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Current Medicine News
Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.
Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.
Dr. Declan Feery credits his great teaching to lessons learned from his attendings and co-residents while working with medical students.
Some of the biggest news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
UNLV researcher Soon Cho takes on the nascent space of human relationships with artificial intelligence, and the impacts of using chatbots for therapy.
Faria Tavacoli is the first Nevada student to be selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.
Medicine In The News
Over the past few years, scientists have learned that Ozempic and related drugs developed to treat Type 2 diabetes can improve the health of the liver, kidney and heart. Is it such a stretch to think they could also treat neurological disorders? Perhaps — at least when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease.
A federal vaccine advisory committee voted to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born or before they leave the hospital. For decades, the shots have been widely considered to be a public health success for preventing hundreds of thousands of illnesses.
Australia has implemented a ban on social media apps for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health and the addictive nature of platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The decision has sparked discussions in the United States about whether a similar move should be considered.
Nevada cities may now be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars more in workers compensation for lung disease claims from first responders after a surprise bill passed out of the recent special legislative session.
The holiday season, while joyous, can also be a source of significant stress for many. Dawn Moore, the clinic director of the Center for Individual, Couple and Family Counseling at UNLV, offers valuable advice on how to navigate this challenging time.
A work holiday party. Gatherings and gift exchanges with friends. A brunch for which my husband and I will be hosting more than 20 family members. Cleaning, decorating, shopping, cooking, card-writing, charity efforts. Those are just some of the things keeping me busy at this time of year. I’m sure many of you have your own long lists.
