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Tick boom: A physician’s forecast for summer ’22

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Ticks have proliferated – caused by the combination of overbuilding in previously forested areas, climate change and international trade.

We all know about the tick-borne disease – Lyme – which can cause debilitating nerve and other damage, but what are the new and emerging tick-borne diseases and where are they emerging? What does that mean for communities? What should reporters be writing about right now and what are the under covered stories related to tick-borne diseases? When will there be a vaccine for Lyme? What about the latest treatments and how can communities and individuals prevent getting bitten?

 

Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Markup

The Senate’s (HELP) Committee is holding a special session to review and revise a bill that would make changes to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies. This session is known as a markup.

Innovations in Healthy Aging 2022 Summit: Bridging Academia and Industry

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers and other leaders in the field of aging will discuss health care, legal and environmental issues as they relate to meeting the needs of a diverse, aging population. The event is free and open to the public; it’s hosted by Innovations in Healthy Aging, a strategic initiative of UArizona Health Sciences, Registration is required. To confirm attendance or to schedule interviews, contact Annisa Westcott at annisa@arizona.edu or 520-626-8447.

When/Where: June 8-9 at the University of Arizona Outreach and Collaboration in Washington D.C., and online.

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