Barrow launches 2 new clinical trials aimed at fighting Alzheimer’s disease / KJZZ
Two new clinical trials aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease are starting at Barrow Neurological Institute. The first trial will look at the effects of a bone cancer drug in those living with mild cognitive impairment and the second trial involves a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis.
SARSEF’s 71st science fair kicks off in Tucson / Tucson Spotlight
For more than seven decades, the Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation in Tucson has turned curiosity into competition, giving thousands of K-12 students a platform to test ideas, build experiments and present original research.
ASU med school to serve community through health outcomes, partnerships / ASU News
ASU President Michael Crow recently held a Q&A session with John Shufeldt, who provided a nine-figure gift to operate the new John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, which will welcome its first students this fall. Crow said graduates of the new medical school will have an MD degree as well as a master’s degree in engineering, and will be proficient in using technology — including AI.
New research finds the shingles vaccine can also prevent dementia and cardiovascular disease / KJZZ
The shingles vaccine is really good at preventing shingles — about 98% effective, according to Banner Health Chief Research Officer Corey Casper. But new research suggests it may also prevent other ailments, like dementia and cardiovascular disease.
Health care news featured on ‘Arizona Horizon’ / Arizona PBS
The television show shares the latest developments in health care news and medical research from Mayo Clinic Arizona, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, University of Arizona, Barrow Neurological Institute, Arizona State University, and HonorHealth Research Institute.
Northland Pioneer College expands in Kayenta / AZ Big Media
The new buildings on the Navajo Nation will house new academic facilities for Northland Pioneer College, including in-person and connected classrooms, science and health labs, and workforce development.
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