COVID-19 is spreading at its fastest rate since June. This past month in Arizona we have seen gradual increases in case counts, hospitalizations, ICU beds in use and ventilators in use.…
The Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson companies had announced the pause of their coronavirus and therapy ACTIV-3 clinical trials this month due to safety concerns of their candidates. These…
As part of CVS Health’s ongoing effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing and help slow the spread of the virus, the company today announced plans to expand COVID-19 testing…
Although flu season is looming, COVID-19 is an unforeseen addition to be aware of this year and it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself and get a…
When COVID-19 hit the United States, telehealth quickly became the frontline solution for medical care. Not only did it stem the flow of patients to emergency rooms, but it provided…
Devoted Health, one of the fastest-growing Medicare Advantage plans in the United States, has launched in Arizona across Maricopa County and is enrolling members during the current Medicare Annual Enrollment Period that started on…
Gilead Sciences, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. As…
A breast cancer survivor and longtime supporter of the University of Arizona has given $8.5 million to the UArizona Cancer Center to strengthen the center’s breast cancer patient care and research programs.…
New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, demonstrating for the first time the feasibility of the method. Currently diagnosed by clinical signs and symptoms but…
The Tohono O’odham Nation announced it is contributing $1 million each to the University of Arizona and Arizona State University to support their world-renowned medical researchers’ efforts to combat the…
A prominent health expert expressed worry Wednesday about rising COVID-19 numbers across Arizona, saying the trend is reminiscent of early summer conditions that preceded a spike in cases and rollback…
It didn’t take long for the first patients to arrive when the new Abrazo Surprise Hospital opened its doors Oct. 12. A wide range of patients were treated in the…
