Health

The Emergency Room in Your Chest | October 15, 2008
UANews | A research team at the UA Sarver Heart Center is spearheading a clinical study to predict who is at risk from sudden cardiac death and who is not.  | Health
Hope for Diabetes Patients: Bone Infection Doesn't Mean Amputation | October 15, 2008
UANews | Fewer than half of people with serious limb and life-threatening infections require an amputation, according to a recent UA study. | Health
Flandrau Science Center Kicks Off 'Science Café' Series at New Location | October 9, 2008
UANews | UA arthritis expert Dr. Margaret Miller will discuss the various types of arthritis, treatment and new developments during the Oct.14 Flandrau Science Café. | General News | Health | Science and Technology
¡VIDA! Breast Cancer Series Educates Arizona Communities | October 6, 2008
UANews | The series was developed to deliver information to patients who would otherwise not have access to current information on breast cancer treatments. | Health
New Campylobacter Vaccine for Poultry | October 3, 2008
UANews | UA researchers are finding a new way to reduce food-borne illness in humans. | Health | Science and Technology
UA Pediatrics Department Earns Major Grant | October 3, 2008
UANews | The UA's pediatrics department received a $44 million grant to participate in a national children's study, naming the UA one of 36 new centers. | General News | Health | Social Sciences and Education
Urbanization in Africa at Dawn of 20th Century Marked Outbreak of HIV | October 1, 2008
UANews | UA ecologist Michael Worobey and his colleagues have traced the origin of the HIV/AIDS pandemic to colonial Africa at the turn of the 20th century. | Health | Science and Technology
BIO5 to Host 7th Arizona Biosciences Leadership Symposium | September 28, 2008
UANews | The event begins on Oct. 6 and features speakers from around the country. | Health | Science and Technology
UA Students Co-Hosting Regional Conference | September 26, 2008
UANews | Regional members of the National Black Graduate Student Association are hosting a conference at the UA in October that will focus on issues in the Black community. | Business and Law | General News | Health | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
Renowned Researcher Looks at Stress Differences in Men and Women | September 24, 2008
UANews | Robert J. Handa and his research team are looking at the differences between how men and women respond to stressful situations. | Health
Surviving Cardiac Arrest: Location, Location, Location | September 24, 2008
UANews | An editorial in this week’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association by researchers at the UA Sarver Heart Center draws national attention.  | Health
Binational Enviromental Outreach and Education Efforts Honored | September 23, 2008
UANews | UA researchers Denise Moreno and Monica Ramirez will share their expertise at the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences Diversity Council's 2008 Hispanic Heritage Celebration. | Health | Science and Technology
College of Medicine Names Phoenix Outreach Director | September 22, 2008
UANews | Patricia Rodriguez has been named the associate director of the Office of Outreach and Multicultural Affairs – Phoenix. | General News | Health
Memorial Service for Henry 'Hank' I. Yamamura Scheduled | September 19, 2008
UANews | Henry 'Hank' I. Yamamura was a noted pharmacology faculty member and researcher at the UA. He died Sept. 4. | General News | Health
Institute Receives $1.2M to Study Challenges Faced by Girls in Recovery | September 18, 2008
UANews | The UA's Southwest Institute for Research on Women has received a federal grant to work to improve challenges faced by girls receiving substance abuse treatment. | General News | Health | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
Anthropology Professor Named to International Panel | September 17, 2008
UANews | UA medical anthropologist Mark Nichter has been appointed to an international panel of health experts to look at emerging animal diseases that threaten humans. | Campus News | General News | Health
NIH Gives One of First EUREKA Grants to UA's Hurley | September 17, 2008
UANews | The grants are for exceptionally innovative research projects that could have an extraordinarily significant impact on many areas of science. | Campus News | Health
Farmers' Market Partnering With Marshall Foundation | September 12, 2008
UANews | The new partnership with the Marshall Foundation will give the Farmers' Market more visibility, flexibility and improve access for community members. | Campus News | General News | Health
Arizona Cancer Center Receives $11.5M Grant to Fight Lymphoma | September 10, 2008
UANews | Incidence of lymphoma has grown by nearly 80 percent in the past 30 years. | Health
BIO5 Associate Director Receives NIH Grant for Exceptionally Innovative Research | September 8, 2008
UANews | Laurence Hurley has been awarded one of 38 NIH grants for research projects that could have an extraordinary impact on many areas of science. | Health | Science and Technology
Four Surgeons Join UA Department of Surgery, UMC Trauma Center | August 18, 2008
UANews | The new surgeons represent the continued growth and commitment by the UA and UMC to provide the best emergency surgical care at Tucson’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. | Health
UA and Southern Arizona VA Developing Sleep Therapy for Veterans | August 15, 2008
UANews | The multi-stage study is currently recruiting veterans who have returned from Iraq or Afghanistan within the last two years.   | Health
Noted Health Administrator, Researcher Dr. William Crist Appointed Vice President for Health Affairs | August 14, 2008
UANews | Crist will be responsible for the coordination and administration of overall academic and medical services at the UA. | Health
UA Receives Grant to Study Genes, the Environment, and Human Health | August 13, 2008
UANews | The grant will help student researchers develop skills that could one day improve our ability to treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes and asthma. | Health | Science and Technology
UA College of Medicine – Phoenix in Partnership with ASU Admits Second Class | August 12, 2008
UANews | The new students are all Arizona residents, but have studied at 21 schools in 13 states and Canada. | Health
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