UArizona Launches Texting System to Gather and Provide COVID-19 Information
To address a critical lack of local data as COVID-19 continues to spread, a team of UArizona researchers is launching a two-way texting system to gather and provide valuable information to track COVID-19 in Arizona and identify areas where more resources may be needed. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 20, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: David Mogollon, University of Arizona Health Sciences Source Type: research
Physician-Researcher Analyzes Data to Inform COVID-19 Public Policy
Dr. Joe Gerald, an associate professor of public health, helped inform Arizona policymakers during the early stages of the pandemic with weekly reports that identified how COVID-19 was affecting Arizona what the future might bring. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 16, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Stacy Pigott, University of Arizona Health Sciences Source Type: research
Optical Scientist Develops Trifocal Lens Technology
The technology is licensed by a global medical company and used by half a million people worldwide, including the inventor himself.
Mikayla Mace
Monday
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An intraocular lens (shown above) offers a solution to cataracts, which cloud vision with aging. However, it doesn't allow recipients to see at all distances. Trifocal intraocular lenses, on the other hand, provide vision at near, far and in-between distances, eliminating some people's need to wear glasses.HealthScience and TechnologyCollege of Medicine - TucsonCollege of Optical SciencesResearcher contact:Jim Sc...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 14, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mikaylamace Source Type: research
UArizona Optical Scientist Develops Trifocal Lens Technology
The technology is licensed by a global medical company and used by half a million people worldwide, including the inventor himself.
Mikayla Mace
Today
University Communicationsintraocular_lens.jpg
An intraocular lens (shown above) offers a solution to cataracts, which cloud vision with aging. However, it doesn't allow recipients to see at all distances. Trifocal intraocular lenses, on the other hand, provide vision at near, far and in-between distances, eliminating some people's need to wear glasses.HealthScience and TechnologyCollege of Medicine - TucsonCollege of Optical SciencesResearcher contact:Jim Sch...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 14, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mikaylamace Source Type: research
UArizona Partners with State to Provide COVID-19 Antibody Tests
The University of Arizona will provide antibody testing for the state of Arizona. The state investment will allow UArizona to test 250,000 of Arizona ’s front-line workforce. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 14, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: , University Communications Source Type: research
Medical Students Rally to Help Tucson's Homeless Amid Pandemic
Students in the College of Medicine – Tucson are screening the local homeless population for COVID-19 symptoms, while also providing meals and supportive care. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 8, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Nadia Whitehead, College of Medicine – Tucson Source Type: research
UArizona Makers Race to Provide Personal Protective Equipment
UArizona makers are designing and manufacturing solutions to help meet local demand for personal protective equipment such as face shields, intubation hoods and respirators. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 8, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mikayla Mace, University Communications Source Type: research
Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union to Track Coronavirus
The newly formed Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, or ACGU, which includes UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey, will use genomic sequencing to track the new coronavirus. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 8, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University Communications, University Communications Source Type: research
UArizona Fashion Students Share Ideas for Mask-Making
With the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control advising people to wear cloth masks in public settings, some UArizona fashion students are sharing their ideas for homemade masks. The fashion minors used materials ranging from hair ties to reusable shopping bags. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 6, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Andy Ober, University Communications Source Type: research
UArizona Health Sciences Ships COVID-19 Collection Kits to Navajo Nation
The University of Arizona Health Sciences shipped 250 COVID-19 sample collection kits to the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona, to help in the international effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 3, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gerri Kelly, University of Arizona Health Sciences Source Type: research
UArizona Tracking Coronavirus Through Wastewater Across US
UArizona researchers are testing wastewater across the country to trace coronavirus prevalence in communities and help public health officials better prepare for the future. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 2, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rosemary Brandt, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Source Type: research
UArizona Cooperative Extension and 4-H Join Fight Against COVID-19
The Blue Ridge University of Arizona 4-H Fab Lab is joining the fight against COVID-19 by making personal protection equipment and prototypes of new designs for ventilator parts. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 1, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Faith Schwartz, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Source Type: research
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and 4-H Join Fight Against COVID-19
The Blue Ridge University of Arizona 4-H Fab Lab is joining the fight against COVID-19 by making personal protection equipment and prototypes of new designs for ventilator parts. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 1, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Faith Schwartz, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Source Type: research
Medical Students Step Up to Help Health Care Professionals
More than 70 UArizona medical students are helping health care professionals during the COVID-19 crisis by volunteering to provide child care, pet care, grocery shopping and meal preparation. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 1, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Katy Smith, University of Arizona Foundation Source Type: research
Bringing Pandemic Lessons to the (Virtual) Classroom
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact so many aspects of people ' s lives, University of Arizona faculty members from a range of disciplines are finding ways to use the global health crisis as a teachable moment in their courses. (Source: The University of Arizona: Health)
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - April 1, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Alexis Blue and Mikayla Mace, University Communications Source Type: research
