Health

Science Cafe to Cover Cancer and Genetics | April 10, 2009
UANews | The April 19 Science Caféwill feature two UA cancer specialists who will talk about DNA and its link to cancer. | Health | Science and Technology
International UA Research Program Continues with NIH Funding | April 8, 2009
UANews | A newly-awarded grant from the National Institutes of Health totaling nearly $1 million will enable the UA's Biomedical Research Abroad: Vistas Open Program to continue sending UA student researchers abroad. | Health | Teaching and Students
New Company Offers Hope of Faster Cancer Drug Development | April 6, 2009
UANews | The technology could speed the development of drugs to treat cancers and other diseases. | Health
National Study Names UMC Among Top 100 Hospitals in U.S. | April 3, 2009
UANews | The annual award is based on the performance of more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals on mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average length of stay, expenses and other factors. | Health
Wound Shape is Supreme in Healing Process | April 2, 2009
UANews | Researchers at The University of Arizona are predicting healing based on the shape of wounds. | General News | Health | Science and Technology
Filmmaker to Discuss Social Justice, Health | March 30, 2009
UANews | Saul Landau, an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and internationally known scholar, will speak during a symposium to be held at the UA. | General News | Health
Memorable Match Day for UA College of Medicine Class of 2009 | March 24, 2009
UANews | A total of 124 graduates were matched with residency program across the nation as part of the UA College of Medicine's Match Day ceremony. | Health
Free Talk on Southwest Cultural Delicacies | March 24, 2009
UANews | "Flavors Without Borders" is the third of the UA Provost Lecture Series, sponsored by the Well University Partnership. | Health | Social Sciences and Education
Peter and Paula Fasseas Chair at the Arizona Cancer Center Named | March 23, 2009
UANews | Dr. Andrew M. Yeager also is director of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at the Arizona Cancer Center and a UA professor of medicine and pediatrics. | General News | Health
President Nominates UA Professor to Key Administration Post | March 23, 2009
UANews | President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Yvette Roubideaux to the position of director of the Indian Health Service. | Health | Teaching and Students
UA, ASU Team on Program for Little Brainiacs | March 19, 2009
UANews | The program was held at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. | Health | Social Sciences and Education
Arizona Cancer Center Receives Grant to Address Breast Cancer Disparities in Latina Women | March 17, 2009
UANews | The grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fund a training program that will study breast cancer disparities in Mexican and Mexican-American women. | Health
Researcher Connects Sexual Dysfunction with High Blood Pressure | March 16, 2009
UANews | Taben Hale is studying the connection between the two and is working on what might be the best way to find answers for both common problems. | Health
Professor Chris Cunniff Elected President of American Board of Medical Genetics | March 13, 2009
UANews | ABMG is responsible for certification of clinical and laboratory geneticists, accreditation of training programs and for maintenance of certification activities. | Health
More Than 10K Calls About Possible Poisonings in Tots | March 12, 2009
UANews | During 2008, the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center received 10,874 calls about possible poisonings of children under the age of 5. | Health
Clinical Trial to Study Effects of Green Tea Extract on Cervical Cancer Prevention | March 10, 2009
UANews | The study will determine whether a green tea extract affects cancer-related biomarkers in blood and/or cervical tissue in women who test positive for human papillomavirus. | Health
Joan Shaver Appointed Dean of UA College of Nursing | March 5, 2009
UANews | Following a nationwide search, Joan Shaver, a national leader in nursing administration, education and research, has been appointed dean of the UA College of Nursing. | General News | Health
Free 5K Fun Run and Walk on UA Campus Saturday | March 5, 2009
UANews | The networking and health awareness event is open to the Tucson community. | General News | Health | Teaching and Students
Universities Partner to Help Teachers Learn New Technologies | March 4, 2009
UANews | Many K-12 teachers across the Phoenix area soon will learn new ways to use technologies to better teach and inspire students. | Health
UA Students Lead Fundraiser for Children's Hospital | March 2, 2009
UANews | Students hope to raise twice as much as they did last year for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is known for its research on and treatment against pediatric cancers and diseases. | Health | Teaching and Students
New Forensic Method Aims to Predict What a Person Looks Like from DNA Sample | March 2, 2009
UANews | A UA research team recently completed a study looking at the DNA blueprint of almost 1,000 individuals and comparing that to detailed measurements of their hair, skin and eye color. | Health
Stuart Flynn Named Dean of UA College of Medicine - Phoenix in Partnership with ASU | February 26, 2009
UANews | Flynn has been serving as interim dean of the Phoenix expansion of the medical school since last May. | General News | Health
UA Hosts Conference on Adolescent Youth in the 21st Century | February 25, 2009
UANews | The Frances McClelland Institute conference will center on several issues relative to adolescents, including topics related to health and development. | Health | Social Sciences and Education
New Restaurant Opens at PSU | February 24, 2009
UANews | Having originally opened in the Student Union Memorial Center, Core will soon open at Park Student Union. | General News | Health | Teaching and Students
Get Answers to Heart Questions at Conference | February 20, 2009
UANews | Cardiovascular health and treatments are the focus of this year's Healthy Heart conference. Participants who arrive early can take advantage of blood pressure and blood glucose screenings. | Health
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