Dr. Heidi M. Mansour investigates and designs innovative treatments, including new drugs and advanced delivery mechanisms, to treat unmet medical needs in lung diseases such as COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. Her goal is to see these dry powder inhalers end up on pharmacy shelves, helping patients live better lives.
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy have discovered a compound found in annatto, a natural food additive, that prevents the formation of cancer cells and skin damage from UV radiation. The compound, bixin, may be valuable in the prevention and treatment of human skin cancers.
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy have discovered a link between nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and drug metabolism. NASH, an increasingly common but often undiagnosed liver disease, can cause toxic levels of certain medications to be retained in the body.
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy have discovered a potent inhibitor of colorectal cancer in mice by adding cinnamaldehyde to their diet. This compound, found in cinnamon, allows animals' cells to protect themselves against carcinogens through detoxification and repair.
A University of Arizona study found that having health insurance does not protect Arizonans from accumulating medical debt, which can delay or forego necessary medical care. The research also highlights the importance of portable and universal healthcare to prevent coverage gaps and reduce medical debt.
A study conducted at the University of Arizona found that only 28% of pharmacies' clinical decision support software correctly identified clinically significant drug-drug interactions. Pharmacists should be familiar with how their computer system identifies drug interactions to reduce medication errors.
The University of Arizona Superfund Research Program will receive $14 million to investigate metal-laden dust, water contamination and their health effects. The program aims to minimize mine dust and water leachate, stabilize arsenic residuals, and monitor pollutant distribution in air and water.
Researchers at the University of Arizona are working on a novel, non-invasive lung test to measure airway fluid composition in cystic fibrosis patients. The study aims to compare the accuracy of this test with the invasive bronchoalveolar lavage procedure.
Research by University of Arizona College of Pharmacy found that prescribers identify only 42.7% of drug interactions correctly. This highlights the need for better education and awareness about potential drug-drug interactions among health professionals.
A study published in NEJM reports that administering scorpion-specific antivenom to children with severe nerve poisoning from scorpion stings results in rapid symptom resolution, often within two hours. The antivenom was effective in treating all 15 children involved in the study, saving lives and reducing treatment costs.
A $1.7 million study will investigate how the body metabolizes ecstasy, a 'hug drug' with serious negative effects on brain function. The research aims to identify individuals at risk of long-term adverse effects from the drug.
A new study by University of Arizona College of Pharmacy researchers found that pharmacists' workloads increase the potential for medication errors. The study analyzed data from 672 pharmacies and found that each additional prescription filled per hour increased the risk of dispensing potentially harmful combinations of medications.