Health Sciences In The Media

A new randomized trial suggests clinical and reverse-remodeling benefits after upgrading to a defibrillating CRT device in a group of heart failure patients with non-CRT pacemakers or dedicated defibrillator devices.

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.

The course Public Health Practice 438/538: Health Profession Finance aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances and make critical decisions such as buying a car, investing, paying off student loans and saving for a child’s college education.

The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office says 43% of suicides so far this year were people over 60. That’s up from around 35% over the past five years. Doctors say loneliness is one of the main reasons behind the increase.

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 found that most patients aren’t convinced the diagnoses provided by AI are as trustworthy of those delivered by human medical professionals.

Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program and associate professor at the College of Medicine – Tucson, is interviewed about the effects a lack of sleep has on health and implications for economic activity.

The Art in Medicine program at the College of Medicine – Phoenix matches faculty members with local artists to present research through an artistic lens.

Frank Porreca, PhD, associate head of the Department of Pharmacology in the College of Medicine – Tucson, was one of the authors of an article published in JAMA Neurology that refers to medication that targets CGRP or its receptors. CGRP is an inflammatory neuropeptide that contributes significantly to the development of migraine attacks.

The Phoenix Business Journal honored Pierre N. Tariot, research professor at the Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine – Phoenix, with the 2023 Health Care Heroes lifetime achievement award, saying he created a new national standard for Alzheimer's and dementia care.

Students from the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health visited Graham County for a service project. They composed and performed the song "How 'Bout Graham County" and created a video accompaniment consisting of photos of their visit.