Retinal Implants Get New Tech That Could Improve Clarity
Wolfgang Fink, member of the joint U.S.-German research team developing product said current retinal implants allow people to see, but only basic, blurry shapes.
Tucsonan Helps Philippines Relief Efforts
Arizonan coordinating emergency medical aid on Leyte Island with Doctors Without Borders.
AZ Week: Child Abuse Victim Gives Back as Foster Parent
Daniela Preciado says she sees herself in many of the kids she cares for now that she has reached adulthood.
Further Cuts to Food Stamps Worry Local Food Bank Officials
As part of Farm Bill, Senate wants to cut $4B from program's budget in next 10 years, while House wants $40B.
Report: AZ Homelessness Has Decreased in Past 3 Years
US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development found 13,700 homeless individuals in 2010, compared to 10,600 in 2013.
AZ's Rate of Uninsured Children Third Highest in US, Report Says
Georgetown University study found 13.2 percent of Arizona's kids don't have health coverage.
Book Club Raises Mental Health Awareness, Builds Community
Two volunteers work to create a forum for learning about mental illness that welcomes a growing group of interested readers.
Tucsonan Struggles to Find a Kidney, Turns to Facebook
Don Do, a 23-year-old former UA student, created an event page to reach out to people, hoping to find a donor.
Obamacare Issues Affect AZ Medicaid Enrollment
Arizona expanded its Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS, under the Affordable Care Act.
Health Centers Enroll 8,000 in First Month of Medicaid Expansion
Arizona officials estimate 300,000 people are eligible for the state’s Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS.
UAMC to Launch Electronic Health Records System
Starting Nov. 1 the hospital will begin storing its medical records online; such method has been used in the U.S. since the 1960s.Psychological Treatment Could Help Breast Cancer Survivors
Emotional, social aspects of healing provide physicians with powerful ally; AZ Cancer Center incorporating methods.New Procedure Aids Doctors Unblock Arteries of PAD Patients
Peripheral artery disease is a serious illness in which plaque buildup blocks blood flow in arteries away from the heart.UA Researchers Discover How Nerve Cells Make Connections
This is an important step towards curing conditions like spinal cord injuries and Alzheimer's.
AZ Week: Here Comes Obamacare
Debate over it continues raging, even as insurers, doctors, businesses prepare for enrollments come October.
