Image New Study to Focus on Link Between Knee Aging and Osteoarthritis Jan. 27, 2022 University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers will study the links between knee structure changes and clinical outcomes in people with osteoarthritis. Read at UAHS
Image Dr. Zong-Ming Li Receives National Recognition for Discoveries in Hand Biomechanics Jan. 20, 2022 Dr. Zong-Ming Li has been honored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for translating his understanding of the hand's mechanics into a potential treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Read more
Image Cholesterol Buildup in Brain Presents New Target to Reduce Dementia Risk from Stroke Jan. 18, 2022 University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers suggest stroke recovery might be improved by a drug that could help immune cells process the cholesterol-rich debris generated by a stroke. Read more
Image Medical Students Learn Vital Skills Through Community Service Jan. 4, 2022 The Shubitz Family Clinic provides cultural engagement opportunities for College of Medicine - Tucson students who deliver free health care services. Read at UAHS
Image In memoriam: Ronald Weinstein, MD Jan. 4, 2022 The family and friends of Ronald Weinstein, MD, invite you to a celebration of his life on Sunday, January 16, from 1 - 3 pm in the Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB). Read more
Image COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Adolescents in Real-World Study Dec. 30, 2021 Data from the ongoing AZ HEROES study found that the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection in Arizona teens. Read at UAHS
Image New Family and Community Medicine Chair Named Dec. 17, 2021 A fellow of the American Academy of Physicians, Kristen Rundell, MD, joins the college from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Read at UAHS
Image Bacterial Extracts Could Prevent COVID-19, Study Finds Dec. 13, 2021 Bacterial lysate OM-85 blocked SARS-CoV-2 infection by decreasing the coronavirus's ability to bind to the lung cell surface receptor ACE2, research found. Read at UAHS
Image Study Examines Why Asthma Reduces Severity of COVID-19 Dec. 9, 2021 A research team will study how to better control severe asthma and determine why sufferers are less likely to contract COVID-19, influenza and rhinovirus. Read at UAHS
Image Three UArizona Faculty Members Named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors Dec. 8, 2021 Terry Matsunaga, PhD, of the College of Medicine - Tucson, was recognized for his technological contributions to diagnosing problems in the heart. Read at UAHS