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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is becoming a world-class center for medical education, patient care, and research. We aim to prepare Nevada's doctors with the most innovative and technologically advanced forms of medical training while also forming community partnerships to serve the healthcare needs of our diverse and urban population.
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The citywide competition brings UNLV faculty and staff together for friendly rivalry and wellness.
Graduates of UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine are helping reduce the mental healthcare gap in Las Vegas.
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With a physician shortage placing Nevada near the bottom nationwide for pediatric care, Dr. Chelsea Prollamante is committed to making a difference by serving our community.
Orthopaedics chief resident Dr. Jordan Miller wants to take care of collegiate and professional athletes and regular Las Vegas residents after completing his fellowship.
Medicine In The News
Axsome Therapeutics’ Auvelity expanded its label to include treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease patients. It’s just the second FDA-approved drug for this indication, and Axsome’s pill has a safety advantage.
The agency’s decision marks the first approval of a drug with this specific mechanism of action for one of the most burdensome and clinically challenging symptoms of the disease.
Providers of mental health support and families of patients fear the dire consequences that will come from changes to insurance coverage
Up to 76% of patients with Alzheimer’s disease experience agitation, including pacing, restlessness and verbal or physical aggression.
Two guests who stayed at Wynn Las Vegas contracted Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia, in separate instances.
Organizers said mental health will be a key focus of the summit.
