
Randy J Horwitz
- Medical Director, Integrative Medicine
- Professor, Medicine - (Clinical Scholar Track)
Contact
- (520) 626-6476
- Program in Integrative Med.
- Tucson, AZ 85724
- randyh@arizona.edu
Awards
- William S. Silvers, MD Integrative Allergy & Immunology Annual Lecture Award
- National Jewish Health, Spring 2022
- Integrative Medicine Physician of the Year
- American Board of Integrative Medicine, Summer 2021
Interests
Teaching
Undergraduate Medical Education, Immunology, Integrative Medicine
Research
Immunology, Integrative Medicine, Evolutionary Medicine
Courses
2022-23 Courses
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Clinical Reasoning: An Intro
MED 101 (Fall 2022) -
Integrative Medicine Capstone
MED 898B (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Clinical Reasoning: An Intro
MED 101 (Spring 2022)
Scholarly Contributions
Books
- Muller, D., & Horwitz, R. (2022). Integrative Rheumatology (Weil Integrative Medicine Library).. Oxford University Press.
- Horwitz, R., & Muller, D. (2010). Integrative Rheumatology. Oxford University Press.
Chapters
- Horwitz, R. J., & Busse, W. W. (2022). Asthma in Adults. In Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment(pp 105--130). Humana Press Totowa, NJ.
- Horwitz, R. J. (2018). The allergic patient. In Integrative Medicine: Fourth Edition(pp 300--309). Elsevier.
- Moss, M. H., Horwitz, R. J., & Lemanske, R. F. (2000). Allergic disease. In Allergic Diseases(pp 1--16). Springer.
- Horwitz, R. J., & Busse, W. W. (1997). Asthma in Adults. In Allergic Diseases(pp 105--130). Springer.
- Horwitz, R. J., & Lemanske, R. F. (1997). Allergic Disease. In Allergic Diseases(pp 1--14). Springer.
Journals/Publications
- Boolchandani, H., Horwitz, R., & Soffer, G. (2021). An integrative medicine review of primary prevention of allergy in pediatrics. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 102695.
- Horwitz, R., & Maizes, V. (2021). Integrative Medicine and the Long Hauler Syndrome—We Meet Again. The American Journal of Medicine, 134(4), 418--419.
- Wong, K. H., Horwitz, R., & Soffer, G. K. (2021). Immunoglobulin G food testing. Annals of Allergy, Asthma \& Immunology, 126(6), 611--612.
- Alschuler, L., Chiasson, A. M., Horwitz, R., Sternberg, E., Crocker, R., Weil, A., & Maizes, V. (2020). Integrative medicine considerations for convalescence from mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease. Explore.
- Alschuler, L., Weil, A., Horwitz, R., Stamets, P., Chiasson, A. M., Crocker, R., & Maizes, V. (2020). Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore (New York, NY), 16(6), 354.
- Maizes, V., Crocker, R. L., Chiasson, A. M., Stamets, P., Horwitz, R. J., Weil, A. T., & Alschuler, L. (2020). Integrative considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore (New York, N.Y.), 16(6), 354-356. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2020.03.007More infoThere is a high level of interest in integrative strategies to augment public health measures to prevent COVID-19 infection and associated pneumonia. Unfortunately, no integrative measures have been validated in human trials as effective specifically for COVID-19. Notwithstanding, this is an opportune time to be proactive. Using available in-vitro evidence, an understanding of the virulence of COVID-19, as well as data from similar, but different, viruses, we offer the following strategies to consider. Again, we stress that these are supplemental considerations to the current recommendations that emphasize regular hand washing, physical distancing, stopping non-essential travel, and obtaining testing in the presence of symptoms.
- Soffer, G. K., Horwitz, R., & Weil, A. (2020). Nonpharmacologic therapeutic possibilities for immunosenescence. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 146(4), 922.
- Sternberg, E. M., Sternberg, E. M., Crocker, R. L., Crocker, R. L., Chiasson, A. M., Chiasson, A. M., Horwitz, R. J., Horwitz, R. J., Maizes, V., Maizes, V., Weil, A. T., Weil, A. T., Alschuler, L. N., & Alschuler, L. N. (2020). Integrative medicine considerations for convalescence from mild-to- moderate COVID-19 disease. Explore, 1-9. doi:doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2020.12.005More infoThe majority of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 have mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease. Convalescence from mild-to-moderate (MtoM) COVID-19 disease may be supported by integrative medicine strategies. Integrative Medicine (IM) is defined as healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. Integrative medicine strategies that may support recovery from MtoM COVID-19 are proposed given their clinically studied effects in related conditions. Adoption of an anti-inflammatory diet, supplementation with vitamin D, glutathione, melatonin, Cordyceps, Astragalus and garlic have potential utility. Osteopathic manipulation, Qigong, breathing exercises and aerobic exercise may support pulmonary recovery. Stress reduction, environmental optimization, creative expression and aromatherapy can provide healing support and minimize enduring trauma. These modalities would benefit from clinical trials in people recovering from COVID-19 infection.
- Crocker, R. L., Hurwitz, J. T., Grizzle, A. J., Abraham, I., Rehfeld, R., Horwitz, R., Weil, A. T., & Maizes, V. (2019). Real-world evidence from the Integrative Medicine Primary Care Trial (IMPACT): assessing patient-reported outcomes at baseline and 12-month follow-up. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019.
- Crocker, R. L., Grizzle, A. J., Hurwitz, J. T., Rehfeld, R. A., Abraham, I., Horwitz, R., Weil, A., & Maizes, V. (2017). Integrative medicine primary care: assessing the practice model through patients’ experiences. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 17(1), 1--8.
- Horwitz, R., & Maizes, V. (2017). Environmental sensitivity as a trigger of erythema nodosum and perimenopausal symptoms. Case Reports, 2017, bcr--2017.
- Yeh, G. Y., & Horwitz, R. (2017). Integrative medicine for respiratory conditions: asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Medical Clinics, 101(5), 925--941.
- Klatt, M., Huerta, T., Gascon, G., Sieck, C., Malarkey, W., Bergman, A., Dreusicke, M., Ruff, K. M., Wolever, R., Pung, M., & others, . (2016). The International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA May 17--20, 2016. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 22(6), A1--A142.
- Maizes, V., Horwitz, R., Lebensohn, P., McClafferty, H., Dalen, J., & Weil, A. (2015). The evolution of integrative medical education: the influence of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Journal of integrative medicine, 13(6), 356--362.
- Herman, P. M., Dodds, S. E., Logue, M. D., Abraham, I., Rehfeld, R. A., Grizzle, A. J., Urbine, T. F., Horwitz, R., Crocker, R. L., & Maizes, V. H. (2014). IMPACT-Integrative Medicine PrimAry Care Trial: protocol for a comparative effectiveness study of the clinical and cost outcomes of an integrative primary care clinic model. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14(1), 1--12.
- Maizes, V. H., Crocker, R. L., Horwitz, R., Urbine, T. F., Grizzle, A. J., Rehfeld, R. A., Abraham, I., Logue, M. D., Dodds, S. E., & Herman, P. M. (2014). IMPACT-Integrative Medicine PrimAry Care Trial: protocol for a comparative effectiveness study of the clinical and cost outcomes of an integrative primary care clinic model.
- Dodds, S. E., Herman, P. M., Sechrest, L., Abraham, I., Logue, M. D., Grizzle, A. L., Rehfeld, R. A., Urbine, T. J., Horwitz, R., Crocker, R. L., & others, . (2013). When a whole practice model is the intervention: developing fidelity evaluation components using program theory-driven science for an integrative medicine primary care clinic. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013.
- Horwitz, R. (2013). 12B. Integrative Medicine in the Treatment of Patients with Asthma. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2(1\_suppl), gahmj--2013.
- HORWITZ, R. J. (2011). Nonpharmacologic Approaches to Rheumatologic Conditions. PAIN, 21(1), 45.
- Horwitz, R. (2011). Can Fish Oil Interfere with Chemotherapy?. Alternative Medicine Alert, 14(11), 121--123.
- TWILLMAN, R., BINGHAM, M., LIBRETTO, S., WALTER, J., BATHON, J. M., HORWITZ, R. J., KRONK, S., MALIZIA, D., GLASSMAN, B., DO, G., & others, . (2011). Perspectives on Arthritis. PAIN.
- Horwitz, R. (2005). Controlling asthma: the role of nutrition.. Explore (New York, Ny), 1(5), 393--395.
- Horwitz, R. J., & Lin, R. Y. (2004). Integrative approach to allergy. Integrative Medicine: Principles for Practice. New York: McGraw-Hill, 371--395.
- Maizes, V., & Horwitz, R. (2004). Ethics, education, and integrative medicine. AMA Journal of Ethics, 6(11), 515--517.
- Busse, W. W., McGill, K. A., & Horwitz, R. J. (1999). Leukotriene pathway inhibitors in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clinical \& Experimental Allergy, 29, 110--115.
- Busse, W. W., & Horwitz, R. J. (1998). Asthma In: Middleton E, Jr, Ellis EF, Yunginger JW, Reed CE, Adkinson NF, Jr, Busse WW. Allergy principles \& practice. 5th ed. St. Louis: Mosby, p838--858.
- Busse, W. W., Horwitz, R., & Reed, C. (1998). Allergy: Principles and Practice.. St. Louise: M08by, 838--58.
- Horwitz, R. J., McGILL, K. A., & Busse, W. W. (1998). The role of leukotriene modifiers in the treatment of asthma. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 157(5), 1363--1371.
- Bush, R. K., & Horwitz, R. J. (1997). Allergens and other factors important in atopic disease. Patterson, R.(Ed.). Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Management. Xxi+ 634p. Lippincott-Raven Publishers: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Isbn 0-397-51609-6.; 0 (0). 1997. 75-129..
- Horwitz, R. J. (1997). 1 Allergic Disease. Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment, 1.
- Horwitz, R. J., & Bush, R. K. (1997). Allergens and other factors important in atopic disease. Allergic Diseases, Diagnosis and Management, 5th ed. Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 75--129.
- Horwitz, R. J. (1996). Basic concepts of molecular biology. Immunology and Allergy Clinics, 16(3), 485--516.
- Horwitz, R. J., Busse, W. W., & Malter, J. S. (1996). 369 GM-CSF regulation in human peripheral blood eosinophils. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1(97), 275.
- Horwitz, R., Busse, W., & Malter, J. (1996). GM-CSF Regulation in Human Peripheral Blood Eosinophils. The Journal of Allergy \& Clinical Immunology, 97(1).
- Horwitz, R. J., & Busse, W. W. (1995). Inflammation and asthma. Clinics in chest medicine, 16(4), 583--602.
- Horwitz, R. J., Christiansen, R. G., & Rogers, C. (1991). The acute care theater conference. Academic Medicine, 66(6), 321--2.
- Siegel, M. L., Horwitz, R., Morris, T. D., Di, V., & Siden, E. J. (1985). Isolation and characterization of Abelson murine leukemia virus-transformed mast cell lines from midgestation embryonic placenta. European journal of immunology, 15(11), 1136--1141.
Proceedings Publications
- HORWITZ, R. J., BATES, M. E., & BUSSE, W. W. (1995). RNA AND PROTEIN-SYNTHESIS RATES IN STIMULATED EOSINOPHILS. In JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 95.
Presentations
- Alschuler, L., Sternberg, E. M., Weil, A. T., Chiasson, A. M., Maizes, V., Horwitz, R. J., Horwitz, R. J., Maizes, V., Chiasson, A. M., Weil, A. T., Sternberg, E. M., & Alschuler, L. (2020, April). An Integrative Approach to COVID-19. University of Arizona COVID-19 Webinar Series. Tucson, Arizona.