Topic: health and medicine

The Compleat Gamester
Research | May 12, 2015

When did society start linking problem gambling to the concept of addiction? Medical historian Celeste Chamberland discusses the origins in the May 14 Eadington Fellows lecture.

UNLV Engineering students have 4-year-old Hailey Dawson wearing Robohand
Campus News | November 5, 2014

Students worked to create a Robohand for 4-year-old Hailey Dawson using the college's 3-D printer.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | October 14, 2014

Stacey Tovino emphasizes need for health law changes to address disparities.

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Business and Community | June 27, 2014

The planning dean on the new UNLV School of Medicine and what it will mean to Southern Nevada.

Students practice on a dummy
Business and Community | March 21, 2014

UNLV nursing professors share their list of milestones that have affected nurses and improved health care in our state.

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Business and Community | February 12, 2014

UNLV professors weigh in on some of the state’s big battles and quiet victories in community health.

Marya Shegog  poses for camera
Research | September 10, 2013

Nevada ranks at the bottom in attracting the funding it needs for healthcare programs. Marya Shegog of The Lincy Institute says gathering data is critical to helping our community promote healthy living while building a robust economy.

Two people looking at a variety of hot sauces on a table
Research | July 15, 2013

Researchers find elevated lead levels in some hot sauces imported from Mexico; urge enforceable screening standards.