Image New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID Aug. 2, 2024 A new review published in The Lancet highlights the global scale and impact of long COVID, explains biological mechanisms behind the condition and suggests priority areas for future research. Read more
Image Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain July 29, 2024 Millions of people with chronic pain fall into gaps in the mental health care system when it comes to treating symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to new research. Read more
Image ‘The power behind women leaders’: Inaugural SSWIMS fellows celebrate success July 26, 2024 A fellowship for women in medicine and science supported projects that are improving education, research and patient care — and preparing participants for leadership. Read more
Image College of Medicine – Tucson advances in U.S. News Best Medical Schools rankings July 23, 2024 The college was recognized for its strength in diversity and its graduates, who are filling a national need for physicians in rural and health professional shortage areas. Read more
Image White Coat Ceremony marks first step for next generation of physicians July 22, 2024 Incoming College of Medicine – Tucson medical students will receive their white coats, representative of their future profession, on July 26 at Centennial Hall. Read more
Image Research shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer July 16, 2024 A study identified a viable path to developing a novel therapy that would make opioids more effective and safer as a treatment for chronic pain. Read more
Image UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson welcomes new chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine June 25, 2024 The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and Banner – University Medicine Tucson have appointed Lisa Rimsza, MD, as the new chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, effective July 1. Read more
Image Study shows first evidence of sex differences in how pain can be produced June 10, 2024 New research identified functional differences between males and females in the nerve cells that produce pain, which could lead to new precision medicine treatments for chronic pain. Read more
Image Study identifies potential pathway to reducing breast cancer brain metastases June 6, 2024 Brain metastases are the most prevalent adult central nervous system tumors, with 20% to 30% of cases resulting from breast cancer patients. Read more
Image The mind after midnight: Study shows disrupted sleep increases risk for suicide and homicide May 29, 2024 Nocturnal wakefulness is associated with death by both suicide and homicide, possibly driven by deficits in behavioral and emotional regulation. Read more