The origin of the term “paramedic” is from the military. Medics, often called corpsmen, were trained to care for injured military personnel in the battlefield setting and in field hospitals. Despite the rumors, the term paramedic had nothing to do with parachutes. It simply meant that they were “non-doctors” (paraprofessionals) who provided medical care in the military setting.

Local educational institutions, like UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, will offer residencies at Comprehensive for graduating physicians.

As you get ready to head out on your summer vacation, an expert is saying there's really one thing of vital importance that you should pack besides your passports and sunscreen.

Daylight saving time isn't just a seasonal inconvenience – it may also pose significant neuropsychological risks for the hundreds of millions of people worldwide who experience biannual clock shifts, especially those living with chronic mental illnesses. That's according to a major new study by a team of researchers from New Mexico State University's College of Health, Education and Social Transformation and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

UNLV professor Edwin Oh joined ARC Reno on Wednesday to discuss new research showing hospital wastewater monitoring may help detect dangerous drug-resistant C. auris outbreaks months before patients show symptoms. The study involved researchers and public health partners across Nevada, including the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory in Reno. Researchers say the technology could help hospitals identify outbreaks earlier and improve response times.

A deadly fungus called C. auris can be detected in sewer water from hospitals and nursing homes five months before it shows up in clinical tests of patients, according to a new study. 

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can occur when the body has an extreme response to an infection. In this case, the infection was pneumonia, which can start in the lungs and, in severe cases, lead to sepsis.

Having your period when you also have sickle cell disease (SCD) can pose unique challenges, including more severe cramps. Blood loss and fluctuating hormones can even set off a sickle cell crisis.

Out now is the 10th annual Alzheimer's Drug Development Pipeline Report.

Vegas Inc’s Health Care Headliners recognizes the medical professionals whose work strengthens healthcare in Southern Nevada. Physicians, researchers, educators and administrators alike are helping meet the community’s most urgent health care needs while working to ensure quality care remains accessible for years to come.

The Wall Street Journal first reported that Biopharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb is bringing Anthropic’s flagship Claude product to more than 30,000 of its employees. The company plans to deepen its use of artificial intelligence and AI agents for a variety of functions, from research to clinical development and corporate functions.

Candida auris presents ongoing challenges for Nevada’s healthcare facilities. In 2025, the Silver State on its own accounted for 22% of the nation’s nearly 7,200 C. auris cases — reporting 1,605 infections to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and outpacing California’s roughly 1,550 cases and Texas’ 830. When adjusted for population, Nevada logged 20 times more cases per capita than its coastal neighbor.