Image UA Researchers Make Next Move in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer Nov. 7, 2018 With a grant from the U.S. Army, the UA's Jennifer Barton is continuing research into a disposable falloposcope to detect early-stage ovarian cancer. Read more at UANews
Image UA Psychologist to Lead New Core Effort of Arizona Alzheimer's Disease Center Nov. 4, 2018 Professor Gene Alexander will lead a new Brain Imaging and Fluid Biomarkers Core for the Arizona Alzheimer's Disease Center. Brain imaging and fluid biomarkers can help medical professionals diagnosis Alzheimer's disease earlier. Read more at UANews
Image UA Pharmacologists Seek to Prevent Opioid Tolerance, Addiction Nov. 1, 2018 A $1.7 million federal grant will help researchers striving to put an end to opioid tolerance — a phenomenon that often leads to opioid dependence, abuse and addiction. Read more at UANews
Image Could Wearable Technology Help Patients Monitor Blood Pressure? Oct. 31, 2018 A lab simulation model of an artificial artery demonstrates pulse wave velocity is a feasible measurement for monitoring blood pressure. Wearable patches show promise for measuring PWV, making them a potentially inexpensive blood-pressure monitoring option. Read more at UANews
Image Banner – UMC Trauma Center Recognized for Expertise in Treatment of Injured Kids Oct. 31, 2018 The American College of Surgeons awarded a Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification to the Trauma Center at the Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. Read more at UANews
Image Naps Hinder Learning in Children With Down Syndrome Oct. 28, 2018 New research suggests that typically developing young children retain new information better after taking a nap, but the opposite is true in children with Down syndrome. Read more at UANews
