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Antibiotic proves ineffective in treating wheezing in young children in the emergency room

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found no improvement with azithromycin in young children, calling into question a common practice for treating severe wheezing.

Read more at University of Arizona News

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U of A Cancer Center director awarded prestigious Spence Medal

Dr. Dan Theodorescu, director of the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center, received the Spence Medal from the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons.

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Study validates accuracy of depression screening for people with chronic pain

A new study found that a widely used depression screening questionnaire is accurate for people with and without chronic pain, debunking a common misconception that the screening inflates depression scores for people with chronic pain.

Read more at University of Arizona News

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New study to help inform patient, physician choices for sleep apnea treatment

A five-year, nearly $14 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, or PCORI, will support a University of Arizona-led clinical trial comparing three common treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.

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New federally funded center will rely on UArizona expertise to help communities manage extreme heat

May 20, 2024

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$1M gift to UArizona School Garden Workshop launches 'Sprouts House' project

May 15, 2024

A pair of firefighters in full protective equipment hold a hose that is spraying water onto an active fire

Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer in firefighters

May 13, 2024

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UArizona places among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings

May 13, 2024

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UArizona's Marcia Rieke wins $500,000 Gruber Cosmology Prize

May 9, 2024

A graphic with a blue background, red squiggly lines and "Student Made" in the center, under which is written "University of Arizona."

Student entrepreneurs to sell goods and services through new online marketplace

May 7, 2024

Angelina Anani accepts the Mining & Engineering Young Professional Award in February.

Mining Society Recognizes Angelina Anani as Outstanding Young Professional

May 6, 2024

A silicon wafer with a phononic device is being tested under a microscope.

Good vibrations: New tech may lead to smaller, more powerful wireless devices

May 3, 2024

Jay Quade (left) and Jordan Abell, a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Geosciences (right) looking for optimal samples.

Geochemist Jay Quade elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 1, 2024

Panelists and moderators of the Copper is Critical event in Washington, D.C. pose for a picture.

University of Arizona mining, mineral expertise shines in Washington, D.C.

April 26, 2024

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UArizona-led CyVerse part of $20M NSF award to catalyze biosciences discoveries

April 25, 2024

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Early trauma cuts life short for red squirrels. Climate change could make matters worse

April 24, 2024

Ground and the sky

Human activities have an intense impact on Earth's deep subsurface fluid flow

April 23, 2024

a man looking out across Biosphere 2's artificial ocean

Every day is Earth Day at Biosphere 2

April 22, 2024

University of Arizona selected to participate in NSF-NobleReach Emerge partnership aimed at speeding biotechnology development and translation

April 22, 2024

A view of the Earth's interior layers

Geologists rewind the clock to reveal secrets about Earth's mysterious mantle

April 19, 2024

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Taking law to the final frontier

April 16, 2024

This artist's illustration shows the impact of Pluto by another large body.

How Pluto got its 'heart'

April 15, 2024

Astronaut kneels on the lunar surface to install technology

Humans will again set foot on the moon; this time, they'll have UArizona science in tow

April 12, 2024

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UArizona Space4 Center part of international AI space sustainability project

April 8, 2024

Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt is seen walking on the surface of the moon, collecting samples.

How the moon turned itself inside out

April 8, 2024

Doctor and a patient

New AI coaching bot may enhance medical education, training

April 4, 2024

University of Arizona sociologist receives NSF CAREER award to study the “science of science”

April 4, 2024

University of Arizona researchers use JWST to study a faraway potential water world

April 3, 2024