diseases professor and director of the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about how training has allowed medical professionals to treat Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) more effectively at early stages.
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Saturday, June 10, 2023

‘Docs in the Kitchen’ event showcases delicious meals to manage your health
A team of University Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson physicians held the “Docs in the Kitchen” event at the retirement community Hacienda at the River to showcase delicious meals that can help manage celiac disease and other gut related issues. Attendees learned different nutritional strategies as food therapy. Participating were Gastroenterology division chief Juanita Merchant, MD, PhD (quoted); Mindy Fain, MD; David Lieberman, MD; and Kanwal Bains, MD. Related content.
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Nearly 40% of cirrhosis, liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation
Continuing coverage: Although inaccurate posts about cirrhosis or liver disease were less popular, they still represented a high volume, leaving people with liver disease “susceptible to false claims,” noted Digestive Disease Week presenter. “Given the high mortality associated with liver disease, the impact of spreading inaccurate claims on such a popular social media platform could have serious clinical ramifications,” Macklin Loveland, MD, an internal medicine resident at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, told Healio. More than 200 media outlets picked up this story.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023 

How Has Long COVID-19 Affected Sleep Patterns?
Hypersomnia, insomnia, and circadian rhythms were among sleep disorders discussed in a panel at SLEEP 2023, held in Indianapolis June 3-7, as having an association with postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), or long COVID. An estimated 6% of U.S. adults are currently experiencing symptoms of long COVID-19, according to data presented by Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, a University of Arizona professor of medicine and adult pulmonary division chief at the College of Medicine - Tucson. Related content.
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Monday, June 5, 2023

From sleep divorces to spray bottles — surprising sleep helpers for meno-somnia
A roundup of expert advice on how to cope with insomnia brought on by menopause. Rubin Naiman, PhD, clinical assistant professor of medicine and dream expert at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. This story had 25 pickups.
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Sunday, June 4, 2023

HemOncToday announce 2023 Disruptive Innovators at ASCO
During the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Healio honored nine Healio Disruptive Innovators in hematology/oncology in its second annual award ceremony for awardees who changed the face of hematology/oncology and pushed the status quo toward the betterment of the field. Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO, interim Hematology & Oncology chief at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, was recognized as the 2023 Woman Disrupter of the Year. She also serves on the Healio Women in Oncology board.
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Large study of early-onset colorectal cancer patients IDs unique, potentially actionable mutations
Some mutational features identified in younger colorectal cancer patients deserve further study, especially since they might offer opportunities for precision treatment and underscore the need to genomically profile all early-onset colorectal cancer patients, according to a new study. Aaron J. Scott, MD, co-leader of the Clinical and Translational Oncology Program at the UArizona Cancer Center and associate professor in the Division of Hematology & Oncology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. 
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Saturday, June 3, 2023

Arizona's rate of long COVID is higher than nation's
Continuing coverage: The above-average rate here makes sense, given Arizona’s demographics of COVID transmission and vaccination, said Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, a principal investigator for the Arizona cohort of a recent study on long COVID and chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. CDC data shows the national rate at 15.1% while Arizona's is 18.5%. The state had one of the highest acute COVID rates, which translates to more long COVID, Dr. Parthasarathy said. He noted a lower vaccination rate for younger adults put them at greater risk of long COVID as well. Related content.
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Friday, June 2, 2023

The growing concern about valley fever
The fungal infection Coccidioidomycosis, known as Valley fever, is endemic to southwestern states like Arizona and California. But scientists think effects of climate change could cause it to spread to Canada and across the Great Plains by 2065. John Galgiani, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and director of the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is interviewed in this, Episode 368 of Arizona Science. 
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Thursday, June 1, 2023

University of Arizona study uncovers new details about long COVID
Continuing coverage: A new National Institutes of Health study provides an expanded working definition of "long COVID." Researchers, including University of Arizona professors and BIO5 Institute members Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD, and Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, identified 12 symptoms that most set apart those with and without the condition. Related coverage.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Top 10 most popular health influencers
A leader in the field of holistic health who has made significant contributions to the understanding and practice of alternative medicine, Andrew Weil, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, comes in at No. 9 as a prominent physician and advocate for integrative medicine. The top three were Mehmet Oz (aka Dr. Oz), Deepak Chopra and Jillian Michaels.
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Analysis: 40% of information about liver disease on TikTok is incorrect
Continuing coverage: A study led by Macklin Loveland, MD, a internal medicine resident in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, finds four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, with most of those pushing inaccurate claims about fad diets, "detox" drinks and herbal remedies. This story has had over 200 pickups by media outlets.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Effects of long COVID far worse in Arizona than other states, study shows
Continuing coverage: A new National Institutes of Health study provides an expanded working definition of "long COVID." Researchers, including University of Arizona professors and BIO5 Institute members Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD, chair, Department of Immunobiology, and Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, chief, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, identified 12 symptoms that most set apart those with and without the condition. Related content.
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People still want their medical intelligence in human form
Continuing coverage: A survey led by University of Arizona Regents Professor of Biomedical Engineering Marvin Slepian, MD, JD (member, Division of Cardiology and Sarver Heart Center), and Christopher Robertson, an adjunct professor in the James E. Rogers College of Law, finds most people – around 52% – prefer to receive their medical diagnosis and treatment from a human doctor over artificial intelligence technology. Related content.
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Saturday, May 26, 2023

Worried you may have long COVID? Here are the top 12 symptoms
Continuing coverage: A new National Institutes of Health study provides an expanded working definition of "long COVID." Researchers, including University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson professors and BIO5 Institute members Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD, and Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, identified 12 symptoms that most set apart those with and without the condition. "This is a good start so that we can use this as the basis for future research to identify what are the things that cause long COVID, what are the things that can treat it," Dr. Parthasarathy said. Related content.
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Thursday, May 25, 2023

UArizona Health Sciences study uncovers new details about long COVID
Continuing coverage: A new National Institutes of Health study provides an expanded working definition of long COVID. UArizona Health Sciences researchers lead one of 15 adult cohorts that contributed to the research. Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, one of the principal investigators for the Arizona cohort, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, and Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD, contact principal investigator for the Arizona cohort, director of the Aegis Consortium at UArizona Health Sciences and professor and head of the Department of Immunobiology at the College of Medicine – Tucson, are quoted. Related content. This story has had more than 245 pickups.
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How to prevent tick bites from happening, and what to do if you get one
Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, which also functions as the Division of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, explains why prompt treatment for tick bites is essential to avoid complications that can last for years.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Dr. Weil offers his 'conspiracy theory' for better sleep
University of Arizona professor of public health Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, delivered a keynote address at the bedding industry's annual conference last week at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort.
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Survey: People split on whether to trust AIs in medicine
Continuing coverage: A survey led by University of Arizona researchers finds around 52% of people would prefer a human doctor over artificial intelligence technology for diagnosis and treatment. University of Arizona Regents Professor Marvin Slepian, MD, JD, a member of the Sarver Heart Center and the Division of Cardiology in the College of Medicine - Tucson's Department of Medicine, led the research along with Christopher Robertson, an adjunct professor in the James E. Rogers College of Law. Related content.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

These Arizona scientists had the most impactful COVID research
A review of COVID-related research generated by scientists from Arizona universities finds the University of Arizona led the way with 21 studies in the top 50. Of those studies, six papers cited – numbers 8, 12, 20, 37, 44 and 50 – involved multiple Department of Medicine research faculty and staff in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
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Not feeling well? Would you trust an AI doctor?
Continuing coverage: A survey led by University of Arizona researchers finds around 52% of people would prefer a human doctor over artificial intelligence technology for diagnosis and treatment. "I really feel this study has the import for national reach. It will guide many future studies and clinical translational decisions even now," said University of Arizona Regents Professor Marvin Slepian, MD, JD. Slepian, a member of the Sarver Heart Center and the Division of Cardiology in the College of Medicine - Tucson's Department of Medicine, led the research along with Christopher Robertson, an adjunct professor in the James E. Rogers College of Law. Related content.
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Monday, May 22, 2023

UArizona researchers find Americans are split on trusting AI with health care
A study found that Americans are split on whether they can trust artificial intelligence technology in their health care. The research team found that most patients aren’t convinced the diagnoses provided by AI are as trustworthy of those delivered by human medical professionals. Marvin J. Slepian, MD, JD, Regents Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson and a member of the Sarver Heart Center, is quoted. Related content.
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Sleep apnea raises risk of long COVID by up to 75% for some, study says
Updated coverage: A new analysis of electronic health data on nearly 1.8 million adults finds those with obstructive sleep apnea are 75% more likely to develop long COVID after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, on average, than people without the condition. "Research needs to be done to verify this association," said UArizona professor of medicine and pulmonary chief Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, who was not involved in the study. "It is important to note some symptoms of long COVID such as fatigue may be related to obstructive sleep apnea and treatment of that may improve long COVID-related symptoms."
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Friday, May 20, 2023

Scientists have discovered why we wake up earlier as we get older
Continuing coverage: Experts say, as we age, our bodies change internally and externally, altering our sleep patterns. For a younger person, dinner may help the brain understand bedtime is in a few hours. For those older, this connection may not happen. "Wiring of the brain is likely not sensing... and responding as well as it should because it's an aging brain," said Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy, director, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian Rhythm & Neuroscience Research, and adult pulmonary chief, College of Medicine – Tucson. These inputs include sunset, sunlight, meals, social cues and physical activity to mark where we are in a day. Related content.
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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Analysis: 40% of information about liver disease on TikTok is incorrect
Continuing coverage: A study led by Dr. Macklin Loveland, an internal medicine resident at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, finds four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, with most of those pushing inaccurate claims about fad diets, "detox" drinks and herbal remedies.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Analysis: 40% of information about liver disease on TikTok is incorrect
Continuing coverage: A study led by Dr. Macklin Loveland, an internal medicine resident in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, finds four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, with most of those pushing inaccurate claims about fad diets, "detox" drinks and herbal remedies.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

How obesity and metabolic health can impact your cancer risk
New research shows metabolically healthy and unhealthy forms of obesity are linked to a greater risk of developing obesity-related cancers. Jennifer W. Bea, PhD, associate professor of medicine in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson and co-leader of the cancer prevention and control program in the UArizona Cancer Center, is quoted.
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TikTok hosts the latest dance moves and bad information on liver disease
Continuing coverage: Four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, with most pushing inaccurate claims about fad diets, "detox" drinks and herbal remedies, according to a study being presented today at the Digestive Disease Week 2023 conference. Macklin Gardner Loveland, MD, the study's lead author and an internal medicine resident at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
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Monday, May 15, 2023

UArizona Health Sciences unveils new sleep research facility
Continuing coverage: UArizona Health Sciences is opening the doors to its new Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research facility, led by Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, center director and pulmonary division chief at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson. The new facility, built using a $5 million construction grant from the National Institutes of Health Office of the Director, will give investigators access to state-of-the-art technology to conduct innovative sleep and circadian rhythm research. Related content.
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UArizona center promotes awareness, education during Arthritis Awareness Month
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, and supporters of the UArizona Arthritis Center are intent on promoting awareness — and increasing funding — for all things arthritis, including research, education and training of future rheumatologists. C. Kent Kwoh, MD, director of the UArizona Arthritis Center and chief of the Division of Rheumatology in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Medicine, is quoted.
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Study sheds light on how Valley fever spreads
Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), which traditionally afflicts patients in Arizona, has started spreading to places as far away as Washington state. John Galgiani, MD, professor of infectious diseases and director of the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.  
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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says
Adults with obstructive sleep apnea have up to a 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found. Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, a principal investigator of the UArizona Health Sciences RECOVER Adult Study, professor of medicine and pulmonary division chief at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

What’s new with Valley fever in Arizona for 2023?
If you’re among the tens of thousands of people who've migrated to Arizona in recent years, then you may not have heard of Valley fever. And if you’re a native Arizonan or Californian, you might wonder: “what’s new with Valley fever?” Currently, the University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University are partnering on ongoing research for Valley fever. John Galgiani, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson's Department of Medicine and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence, leads the research team focused on preventing the fungal disease, by singling out hotspots by genetic cluster and vaccine development.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

TikTok hosts the latest dance moves and bad information on liver disease
Four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, with most pushing inaccurate claims about fad diets, "detox" drinks and herbal remedies, according to a study being presented today at the Digestive Disease Week 2023 conference. Macklin Gardner Loveland, MD, the study's lead author and an internal medicine resident at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. This story had more than 200 pickups by media outlets.
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Experts in Valley fever say testing has improved, likely a factor in cases increasing
The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting a rise in Valley fever. In 2020 and again in 2021, it reported around 11,500 confirmed cases. The last time cases were that high was in 2012. John Galgiani, MD, adult infectious diseases professor in the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson's Department of Medicine and director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is quoted.
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Monday, May 8, 2023

Arizona and Alzheimer’s disease: Time is not on our side
Lisa M. O'Neill, DBH, MPH, UArizona Center on Aging associate director of research and education and clinical assistant professor of medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, and Mindy Fain, MD, center co-director, professor and chief, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, write an opinion piece about the importance of early diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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Expert point of view: Rachna T. Shroff, MD
The addition of the checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab to chemotherapy with cisplatin/gemcitabine as first-line therapy improved overall survival in patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, according to results of the KEYNOTE-966 trial. Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, interim chief, Division of Hematology and Oncology, associate dean of clinical and translational research and associate professor in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
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Sunday, May 7, 2023

Ginny Clements reflects on life after $8.5M contribution to the University of Arizona*
University of Arizona Cancer Center donor Ginny Clements discusses her experience with breast cancer and how that motivated her $8.5 million gift to the university three years ago which established the breast cancer research institute named for her. Related content.
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Friday, May 5, 2023

Ginny Clements reflects on life after $8.5M contribution to the University of Arizona*
University of Arizona Cancer Center donor Ginny Clements discusses her experience with breast cancer and how that motivated her $8.5 million gift to the university three years ago which established the breast cancer research institute named for her. Related content.
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Why is Himalayan pink salt pink, and why do we care?
Himalayan pink salt has exploded in popularity, being touted as everything from a tastier or healthier version of regular salt to an honest-to-goodness miracle panacea. The truth is far more complex. Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted. The center is the operational arm of the Division of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Medicine.
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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Phase III immunotherapy trials offer hope for patients with lung, liver and biliary tract cancers
The incidence of biliary tract cancers, a group of rare and aggressive cancers that arise from the bile ducts and gall bladder, are on the rise and typically have a poor prognosis, according to a report presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, associate professor and interim division chief of Hematology & Oncology and associate dean of clinical and translational research in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
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University of Arizona Arthritis Center virtual symposium to be held on Saturday, May 6
The 2023 UArizona Arthritis Center virtual symposium takes place Saturday, 9 a.m-12:30 p.m. It's held every May, which marks National Arthritis Awareness Month. Melanie Hingle, PhD, associate professor of nutritional sciences and wellness at the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, will deliver the keynote address. The center, led by C. Kent Kwoh, MD, acts as the operational arm of the Division of Rheumatology in the College of Medicine - Tucson's Department of Medicine.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Why you wake up earlier as you get older
As we age, our bodies change both internally and externally, which is a major factor behind the sleep changes that come later in life. Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, pulmonary division chief at the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson and director of the UArizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep, Circadian and Neuroscience Research, is quoted.
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Monday, April 24, 2023

Five more unique electives for residency
The story suggests medical residents consider the Integrative Medicine Elective Rotation at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson. Among its research, teaching and clinical operations, the center also functions as the Division of Integrative Medicine in the college's Department of Medicine.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023

The devil lurking in the dust
Efforts to develop a cure for Valley fever could involve use of live attenuated vaccines, which elicit a robust immune response – including T cells – but also run the risk of replicating uncontrollably in people who are immunocompromised. Preventing that is now possible. John Galgiani, MD, College of Medicine infectious diseases professor and director of the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is quoted. Related content.
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Fast five quiz: Advanced and metastatic breast cancer myths
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed female cancer worldwide. Encouragingly, new therapeutic options are continuously emerging, which in most cases are tailored according to the specific subtype of breast cancer. Pavani Chalasani, MD, MPH, associate professor in Division of Hematology and Oncology at the College of Medicine – Tucson and UArizona Cancer Center, is lead author.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Ways to cope with seasonal allergies
Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and chief of the Division of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, discusses remedies that can help with seasonal allergies on the Bill Buckmaster Show.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

HIV vaccine research ‘at a crossroads’ after recent failures
There are no HIV vaccines currently available, and after the recent failures of three experimental vaccines in development, there are now zero candidates in late-stage trials. Elizabeth Connick, MD, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
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Reduced CC16 concentrations in bronchial epithelial cells linked to asthma severity
Patients with severe asthma vs. nonsevere asthma vs. healthy controls had lower club cell secretory protein-16 (CC16) mRNA expression levels, according to study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Xingnan Li, PhD, associate professor of medicine at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, said, “In this study of nonsmokers with asthma, T2 inflammation may reduce CC16 mRNA expression levels in bronchial epithelial cells, which are associated with asthma susceptibility, severity and exacerbations. Thus, CC16 might be a nontraditional T2 biomarker for respiratory diseases.”
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Ailments may be due to lack of dreams rather than lack of sleep
Multiple modern ailments may be caused by dream deprivation, not sleep deprivation. Rubin Naiman, PhD, clinical assistant professor of medicine and dream expert at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, which operates as the Division of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Medicine, is interviewed. 
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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Warmer weather brings increase in allergies
Warmer weather following a wet winter means suffering for people with allergies as those conditions prompt plants to produce pollen in vaster quantities than they otherwise might. Tara Carr, MD, associate professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson and an allergist in the Department of Medicine's Pulmonary Division, is quoted. 
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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Banner – University Medicine North Clinic to offer free head and neck cancer screenings
The University of Arizona Cancer Center is offering free head-and-neck cancer screenings Saturday, April 15. The event includes demonstrations and education.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Long COVID is already having a massive impact on the health care system
An interview with Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, professor of medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson and director of UArizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, is part of Researching COVID-19 to Enhance Recovery, or the RECOVER Initiative. Related content.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Badge-eligible schools: Best medical schools 2023-2024
A listing of the top medical schools includes the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, which made the list for several categories including primary care, research, health professional shortage areas, rural, primary care measure and diversity index.
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Friday, April 7, 2023

Does mind-body therapy for inflammatory bowel disease help patients?
Psychological stress has long been suspected as a key factor in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease and may represent a key trigger for symptom flares. Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is listed as a resource.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2023

The 20 best places to live if you have arthritis
Tucson ranks as the fifth-best place in the U.S. to live for people with arthritis, largely due to the excellence of the rheumatologists at the College of Medicine – Tucson and the presence of the UArizona Arthritis Center, the research and outreach arm of the Division of Rheumatology, both headed by C. Kent Kwoh, MD.
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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Drug-resistant fungal infection surging across the US, cases in Arizona hospitals and nursing homes
Continuing coverage: Candida auris, a dangerous multi-drug-resistant fungus, is rapidly spreading in hospitals across the nation. Saman Nematollahi, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is quoted.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

New drug combination holds hope for some cancer patients
A new combination drug treatment showed promising results in HPV-negative patients with pan-refractory, recurrent metastatic head and neck cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study was funded through the investigator-sponsored trials program of Aveo Oncology and supported by the shared resources of the UArizona Cancer Center.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Drug-resistant fungal infection surging across the US, cases in Arizona hospitals and nursing homes
A dangerous, multi-drug-resistant fungus candida auris is rapidly spreading in hospitals nationwide, with reported cases tripling in three years. "The reason this has become such a serious global public health threat is that it's become resistant to several classes of antifungals," said Saman Nematollahi, MD, UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson assistant professor of medicine. John Galgiani, MD, Valley Fever Center for Excellence director, also quoted in some stories on this topic.
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Monday, March 27, 2023

Prevent cognitive decline by avoiding these top foods
Continuing coverage: Andrew Weil, MD, professor of medicine and founding director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, discusses diet and gut health.
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$10.8M initiative unites engineering and health researchers to improve cancer treatments
Continuing coverage: The UArizona Cancer Engineering Initiative, a collaboration between the UArizona Cancer Center and the College of Engineering, received $10.8 million in New Economy Initiative funding to create humanlike cancer models and growth environments to help improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Related content.
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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Bacteria from meat may cause more than a half-million UTIs, study says
Continuing coverage: Infectious-disease specialists repeatedly warn of dangers of indiscriminate use of antibiotics in food animals, a practice contributing to bacterial strains that don't respond to traditional treatments. Now a new study estimates foodborne E. coli strains are likely to cause more than a half-million urinary tract infections annually in the U.S. Elizabeth Connick, MD, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the College of Medicine – Tucson, wasn't involved in the study but is quoted.
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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Bacteria from meat may cause more than a half-million UTIs, study says
Infectious-disease specialists have warned repeatedly of dangers of overuse of antibiotics in food animals, a practice that contributes to development of bacterial strains that don't respond to traditional treatments. Now a new study estimates foodborne E. coli strains are likely to cause more than a half-million urinary tract infections annually in the U.S. Elizabeth Connick, MD, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the College of Medicine – Tucson, was not involved in the study and is quoted.  
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Monday, March 13, 2023

True Food Kitchen celebrates 15 years with a new location in Century City
True Food Kitchen opened in Phoenix 15 years ago with a menu based on a world-renowned anti-inflammatory diet developed by Andrew T. Weil, MD, director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson. The restaurant will open its 44th location in May at the Westfield Century City Mall.
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Pair of Arizona medical startups win federal grants to advance toward commercialization
Continuing coverage: Metfora has announced an award to pursue the detection of chronic diseases via multiplex analysis of circulating metabolites. The diagnostic technology was originally developed by Division of Endocrinology associate professors Ruslan Rafikov, PhD, and Olga Rafikova, MD, PhD. Related content.
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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Covid experts today: Eating out, masking less, even booking cruises
For some, life is back to normal. Others are still cautious. Many have had covid. All are vaccinated. UArizona chief of adult infectious diseases Elizabeth Connick, MD, says, “We all have moments where we forget covid exists, when we want to enjoy a moment without thinking about it… but I don’t think it’s back to the way it used to be.”
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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Startup Metfora to advance development of AI-enabled diagnostic technology
Metfora has announced an award to pursue the detection of chronic diseases via multiplex analysis of circulating metabolites. The diagnostic technology was originally developed by Division of Endocrionology associate professors Ruslan Rafikov, PhD, and Olga Rafikova, MD, PhD. Related content.
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Monday, March 6, 2023

Office space designs could help boost employees' mental health, study shows how
Continuing coverage: A recent study published in the Journal of Research in Personality found that office space designs have a bearing on workers' career satisfaction and performance. Esther Sternberg, MD, Division of Integrative Medicine professor and director of research for the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, co-authored the study and is quoted. Related content.
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Monday, February 27, 2023

'The Last of Us' gets one thing right about fungi and climate change
Continuing coverage: Thanks to a hit new HBO show, people are very concerned about Valley fever and studies show variable weather caused by climate change could spread Valley fever to other parts of the country. Infectious diseases professor John Galgiani, MD, director of the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence, is quoted.
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Friday, February 10, 2023

Fungal infections are becoming more common. Why isn't there a vaccine?
In Arizona, researchers are focused on developing a vaccine to prevent Valley fever, a lung infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides, historically found in hot, dry soils of the Southwest. So far, the vaccine is effective in dogs, said John Galgiani, MD, director of the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence...
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

How the U.S. Can Get Ahead of a Spreading Disease Caused by Fungal Spores
Director of the UArizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence and Professor of Medicine John Galgiani, MD, featured in story...
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Key to healthier employees might be quieter or louder office space: study
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas suggest that working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than doing so in a quiet office. Esther Sternberg, MD, professor of medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson and director of research for the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, co-authored the study and is quoted. Related content.
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Should you be worried about infection from eye drops?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently urged consumers to stop using EzriCare after it was linked to bacterial infections from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Elizabeth Connick, MD, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the College of Medicine – Tucson, said the bacteria can impair vision and cause blindness...
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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Dr. James Liao Named Department Chair at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine cardiology chief James K. Liao, MD, was named chair of the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine – Tucson, effective Jan. 16, 2023. This content originated with a UArizona Health Sciences news release.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Improving Adult Immunization Rates Focus of Partnership Between ATS and Three Health Systems Across U.S.
The American Thoracic Society is starting the new year poised to improve vaccination rates with three health system partners: University of Arizona/Banner Health; West Virginia University Hospitals Inc.; and San Francisco Health Network/University of California. Each health system will prioritize vaccine rates among high-risk adults with lung disease across different populations. Sai Parthasarathy, MD, UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson adult pulmonary division chief, is quoted.
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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Parthasarathy ernannte uns alle zum Arizona Health Champion für August
Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, professor of medicine in College of Medicine – Tucson and director of UArizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, was recognized as the August Arizona Health Champion by All of Us University of Arizona-Banner Health. This content originated with a Health Sciences news release. 
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Monday, August 29, 2022

Sweitzer named vice chair of clinical research in medicine
Nancy K. Sweitzer, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine, cardiology division chief and Sarver Heart Center director at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, has been named vice chair of clinical research for the Department of Medicine and director of clinical research for the Cardiovascular Division at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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Thursday, April 28, 2022

COVID-19 Research Initiative Reaches Out to Minorities
Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, pulmonary division chief, critical care specialist and professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is leading the Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities. The primary goal is to reach, educate and create trust with communities that are disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Related content.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

George Washington University Picks Dr. Julie E. Bauman as Cancer Center Director
The George Washington University announced that Julie E. Bauman, MD, MPH, will join its academic medical enterprise to serve as the director of the GW Cancer Center. Dr. Bauman is currently a professor of medicine, chief of hematology/oncology, medical director of oncology services and deputy director of the University of Arizona Cancer Center at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
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Monday, January 24, 2022

Heart Failure Society of America Reviews Growing Economic Burden of Heart Failure in U.S.
The review, in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, examines growing expenses for patients and the U.S. health care system, providing a summary of evidence for the cost-effectiveness of drugs, devices, diagnostic tests, hospital care, and transitions of care for patients with heart failure. Cardiology chief and Sarver Heart Center director Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD, is cited as one of review authors.
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Can mRNA Vaccines Help Treat Cancer?
People worldwide have received mRNA vaccines that provide powerful protection against severe COVID-19 caused by infection with SARS-CoV-2. For more than a decade, cancer researchers have been developing similar treatments known as a personalized cancer vaccine with various technologies, including mRNA and protein fragments or peptides. Julie Bauman, MD, MPH, UArizona professor of medicine, hematology/oncology division chief and Cancer Center deputy director, is quoted.
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Monday, January 3, 2022

Q&A: Does asthma mitigate the risk for COVID-19?
In an interview with Healio, Monica Kraft, MD, Robert and Irene Flinn endowed chair in medicine at UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson and deputy director of the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, discussed what's known about the link between asthma and other respiratory diseases and what researchers hope to discover about its link to COVID-19. This content originated with a UArizona Health Sciences news release.
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Monday, November 29, 2021

EMPULSE Results ‘Important’ For Heart Failure Practitioners
Nancy K. Sweitzer, MD, PhD, director of the UArizona Sarver Heart Center, discusses results from the EMPULSE trial presented at this year’s American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
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Friday, July 16, 2021

National ‘All of Us’ COVID-19 Genetics Study Happening at Banner-UMC
The All of Us Research Program, a national study on how diseases affect us based on our own genetics, is helping healthcare professionals learn more about COVID-19. Renowned College of Medicine – Tucson adult asthma physician-scientist and Department of Medicine chair Monica Kraft, MD, the principal investigator, is quoted.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Ernest Vina, MD, on Patient Perceptions of NSAID Use for Osteoarthritis
A UArizona-led study uncovers several factors linked with higher rates of use of prescription and OTC anti-inflammatories with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Ernest Vina, MD, a College of Medicine – Tucson rheumatologist and researcher, served as the study's first author...
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Thursday, April 8, 2021

University of Arizona Studies if Vaccinated People Can Spread Coronavirus
Researchers at the UArizona Health Sciences are trying to find out if vaccinated people can spread the coronavirus. The study, called PreventCOVIDU, is enlisting 12,000 students from more than 20 universities across the country to determine if fully vaccinated people need to continue wearing masks or social distancing. Elizabeth Connick, MD, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, is leading the research site....
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Friday, December 4, 2020

New Leadership for UArizona/Banner All of Us Research Program
The University of Arizona College of Medicine named Monica Kraft, MD, the new contact principal investigator for the UArizona’s Banner Health All of Us Research Program...
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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Best Lip Balms 2020
If you’re leaving home often, look for a lip balm with some sun protection (SPF 15 if you won’t be outside for long; SPF 30 if you’re headed to the beach). Lisa Quale, senior health educator at the Skin Cancer Institute at the University of Arizona Cancer Center reminds readers to reapply often when you’re outside because sunscreen wears off very quickly from the lips.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Better Sleep Health May Help People Quit Smoking
New research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences led by Michael Grandner, MD, and Elizabeth Connick, MD, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, shows getting a good night’s sleep could be another tool to help people successfully quit smoking.
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Friday, November 27, 2020

UArizona Tracking COVID's Long Term EffectsB
Christian Bime, MD, an assistant professor in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson's Department of Medicine, is interviewed about his research into the long-term effects of COVID-19.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Promoting Health and Well-Being During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As European countries go into lockdown again amid a cold, dark winter, people will be spending even more time indoors. Small changes in your home can make you mentally healthier. People always reference nature when asked what their favorite visual scene is, according to Esther Sternberg, MD, research director at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. 
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Man Shares Battle Against Pancreatic Cancer
Nurses Mike and Missy Skaggs share their battle against pancreatic cancer after Mike was diagnosed with the disease at 47. Rachna Shroff, MD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology and chief of GI Medical Oncology at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, explains the disease is difficult to treat because there is no preventative screening to detect pancreatic cancer.
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Monday, November 23, 2020

Study: Delay Lab Tests in Low-Risk HIV Patients to Minimize COVID-19 Exposure
In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians have had to reconsider how and for whom testing is done, particularly in people living with HIV who, as a result of a myriad of risk factors, may be predisposed to having severe disease should they acquire COVID-19, said Lawrence D. York, PharmD, from the University of Arizona Petersen HIV Clinics at the UArizona Health Sciences, said during a virtual poster presentation at IDWeek.
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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Knocking Down the COVID-19 Disparities Through University Community Partnerships
Continuing coverage: Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, was recently named one of 11 lead investigators for the National Institutes of Health Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities, also known as the CEAL program, to identify and combat COVID-19-related health disparities. Related content.
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Monday, March 2, 2020

Race May Influence Transplant Decision Making in Heart Failure
Studies also detail Disparities in hypertension diagnosis, statin prescribing...
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Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

Study: Getting a good night's rest is important for better bone health
University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers participate in study with University of Buffalo which was just published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research...
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Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

Need to Know: 21st-century Medicine Models
UArizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine...
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Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

Business awards earned in Southern Arizona
Banner–University Medical Center Tucson has earned comprehensive stroke certification from The Joint Commission...
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Why Does Arizona Have Such a Doctor Shortage?
University of Arizona's medical college in Phoenix is increasing its enrolling class size to 100 students, up from 80. Even with the increased class size, Arizona will have a significant need for more doctors...
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Follicular Lymphoma: Recent and Emerging Therapies, Treatment Strategies, and Remaining Unmet Needs
Daniel Persky, MD, University of Arizona Cancer Center...
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Arizona, California account for most valley fever cases
John Galgiani, MD, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the University of Arizona...
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UA unveils Health Sciences Innovation Building
An open house was celebrated for the UArizona Health Sciences Innovation Building that included tours as well as a two-day series of lectures, the Cancer Prevention Public Forum, that included Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD, and Juanita Merchant, MD, PhD...
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