Topic: health and medicine

Latest News

Brad Solomon stands second from right next to a UNLV slot machine
People |

Bradford Solomon credits nutrition and a healthy lifestyle as a way to make a difference on and off the field.

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Research |

UNLV-led study used long-term health data from nearly 1,000 participants to track relationship between DNA methylation and blood pressure.

dental students in white cloats stand in front of UNLV Flashlight
Campus News |

UNLV's School of Dental Medicine draws experienced, internationally-trained dentists seeking U.S. licensure through a 24-month intensive curriculum.

man shows to other male classmates in dental scrubs how to insert an IV
People |

Leveraging his paramedic experience, John Regis leads ACLS workshops that teach classmates to recognize and respond to medical emergencies.

Edwin Avallone, DO (left), with third-year, internal medicine resident Ryan Parto, MD (right).
People |

Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.

UNLV researcher in a lab
Research |

Researchers in UNLV’s Guha Lab are finding simple solutions to the problem of leaky gut that could improve future therapeutics. 

Experts

Headshot of Brenna N. Renn
Assistant Professor of Psychology

An expert in depression, mHealth, and mental health of older adults.

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

An expert in neuroscience, glia biology, and human behavior.

 

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Associate Professor, School of Public Health

An expert in health disparities, children's health, and culturally responsive health communication.

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Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program

An expert in child and adolescent psychiatry and behavioral health.

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Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

A licensed clinical psychologist and expert in addiction, sexual trauma, substance use disorders, and gambling disorder.