Topic: medicine

Med School Student Serves as Lead Author of Alzheimer’s Research Article
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People | September 9, 2020
Justin Bauzon and co-authors explore potential effectiveness of repurposing drugs to combat the degenerative disease.
Staying Balanced During The Pandemic
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People | September 2, 2020
Focusing on the mental health of children helps UNLV psychiatrist Lisa Durette as she faces her own medical challenges.
Breaking The Cycle of Poor Diet to Promote Long-Lasting Health
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Campus News | August 26, 2020
Med School Students Take Special “Health Meets Food” Class
School Of Medicine Expands Foundational Science Faculty
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People | August 19, 2020
Two new profs look forward to helping students achieve their medical dreams.
UNLV Physician Urges More Compassion for Patients with Disabilities
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People | August 12, 2020
Lessons learned from her brother, Michael, prompted Dr. Kate Martin to develop an Honors College course that will urge students to consider the needs of those with differences.
Childhood Fascination with Microscope Leads to Career in Medicine, Research
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Campus News | August 4, 2020
Endocrinologist discusses link between diabetes and COVID-19.
Rare Condition That Affects Children May Be Related to Covid-19
Campus News | July 28, 2020
Colleagues from the UNLV School of Medicine have penned a paper on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
Med School Class of '24 Arrives at UNLV
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People | July 22, 2020
Students begin their medical school studies despite COVID-19.
UNLV Surgeon in High Demand for Life-Changing Procedure
Gastroparesis illustration. Text: Loss of muscles to move food through the digestive. Damages vagus nerves. Food stays in the stomach too long (bezoars). Closed sphincter. Delayed gastric emptying.
People | July 15, 2020
A two-hour procedure performed by Dr. Annabel Barber of the UNLV School of Medicine dramatically improved patient Joan Anderson’s life.
Local Student Helping Lead UNLV School of Medicine Toward Historic Graduation
People | July 8, 2020
Toyokazu “Chris” Endo plans to feed his appetite for service by becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon.
UNLV Pediatrician Breaks Down Language, Cultural Barriers
People | July 1, 2020
Dr. Mayra Jones-Betancourt takes seriously her role as the Latino Medical Student Faculty Advisor at the medical school.
Plastic Surgery Offers Young Doctor a Way to Transform Lives
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People | June 24, 2020
Dr. Mitchell Lyons was inspired by sister's doctor to pursue a career in medicine.