{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"117771","title":"What the eye may reveal about Alzheimer\u2019s","body":"Last month, Yalin Wang went to the eye doctor and left with the usual aftereffects: dilated pupils and hours of light sensitivity. For most patients, it is a minor inconvenience. For Wang, an Arizona State University professor developing AI tools for medical imaging, it was a reminder of the\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-11-03T15:38:22-07:00\u0022\u003E11\/03\/2026-3:38pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"An ASU professor is collaborating with key Arizona health experts on new artificial intelligence tools to use retinal scans to diagnose Alzheimer\u2019s disease before symptoms appear.","teaser":"Last month, Yalin Wang went to the eye doctor and left with the usual aftereffects: dilated pupils and hours of light sensitivity. 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Some people might consume more in the company of others or in certain situations or locations.\u0026nbsp;Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology examines these nuances by leveraging the smartphone most of us carry.\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-24T09:27:05-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/24\/2026-9:27am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology, using data provided in real time through smartphone apps, shows that people with preexisting cannabis use problems consume more when in the company of others.","teaser":"Substance use, including cannabis, is not one-size-fits-all. Some people might consume more in the company of others or in certain situations or locations.\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-yoda-497072362-20296403.jpg?itok=rEWxNwB6","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260924-science-and-technology-realtime-data-provides-nuanced-look-likelihood-cannabis-use","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Psychology Department","contributor-contact-information-name":"Kimberlee D\u2019Ardenne","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-965-7598","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-yoda-497072362-20296403.jpg?itok=rEWxNwB6","image_alt":"A black-and-white close-up from behind a person holding a smartphone while smoke swirls past their head.","image_caption":"Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology using ecological momentary assessments (surveys given through smartphone apps) shows that people with preexisting cannabis use problems consume more when in the company of others. 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The authors say the gap exposes a critical weakness in the nation\u0026#039;s disease surveillance network.","teaser":"A new study led by an Arizona State University researcher found that a fast-moving strain of bird flu went undetected in North American wild birds for roughly three mont","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-cigdem-bilgin-2154409770-33233646.jpg?itok=o-2IPsw3","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260923-science-and-technology-bird-flu-strain-circulated-undetected-months-asu-study-finds","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Rithwik Kalale","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-cigdem-bilgin-2154409770-33233646.jpg?itok=o-2IPsw3","image_alt":"A flock of birds flying in a V formation against a clear blue sky with fluffy clouds.","image_caption":"Stock image from Pexels by \u00c7i\u011fdem Bilgin","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering|Biodesign Institute|College of Health Solutions|Knowledge Enterprise","interests":"Biology|Bioscience|Environment|Health care|Science|Research","audiences":"Alumni|Faculty|Community|Students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"116451","title":"ASU\u0027s online social work master\u2019s degree marks 10 years of expanding access","body":"For\u0026nbsp;Remi Lafayette, the path to becoming a social worker started with one who cared enough to help him figure that path out.Lafayette, a U.S. Army veteran, was at a Veterans Affairs hospital when the staff social worker asked him why he had joined the military in the first place.\u0026nbsp;To get\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-01T11:02:58-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/01\/2026-11:02am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Last week, ASU\u0026#039;s School of Social Work marked 10 years of offering the online Master of Social Work. Thousands of students have completed the degree, boosting the training in a high-demand field where employment growth is twice the national average.","teaser":"For\u0026nbsp;Remi Lafayette, the path to becoming a social worker started with one who cared enough to help him figure that pat","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/2026-aug_onlineSWgradsspring26.jpg?itok=YePDXnb5","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260901-university-news-asu-online-social-work-masters-degree-marks-10-years-expanding-access","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions","contributor-contact-information-name":"Ayrel Clark-Proffitt","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Downtown Phoenix campus, Online","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/2026-aug_onlineSWgradsspring26.jpg?itok=YePDXnb5","image_alt":"Online graduates from the School of Social Work pose outside Desert Financial Arena after the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions convocation in May 2026.","image_caption":"Online graduates from ASU\u0026#039;s School of Social Work pose outside Desert Financial Arena after the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions convocation in May. 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Some are desperate enough to travel outside the United States for experimental therapies that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.A cursory Google search\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-31T14:48:54-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/31\/2026-2:48pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"A $5 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services could help researchers learn more about the safety and efficacy of ibogaine, a psychedelic compound being studied for its potential to treat serious mental health symptoms and improve quality of life.","teaser":"For people living with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or addiction, existing treatments do not always bring relief.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/27%20KE%20Story%20Banner_Ibogaine.png?itok=z3bij-z2","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260831-health-and-medicine-barrow-asu-embark-one-first-clinical-trials-ibogaine-us","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Pete Zrioka","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/27%20KE%20Story%20Banner_Ibogaine.png?itok=z3bij-z2","image_alt":"An illustration of the ibogaine plant blending into neurons","image_caption":"Ibogaine, a psychoactive compound derived from a shrub found in Central Africa, has long been reported to help those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and addiction. However, its status as a Schedule I drug has limited its study in the United States, with patients instead seeking treatment at unregulated clinics abroad. Illustration by Andy Keena\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering|School of Life Sciences|Department of Psychology|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Health Care Compliance and Regulations|Bioscience|Health care|Psychology|Research","audiences":"Alumni|Donors|Faculty|Veterans|Policymakers|Students","locations":"Downtown Phoenix campus|Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"116176","title":"New research uncovers link between menopause and blood pressure shifts","body":"Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, depression \u2014 these are just some of the health challenges research has shown women experience during their menopausal transition.\u0026nbsp;While cardiovascular disease is often associated with elevated levels of blood pressure, the impact of menopause on blood\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-21T13:27:52-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/21\/2026-1:27pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"A recent ASU study examined the relationship between menopause, blood pressure and hypertension among Tsimane women, a highly active Bolivian forager-horticulturalist community, and U.S. women. Findings revealed that blood pressure shifts may be a shared, universal part of the menopause transition.","teaser":"Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, depression \u2014 these are just some of the health challenges research has shown women experience during their menopausal transition.\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/IMG_4774.JPG?h=2e72056c\u0026amp;itok=H5kOYGa9","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260821-health-and-medicine-new-research-uncovers-link-between-menopause-and-blood-pressure-shifts","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mara Busch","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/IMG_4774.JPG?h=2e72056c\u0026amp;itok=H5kOYGa9","image_alt":"Image of a Tsimane woman smiling","image_caption":"Despite extremely low rates of cardiovascular disease among Tsimane women, a highly active Bolivian forager-horticulturalist community, new research suggests blood pressure shifts may be a shared, universal pattern of the menopause transition. Photo courtesy of Sam Wann","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change|Institute of Human Origins|Center for Evolution and Medicine|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Anthropology|Healthy Living|Health care|Science|Social science|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Graduate students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being|SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"116161","title":"ASU-led project to examine psychedelic therapy for mental health","body":"About 30% of people diagnosed with depression don\u2019t respond to standard first-line medication or therapy. With post-traumatic stress disorder, the nonresponse rates to medication and cognitive behavioral therapy may be as high as 40% and 50%, respectively.This leaves patients with few clinically\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-21T11:42:10-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/21\/2026-11:42am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Arizona State University researchers are taking a closer look at the promise of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Backed by a $4 million federal award, researchers are investigating how these compounds work, who is most likely to benefit and who may be at risk.","teaser":"About 30% of people diagnosed with depression don\u2019t respond to standard first-line medication or therapy.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Pete%20Story%20Header%20%281%29.jpg?itok=IHJmno9H","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260821-health-and-medicine-asuled-project-examine-psychedelic-therapy-mental-health","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Pete Zrioka","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus, Downtown Phoenix campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Pete%20Story%20Header%20%281%29.jpg?itok=IHJmno9H","image_alt":"An illustration representative of a mind opening and making new connections. 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Before a\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-20T08:00:00-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/20\/2026-8:00am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Vaccines protect most people from serious illness, but the strength of that protection can vary considerably from one person to another. Some people produce a robust immune response, while others respond only weakly. A new study led by Arizona State University helps us understand why.","teaser":"Vaccines protect most people from serious illness, but the strength of that protection can vary considerably from one person to another. Some people produce a robust immune response, while others respond only weakly.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/labaer-cell-press-asu-banner.png?itok=M0NRNnQh","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260820-science-and-technology-why-immune-responses-vaccines-vary-person-person","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Biodesign Institute at ASU","contributor-contact-information-name":"Richard Harth","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-0378","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/labaer-cell-press-asu-banner.png?itok=M0NRNnQh","image_alt":"Graphic illustration depicting the silhouettes of a person giving another person a shot.","image_caption":"ASU researchers used AI to analyze antibodies already present in the blood, uncovering patterns that may reveal a person\u2019s \u201cimmune readiness\u201d before vaccination. The findings could eventually help identify who is likely to mount a strong response \u2014 and who may need additional protection. Graphic by Jason Drees\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|Biodesign Virginia G. Piper Center for Personalized Diagnostics|Clinical Testing Lab|School of Molecular Sciences|School of Life Sciences|Biodesign Institute|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Bioscience|Health care|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Community","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"116106","title":"Developing the faculty who prepare tomorrow\u2019s nurses","body":"Jennilin Boone has a passion for nursing.For 20 years, she worked in critical care while envisioning a time when she could pursue her master\u2019s degree. After her husband lost his job three years ago, Boone thought she had to put those dreams on hold \u2014 until she was offered a scholarship to Arizona\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-19T13:24:19-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/19\/2026-1:24pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"More than 170 students are benefiting from a Department of Labor grant that is helping ASU educate nursing faculty to address the state\u2019s nursing shortage.","teaser":"Jennilin Boone has a passion for nursing.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/J.jpg?itok=kjc50AUL","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260819-health-and-medicine-developing-faculty-who-prepare-tomorrows-nurses","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU Health","contributor-contact-information-name":"Jessica Carpenter","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/J.jpg?itok=kjc50AUL","image_alt":"Woman smiling in a selfie of her in a room with medical manakins in hospital beds.","image_caption":"Jennilin Boone pursued her graduate degree online while supporting her family thanks to a Department of Labor grant. 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Photo by Fervor Creative\/Arizona State University\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n","related_story":"","news_units":"The GAME School|Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts|ASU Online|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences|Sandra Day O\u0026#039;Connor College of Law|Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication","interests":"Education|Health care|Humanities|Journalism|Law|Academics|Arts and Entertainment|Career development","audiences":"Campus students|Online students|Prospective students","locations":"California|Downtown Phoenix campus|Tempe campus|Online","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 04 Quality Education","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"University news"}},{"node":{"nid":"115861","title":"What is \u2018food noise?\u2019 ASU researchers examine the implications of an ill-defined problem","body":"In recent years, researchers have noticed the sudden emergence of the concept of \u0022food noise\u0022 being used in popular discourse.Google Trends tracking of the term by an ASU linguistic anthropologist found very little interest before 2023, followed by very rapid growth. But where did this concept come\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-11T10:31:06-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/11\/2026-10:31am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"In recent years, researchers have noticed a sudden emergence of the concept of \u0026quot;food noise\u0026quot; \u2014\u00a0defined as intrusive, persistent, preoccupying and unwanted thoughts about food \u2014 being used in popular discourse. ASU researchers are examining the sudden rise in this concept and how it may affect GLP-1 consumers.","teaser":"In recent years, researchers have noticed the sudden emergence of the concept of \u0022food noise\u0022 being used in popular discourse.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Untitled%20design.png?itok=KKNCjAvc","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260811-health-and-medicine-what-food-noise-asu-researchers-examine-implications-illdefined","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mara Busch","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Untitled%20design.png?itok=KKNCjAvc","image_alt":"A table with various food and drink items","image_caption":"New research from ASU\u2019s Center for Global Health in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change examines the sudden rise in the concept of \u0026quot;food noise,\u0026quot; arguing more clarity is needed on the topic before it is integrated into clinical use. 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Laborin is part of the Public Health Technology Corps, which provides students in ASU\u2019s School of Technology for Public Health the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse set of community partners on technology-focused public health projects. 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Denny Sanford dies at 90","body":"T. Denny Sanford\u2019s name is associated with major philanthropic gifts throughout the U.S. With few exceptions, they are associated with the health and welfare of children and young people \u2014 such as the Sanford Children\u2019s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, built to resemble a fairy-tale castle.\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-18T19:09:20-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/18\/2026-7:09pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"T. Denny Sanford died July 18 at the age of 90 and will be remembered for his many contributions to benefit children, higher education, health care, workforce development and the arts.","teaser":"T. 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In reality, there are more than 250 distinct professions in the field.\u0026nbsp;This summer, a\u0026nbsp;new BBC mini-documentary is bringing attention to one of them: community health workers.\u0026nbsp;The\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-17T09:59:07-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/17\/2026-9:59am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU\u2019s College of Health Solutions Community Health Worker Training Program is preparing students to reach some of Arizona\u2019s most vulnerable populations.","teaser":"When people think of health care professionals, what often comes to mind are doctors and nurses. 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She\u2019s short of breath, nauseous and having trouble urinating.The nurses taking care of Fields have questions about her condition, so they ask their coworker Avery, who immediately responds with the information they need.It\u2019s a\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-14T10:46:26-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/14\/2026-10:46am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU nursing students are evaluating an agentic AI nurse assist to determine if it can effectively be used in real-world health care settings. The initiative is part of a broader commitment to recognizing AI as a necessary tool for nursing.","teaser":"Regina Fields is a 35-year-old woman with an acute kidney injury. She\u2019s short of breath, nauseous and having trouble urinating.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/20260709%20Agentic%20AI%20Nurse%20Avery%20956.jpg?itok=hTl1cHq9","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260714-health-and-medicine-asu-students-evaluate-agentic-ai-nurse-assists-knowhow","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Scott Bordow","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/20260709%20Agentic%20AI%20Nurse%20Avery%20956.jpg?itok=hTl1cHq9","image_alt":"Three nursing students wearing scrubs sit at a conference table listening to an instructor while a screen at the front of the room displays the words \u0026quot;Regina Fields Case Study.\u0026quot; ","image_caption":"From left: Clinical Assistant Professor Heidi Nechy, fourth-year nursing student Nefertari Rincon and third-year nursing student Bharati Attreya listen as Clinical Assistant Professor Jessica Gentes describes a simulated case study with assistance from Avery, an agentic AI nurse assist, on Thursday, July 9. 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This infectious disease causes over 10 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year \u2014 including some close to home.\u201cA large TB outbreak recently\u0026nbsp;occurred\u0026nbsp;in the Kansas City area, with 68\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-10T15:41:20-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/10\/2026-3:41pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU researchers are developing technology that helps doctors quickly find out whether a patient\u2019s tuberculosis is resistant to new drugs, leading to faster, more effective treatment.","teaser":"Tuberculosis is an ancient disease that still threatens human health around the world today. 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Conflicting communications.\u0026nbsp;The COVID-19 pandemic showed that responding to infectious disease outbreaks is a broad-spectrumed effort \u2014 involving everything from first responders to supply chains.To\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-09T13:13:02-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/09\/2026-1:13pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"\u201cPreparedness isn\u0026#039;t something you build during an emergency. It\u0026#039;s something that has to be developed ... long before a crisis occurs,\u201d said project lead Sam Whitman.","teaser":"Widespread shortages of personal protection equipment. Deep burnout among health care workers. 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Which communities are most affected by measles, avian flu, valley fever or mosquito-borne diseases, and how can\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-25T11:07:36-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/25\/2026-11:07am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The ASU Health Observatory was created to help Arizonans navigate public health risks throughout the state. 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ASU Health Observatory Executive Director Dave Engelthaler warns that a strong El Ni\u00f1o could increase rodent populations and raise the risk of human exposure.","teaser":"Earlier this month, hantavirus made local headlines following a confirmed\u0026nbsp;death due to the rod","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/hantavirus.jpg?itok=Bszrl_uF","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260622-health-and-medicine-what-arizona-should-understand-about-hantavirus","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Pete Zrioka","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Downtown Phoenix campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/hantavirus.jpg?itok=Bszrl_uF","image_alt":"An image of a deer mouse, surrounded by a viral overlay, grasses, water and storm clouds \u2014 representing the connection between animals, the environment and human health. 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ASU experts answer questions about the shortage, why the black box warning was removed and what options women have if they can\u2019t get their patches.","teaser":"In November 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced that hormone therapies for menopause would no longer carry a black box warning about serious risks such as heart attack, stroke and breast cancer.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/iStock-1465332338.jpg?itok=AVal9woa","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260616-health-and-medicine-asu-experts-answer-questions-about-estrogen-patch-shortage","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Scott Bordow","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/iStock-1465332338.jpg?itok=AVal9woa","image_alt":"Woman placing a patch on her arm.","image_caption":"iStock photo","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management|Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation|W. 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It shapes how patients understand information, how teams collaborate and how health organizations engage the communities they serve.\u0026nbsp;But communication is rarely the primary focus of professional training. As\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-12T12:55:44-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/12\/2026-12:55pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Communication plays a critical role in nearly every aspect of health and wellness but is rarely the primary focus of professional training. ASU is addressing that gap with a new health communication concentration for graduate students.","teaser":"Communication plays a critical role in nearly every aspect of health and wellness. It shapes how patients understand information, how teams collaborate and how health organizations engage the communities they serve.\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/iStock-1277148425.jpg?itok=7s1ZaQEt","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260612-health-and-medicine-new-degree-focus-helps-health-professionals-boost-their-communication","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Hugh Downs School of Human Communication","contributor-contact-information-name":"Charles Najera","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/iStock-1277148425.jpg?itok=7s1ZaQEt","image_alt":"A man giving a presentation to health care professionals","image_caption":"iStock photo","related_story":"","news_units":"Hugh Downs School of Human Communication|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Health care|Humanities","audiences":"Graduate students|Prospective students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"114901","title":"\u2018Invisible\u2019 unsheltered young adults vulnerable to exploitation","body":"Arizona State University social work Professor\u0026nbsp;Dominique Roe-Sepowitz has a clear takeaway message from a recent survey on youth experiences: \u201cDon\u2019t forget these kids.\u201dThe newly released report, \u201c2025 Youth Experiences Survey: Exploring the Human Trafficking Experiences of Unsheltered Young\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-10T11:26:12-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/10\/2026-11:26am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The ASU Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research\u0026#039;s newest report on the trafficking experiences of unsheltered young adults in Arizona reflects the dire conditions and continuous threats faced by 18- to 24-year-olds who are homeless.","teaser":"Arizona State University social work Professor\u0026nbsp;Dominique Roe-Sepowitz has a clear takeaway message from a recent survey","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/250327%20ASU%20Downtown%20Phoenix%20Campus%20-%20Beauty%20Shots%20-%20MP%20029.jpg?itok=UfyG07X6","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260610-local-national-and-global-affairs-invisible-unsheltered-young-adults-vulnerable","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions","contributor-contact-information-name":"Ayrel Clark-Proffitt","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Downtown Phoenix campus, Tucson","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/250327%20ASU%20Downtown%20Phoenix%20Campus%20-%20Beauty%20Shots%20-%20MP%20029.jpg?itok=UfyG07X6","image_alt":"A photo looking west at Civic Space Park and the sculpture \u0026quot;Her Secret is Patience.\u0026quot;","image_caption":"ASU file photo","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Social Work|Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions","interests":"Community service|Social embeddedness|Health care|Public service|Social justice|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Media|Community|Policymakers","locations":"Downtown Phoenix campus|Tucson","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being|SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Local, national and global affairs"}},{"node":{"nid":"114716","title":"ASU alum brings life-changing robotics to LA operating rooms","body":"Nicholas Santos-Ramirez calls in to an interview about his experience at Arizona State University around 5 p.m. It\u2019s just another step in his busy day, on his way home from one of the five hospitals he frequents in the LA area.Earlier in his life, he might not have imagined working alongside\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-04T14:18:32-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/04\/2026-2:18pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Nicholas Santos-Ramirez had never heard of a degree in health entrepreneurship and innovation \u2014 until he met with a counselor at Arizona State University. Today, he trains LA surgeons on an award-winning robotic system.","teaser":"Nicholas Santos-Ramirez calls in to an interview about his experience at Arizona State University around 5 p.m. It\u2019s just another step in his busy day, on his way home from one of the five hospitals he frequents in the LA area.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/image0.png?h=5907f261\u0026amp;itok=kXckjCvS","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260604-sun-devil-community-asu-alum-brings-lifechanging-robotics-la-operating-rooms","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU Outreach Hub","contributor-contact-information-name":"Renae Hintze","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Online, California","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-06\/image0.png?h=5907f261\u0026amp;itok=kXckjCvS","image_alt":"Two men in surgical scrubs stand next to a large robot with several arms.","image_caption":"Nicholas Santos-Ramirez (left), an ASU Double Devil alum, poses next to the da Vinci 5 robot with Dr. Nojan Toomari, a master robotic general surgeon. 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Arizona State University President Michael Crow is a risk taker who challenges conventional thinking.And that\u2019s why John Neil, chief physician executive and network strategy officer for HonorHealth, thinks the agreement for\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-05T16:31:21-07:00\u0022\u003E05\/05\/2026-4:31pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"As the primary clinical affiliate for the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, HonorHealth will help develop a unique, nationally recognized medical education program while working alongside ASU to create a new and improved health care system in Arizona.","teaser":"The health care field is traditionally cautious and slow to change. 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