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New Studies Confirm Chest Compressions Alone Are Life-saving for Cardiac Arrest

December 20, 2007

wo large-scale studies published in the Dec. 18 issue of the American Heart Association's medical journal, Circulation, report that the chances of surviving cardiac arrest ...

Nominations Sought for 'Hero' in Women's Mental Health

December 20, 2007

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is seeking nominations ...

Phoenix Medical School Students Giving Back to Community

December 18, 2007

The initial first-year medical school students in Phoenix already are providing much-needed community service

Dr. Alan Bedrick Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics

December 14, 2007

Alan Bedrick, MD, has joined University Physicians Healthcare and the faculty of The University of Arizona Department of Pediatrics,

UA College of Medicine's Arizona Telemedicine Program Shares $15 Million Grant to Upgrade Southwest Health Care Broadband Telecommunications Network

December 11, 2007

The FCC authorized as much as $15.56 million over three years to develop and expand...

Arizona Hematology Oncology Joins UMC

December 11, 2007

Arizona Hematology Oncology has joined forces with University Medical Center

Arizona Center on Aging Geriatric Grand Rounds, Jan. 17, 2008

December 05, 2007

Part of the Arizona Center on Aging Grand Rounds

Medical Student Elected to American Medical Association Board of Trustees

November 29, 2007

A student elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association

UA Program In Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Dec. 6: Long-term weight loss: a myth or a reality?

November 28, 2007

A discussion of successful and unsuccessful long-term weight loss interventionS

UMC Unveils Plans to Build 'Diamond Children's Medical Center'

November 27, 2007

UMC plans to build Tucson’s first children’s hospital – Diamond Children’s Medical Center

Memorial Service for Type 1 Diabetes Expert Dominick DeLuca, Dec. 10

November 21, 2007

Dr. DeLuca was an activist for diabetes research and education

Arizona Cancer Center receives $12 million SPORE grant to fight GI cancers

November 15, 2007

The Arizona Cancer Center’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program has received a $12 million grant

Arizona Cancer Center supports Great American Smokeout 2007

November 14, 2007

November 15, 2007, marks the American Cancer Society's 31st annual Great American Smokeout

World Diabetes Day: Nov. 14: Global Diabetes Epidemic Has Particular Impact in Arizona Populations

November 09, 2007

The United Nations designation of Nov. 14 as World Diabetes Day

Students from UA and ASU to Participate in Inaugural `Interprofessional Disabilities Exercise' at UA Student Union Nov. 9

November 08, 2007

students will work together on the cases of two real patients

UA College of Medicine Celebrates 40th Anniversary as `Arizona's Medical School,' Nov. 9

November 08, 2007

UA College of Medicine Celebrates 40th Anniversary!

The UA’s Steele Children’s Research Center “PANDA Children’s Aerodigestive Disorders Center” Opens

November 07, 2007

“PANDA Children’s Aerodigestive Disorders Center” opened today.

UA College of Medicine Faculty Science Forum Founders Day

November 07, 2007

Honors Dr. Gordon A. Ewy

UA College of Medicine’s Jack Nolte Receives AAMC Distinguished Teacher Award

November 05, 2007

..one of four medical school faculty members in the U.S. and Canada recognized by the (AAMC)

UA Researchers Show that Medication Plus Counseling May Help Teens Kick the Smoking Habit

November 05, 2007

November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Arizona Cancer Center physician to receive American Psychosocial Oncology Society’s award

November 02, 2007

Karen Weihs, MD, has been awarded the 2008 American Psychosocial Oncology ...

Dr. Ablin to Serve as Honorary Chairperson of 14th World Congress

November 01, 2007

Dr. Ablin to Serve as Honorary Chairperson of 14th World Congress

UA Researchers: Early Day Care Exposure May Reduce Asthma Risk in Children

October 29, 2007

UA Researchers: Early Day Care Exposure May Reduce Asthma Risk in Children

UMC Surgeon Implants Artificial Disc to Treat Degernative Diseases of Neck

October 29, 2007

The surgical procedure -- cervical disc arthroplasty -- is a first in southern Arizona

Men supporting women with cancer invited to free workshop at the Arizona Cancer Center

October 26, 2007

Men supporting women with cancer are invited to a free caregivers’ workshop

UA College of Medicine Celebrates 40th Anniversary as `Arizona's Medical School,' Nov. 9

October 25, 2007

A short program begins at 1:30 p.m. that will feature brief remarks

Arizona Cancer Center physician/scientist to receive faculty award

October 24, 2007

Dr. Chambers defines sustained excellence as exemplified by her numerous accomplishments at

Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Monthly Lecture Series, Nov. 14

October 22, 2007

Representatives from Tucson Arthritis Support League will demonstrate assistive devices

A Panel Discussion on the First Years of the UA College of Medicine

October 19, 2007

A panel discussion featuring founding and early UA College of Medicine faculty members

Dr. Shoaib Sheikh Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

October 17, 2007

Shoaib I. Sheikh, M.D., has joined University Physicians Healthcare and the faculty of...

Arizona Biomedical Collaborative building 1 ushers in new collaborative era

October 15, 2007

The grand opening of the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative (ABC) building 1 on Oct. 15, 2007

Mayor Walkup and family will present donation to Arizona Cancer Center

October 15, 2007

Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup, Beth Walkup, and family will present a donation

More than 100 AHSC Physicians Among Tucson's 'Best Doctors'

October 12, 2007

More than 100 AHSC Physicians Among Tucson's 'Best Doctors'

¡VIDA! The Second Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference Oct. 27

October 12, 2007

cancer experts to work collaboratively to increase cancer education

Grand Opening of Arizona Biomedical Collaborative Building

October 10, 2007

Dedication of the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative building

Arizona Cancer Center member publishes books on prostate cancer

October 10, 2007

Metastasis of Prostate Cancer, available from Springer Press

Low-Fat Diet Possibly Linked to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer

October 09, 2007

A low-fat diet may decrease the risk of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women

UA College of Medicine Makes Major Strides Toward Faculty Pay Equity

October 09, 2007

The University of Arizona College of Medicine has made significant progress in equalizing pay

Research Matters: College of Medicine

Pilot Mind-Body Study of Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation

October 08, 2007

Does oxytocin affect the immune system?

Research Matters: College of Medicine

Coming to America – UA Study Examines Impact of Foreign-Trained Physicians

October 01, 2007

Coming to America – UA Study Examines Impact of Foreign-Trained Physicians

UA's Fall Mini-Medical School Lecture Series

October 01, 2007

UA's Fall Mini-Medical School Lecture Series

¡VIDA! The Second Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference Oct. 27

October 01, 2007

¡VIDA! The Second Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference

UMC, UA Appoints U.S. Navy Veteran Dr. Peter Rhee Director of Trauma

September 24, 2007

Peter M. Rhee, MD, MPH, has been appointed medical director of Trauma and Critical Care

UMC Abdominal Transplant Program Town Hall

September 21, 2007

Current Status and Future Developments in Abdominal Transplantation, a Town Hall meeting

National Publication Names UA College of Medicine Among Top 20 Medical Schools for Hispanics

September 20, 2007

Hispanic Business magazine (www.hispanicbusiness.com).

Dr. Sabrina Shih Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics

September 19, 2007

Sabrina Shih, MD, has joined UPH and the faculty of UA Department of Pediatrics

Full Release: National Publication Names UA College of Medicine Among Top 20 Medical Schools for Hispanics

September 19, 2007

National Publication Names UA College of Medicine Among Top 20 Medical Schools for Hispanics

Michele Bart Joins UA College of Medicine Development Office

September 18, 2007

Michele Bart has joined UA College of Medicine Development Office

Parkinson's Research Tours

September 14, 2007

Parkinson's Research Tours

‘Lunch with Lute’ Event to Benefit Arizona Arthritis Center

September 14, 2007

Lunch with Lute to benefit Arizona Arthritis Center

Research Matters: College of Medicine

This Edition: Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center

September 12, 2007

UA Partnership Trains Future Surgeons by Researching and Creating New Technology

THREE ADDITIONAL HOSPITALS ACTIVATE LINK TO TELEMEDICINE FOR TELETRAUMA SYSTEM

September 12, 2007

three additional rural Arizona hospitals now have real-time access to UMC teletrauma specialists t

People On The Move at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

September 12, 2007

People On The Move at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

Dr. Hillary Franke Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics

September 12, 2007

Hillary Franke, MD, has joined University Physicians Healthcare and ...

Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Monthly Lecture Series

September 11, 2007

Living Healthy with Arthritis monthly talks presented by the Arizona Arthritis Center

Construction Begins on the UA Steele Center’s `PANDA Children’s Aerodigestive Disorders Center’

September 06, 2007

Construction has begun on UA Steele Children’s Research Center’s PANDA Children’s

Public invited to take a glimpse into the workings of Arizona’s premier comprehensive cancer center

September 06, 2007

Discovering Science at the Center,

UA Researchers Find Poor Airway Function at Birth Increases Risk for COPD in Adulthood

September 04, 2007

a better understanding of the mechanisms that control normal lung growth in utero

UMC Heart Surgeons Spearhead New Procedure for Life-Threatening Aneurysms

August 31, 2007

Cardiothoracic surgeons at UMC in Tucson performed a new heart surgery procedure

University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty

August 30, 2007

Chetan Patel, MD has joined UPH and UA Department of ...

Lori Stratton Appointed Associate Director of Development for UA's Steele Children's Research Center

August 30, 2007

Lori Stratton, MPH, has been appointed associate director of development for ...

UA College of Medicine and UMC to Host Epilepsy Photo Exhibit

August 28, 2007

A photography exhibit that calls attention to the daily experiences of patients with epilepsy

Bike training program raises funds for research at the Arizona Cancer Center

August 27, 2007

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, the BTE Bike Training Program ...

University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty

August 27, 2007

Santiago Valdes, MD has joined University Physicians Healthcare...

UA Ophthalmology Researcher Seeks the Cause of Macular Degeneration

August 27, 2007

Dr. Marmorstein is seeking to identify the metabolic processes...

Surgeons Specializing in Minimally Invasive Procedures Join UA Department of Surgery

August 24, 2007

Two surgeons fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopy have joined ...

Arizona Cancer Center director hopes presidential forum will raise research awareness

August 24, 2007

the Lance Armstrong Foundation will host the LIVESTRONG Presidential...

Exotic Venomous Creatures On Display

August 23, 2007

Venom Week 2007 is sponsored by The University of Arizona VIPER Institute

UA Study: Treatments for Insomnia Research

August 23, 2007

research study at the Department of Psychology Sleep Research Laboratory

Arizona Health Sciences Library to Receive Gift from the Ortiz Family

August 22, 2007

Surgeon General's Medallion awarded to Dr. Ortiz in July 2006 ...

New Book Co-edited by UA Researchers Addresses Connection Between Immune Function and Heart Disease

August 16, 2007

A new book co-edited by two researchers at The University of Arizona...

UA student and cancer survivor ‘walks the talk’ to raise funds for cancer research

August 16, 2007

You are invited to attend the Better Than Ever Training Program Kick Off for the first CATwalk 10k

Basketball stars to shine for Arizona Cancer Center’s Division of Women’s Cancers

August 16, 2007

Lute Olson All-Star Classic

Living Healthy with Arthritis Monthly Lecture Series

August 15, 2007

Living Healthy with Arthritis monthly talks presented by the Arizona Arthritis Center

White Coat Ceremony, Class of 2011

August 09, 2007

UA College of Medicine in Tucson will participate in the 13th annual White Coat Ceremony...

Medical Students from Universidad de Sonora Attend Unique UA Program through Aug. 10

August 07, 2007

Eleven medical students from the Universidad de Sonora ...

UA College of Medicine's New Summer Internship Program, Ends Aug. 10

August 07, 2007

Four graduate and professional-level health sciences students are learning first-hand

Ortiz Endowment to Help Support Mobile Health Program

August 07, 2007

Endowment established in honor of the pioneering work of Augusto Ortiz, MD, and his wife, Martha

UA research team takes unusual approach to fight heart failure

August 06, 2007

Larson and his team decided to marry two fields that most heart researchers would not even consider

Research Matters at the Arizona Cancer Center

July 31, 2007

Research Matters at the Arizona Cancer Center

UA College of Medicine-Phoenix in partnership with ASU Welcomes First Class of Med Students

July 26, 2007

UA College of Medicine-Phoenix in partnership with ASU...

Mindy Shields Appointed Associate Director of Community Relations

July 26, 2007

Mindy Shields, a six-year veteran of working with Phoenix-area community groups

Pioneer Immunologist Edward 'Ted' A. Boyse Dies

July 25, 2007

Pioneer immunologist Edward "Ted" A. Boyse, MD, passed away on July 14

UA Program in Integrative Medicine Expands Integrative Medicine in Residency Project

July 24, 2007

Integrative Medicine in Residency, the Program in Integrative Medicine’s ....

Arizona High School Students Become Researchers in UA Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance

July 23, 2007

Fifteen high school students from around the state are spending seven weeks ...

Coach Olson invites community to participate CATwalk and Better Than Ever Program

July 23, 2007

CATwalk is a great way to give back to the UA and...

University Medical Center Ranks Among U.S.News & World Report's 'America's Best Hospitals,' 2007

July 13, 2007

UMC is ranked among the nation's premier hospitals in U.S.News & World Report's ...

Appointments Still Available for UA Student Sight Savers'

July 12, 2007

Appointments still are available for free glaucoma screenings

University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine Needs Votes to Win $5 Million Prize

July 12, 2007

The Program is asking people to vote and spread the word ...

KEYS High School Student Interns to Present Research Posters at UA

July 11, 2007

Nine Tucson area high school students will present posters ...

Arizona Cancer Center Co-sponsors CSI Camp for Students

July 11, 2007

Arizona Cancer Center is going to camp, co-sponsoring CSI Science Investigation Camp

Research Matters at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

July 09, 2007

Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is the leading cause of premature death ..

Renowned Immunologist John J. Marchalonis Dies

June 29, 2007

Renowned immunologist John J. “Jack” Marchalonis, PhD passed away on June 22

UA Student Sight Savers' Free Glaucoma Screening

June 27, 2007

Free glaucoma screenings by medical and nurse practitioner students

Research Matters at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

June 26, 2007

Dr. Haussler and his research team have helped to develop the new area of nutrigenomics...

TRIF Funding at the UA's Arizona Health Sciences Center

June 25, 2007

The University of Arizona has developed a Clinical Scholars Circle...

New Web Site Aims to Help Prevent Heat-Related Deaths

June 22, 2007

A new Web site designed to educate the public in the Arizona-Sonora border region about...

Link Between Obesity and Enlarged Heart Discovered by UA Researchers

June 18, 2007

New research from UA Sarver Heart Center helps explain

Using Advanced Telemedicine Technology

June 18, 2007

Starting today, 10 physicians and engineers from the Balkans are spending...

Visioning Tibet

June 12, 2007

bringing modern eye care to the people of Tibet

UPH Children's Center at Kino Campus Launches

June 12, 2007

The Summer Olympics is offered to all children who are patients...

UA Medical Students and Rural Physicians Work Side-by-Side

June 07, 2007

For four to six weeks in May, June and July, the physicians volunteer...

A Snapshot in Time: The UA College of Medicine

June 06, 2007

The Program in Medical Humanities at UA College of Medicine is calling for proposals

UA Program in Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, June 7

June 01, 2007

Discussion on the challenges and benefits of integrating traditional and modern systems

Tucson Teen-to-Teen Peer Health Educators Needed

May 30, 2007

The UA National Center of Excellence in Women's Health has received a $26,000 grant

Research Matters at The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center

May 22, 2007

AHSC Researchers are pursuing several promising paths...

Mexican Physicians to be Honored

May 21, 2007

More than 30 Mexican physicians will be honored Thursday, May 24

Dr. Rifat Latifi Named Interim Medical Director of UMC Trauma Program

May 11, 2007

Rifat Latifi, MD has been named interim medical director of the Level 1 Trauma Program at UMC.

UA Surgeon Elected President of American Association of Endocrine Surgeons

May 11, 2007

Michael J. Demeure, MD has been named president-elect of the ...

University Nurses Among 'Fabulous 50' Tucson RNs

May 09, 2007

The Fabulous 50 nurses were chosen from among 230 nominees ...

UA Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health Celebrate 2007 Convocations

May 09, 2007

Colleges Celebrate 2007 Convocations

UA Medical Students Honored for Exceptional Volunteer Service To Underserved People

May 02, 2007

UA medical students honored this year

Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Program, May 5

May 02, 2007

The Arizona Arthritis Center's annual

Humanities in Action

April 24, 2007

The Medical Humanities Program is calling for proposals from amateur and professional photographers

Gila Monsters Out for Springtime

April 24, 2007

Gila monsters become more active in the spring, until the weather heats up in May or June.

UA Foundation Receives $5 Million Gift from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

April 20, 2007

University of Arizona Foundation been awarded a $5 million gift....

Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Program, May 5

April 13, 2007

The Arizona Arthritis Center’s annual “Living Healthy with Arthritis” program

Research Matters at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

April 13, 2007

New treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ...

Corr to speak April 26 about health care in developing nations

April 12, 2007

Health care in developing nations

The University of Arizona Invites Public to Round-Table Symposium

April 09, 2007

Preparing a Nation: The Challenges of Terrorism Preparedness

Dual Cochlear Implant Performed at UMC - A First in Arizona

April 09, 2007

A cochlear implant can restore useful hearing and provide improved communication abilities

Still Time to Register for April 20 Jim Himelic Memorial Golf Classic

April 03, 2007

Golf tournament, dinner and charity auctions benefiting ...

Nation’s Only Advanced HAZMAT Life Support Course Developed by UA Experts

April 03, 2007

Take the First Step! Preparedness and Public Health Threats

UA College of Medicine Seeks $1.8 Million for Parkinson's Research

March 29, 2007

Donald N. Soldwedel chaired a $1.8 million drive to recruit two new Parkinson's-disease ....

UA Professor Andreas Theodorou, MD, Honored with ‘Care Award’

March 29, 2007

Dr. Theodorou was honored during the association’s annual fundraiser—the Starlight Safari—held ...

UA College of Medicine Free Sunday Lecture: Finding the Cure for Asthma

March 23, 2007

Finding the Cure for Asthma

Rainer Gruessner, MD Named New Head of The University of Arizona Department of Surgery

March 19, 2007

Rainer Gruessner, MD Named New Head of The University of Arizona Department of Surgery

Largest-ever study of its kind proves no mouth-to-mouth

March 16, 2007

A study published in The Lancet, finds ...

MATCH DAY 2007 NATIONAL RESIDENCY MATCHING PROGRAM

March 14, 2007

On Thursday, March 15, at 10 a.m., members of the Class of 2007 will receive traditional Match Day

UA College of Medicine-Phoenix, in Partnership with ASU, Receives Accreditation

March 12, 2007

The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, in partnership with...

UA College of Medicine Medical Humanities Speakers Series

March 07, 2007

2007 Medical Humanities Speakers Series

UA Program in Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, April 5

March 05, 2007

Discussion of the gap between complementary and alternative medicine

Vonise Petersen Appointed Senior Director of Development for the UA College of Medicine-Phoenix

March 02, 2007

Vonise Petersen appointed senior director of development...

Women’s Health Expo To Offer Free Screenings

March 01, 2007

Free health screenings, guest speakers, and educational information

UA's Steele Children's Research Center Receives Grant from Tohono O'odham Nation

February 22, 2007

Steele Children's Research Center scientists are investigating the value of fish oil ...

National Geographic highlights UA Artificial Heart

February 21, 2007

Developed at UA, the temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) ...

AHLS Training Prepares Emergency Medical Pros

February 09, 2007

UA developed the Advanced HAZMAT Life Support (AHLS) Course to train emergency health professionals

Results from Arizona's First Population-Based Autism Study

February 08, 2007

UA Researchers Find Autism Prevalence in Maricopa County Similar to Rates in Other U.S Regions

UPH, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty

February 07, 2007

UPH, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty

UA Surgeon Joseph Mills, MD, Elected a Director of the American Board of Surgery

February 07, 2007

Joseph Mills, MD, was elected a director of the American Board of Surgery (ABS)

AHSC Physician Lane Johnson Authors Pocket Guide to Herbal Remedies

February 07, 2007

Few (books) have addressed the efficacy and the dangers of herbs from a clinical perspective.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Psychiatric Treatment

January 29, 2007

UA researcher to present latest findings on Omega 3 fatty acids...

UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome Michael Daines, MD

January 29, 2007

Pediatric allergist Michael Daines, MD, has joined...

UA Surgeon John Hughes, MD, Named UMC Chief of Staff

January 23, 2007

John D. Hughes, MD, has been elected to a two-year term as Chief of Staff of UMC

UA Healthy Weight 4 Life Study Seeks Participants

January 22, 2007

The online program is geared for women, but also open to men

UA Appoints Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD, Dean for College of Medicine-Phoenix

January 17, 2007

UA has named Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD, dean of The UACollege of Medicine-Phoenix...

UA Steele Center Researcher Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

January 11, 2007

Robert Berg, MD, was honored with the prestigious award

Injury Prevention Conference Provides Information for Preventing Serious Injuries

January 09, 2007

Learn about the extent of injuries, prevention strategies...

UA Doctor Leads Virtual Medical Team for Amazon Swimmer

January 04, 2007

UA Doctor Leads Virtual Medical Team for Amazon Swimmer

Author Fenton Johnson is Featured Speaker for Humanities Program, Jan. 17

January 03, 2007

The Medical Humanities Program at The University of Arizona College of Medicine presents Fenton Johnson

Arizona Arthritis Center Open House, Jan. 24, 2007

January 03, 2007

Arizona Arthritis Center Research Update and Open House

 

 

 


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