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Some of the most vibrant headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
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.
Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.
Driven by all kinds of research, Dr. Magnus Chun has a keen interest in gastroenterology topics.
From student to resident physician to assistant professor at the medical school, Dr. Ashley Prandecki remains committed to serving Nevada.
Medicine In The News

Trouble concentrating can show up in everyday life in ways that range from mildly frustrating to seriously disruptive, and the symptoms can look different from person to person.
Compared to the days of the coronavirus pandemic a few years ago, customer activity in any pharmacy in the U.S. state of Virginia appears normal. Shelves are well stocked with medications, many of them marked with discounted prices. Yet despite this calm scene, there is growing anticipation of a major crisis in what are known as global supply chains—one that could turn this quiet picture upside down.
A new study published on Sunday in the European Heart Journal found that people who get even small amounts of vigorous exercise each day may be less likely to develop eight major diseases.

Healthcare Nevada, 2026. The bad news? The state ranks at or near the bottom of healthcare rankings in terms of the number of physicians and primary care providers per 100,000 population.

Hospitals and clinics across the Las Vegas valley are continuing to deal with staffing shortages across nearly every level of care, from doctors and nurses to critical support staff. While some progress is being made, medical professionals say the region still has a long way to go to meet the needs of its growing population.

A new COVID variant is spreading quickly. BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada,” is already making its way through 25 states, including Nevada. Although there are no confirmed human cases in Nevada yet, the variant has been detected in Nevada’s wastewater, and this strain may be more contagious.
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