In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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A Las Vegas plastic surgeon has made it his mission to expand care for transgender patients.

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Donors have pledged more than $155 million to pay for the construction of a medical education building that will serve as the permanent campus for the UNLV School of Medicine.

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Should the measles vaccination be mandatory?

Is there a moral responsibility for a parent to get their children vaccinated?

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Plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for the UNLV School of Medicine are right on track, according to the governor.

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Plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for the UNLV School of Medicine are right on track, according to the governor. Gov. Steve Sisolak says donors have agreed to renew their commitment to fund construction for the project, and that several individuals have pledged $155 million to get it rolling.

The Growth Op

A study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has found that smoking marijuana while pregnant isn’t such a great idea. Use of the drug can lead to impaired fetal growth and other medical issues in the womb, Jordana Boneh, an assistant professor at the school, told 8newsnow.

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Researchers from UNLV are warning against marijuana use during pregnancy. A study by the university’s School of Medicine reveals that daily marijuana use is associated with impaired fetal growth and increased placental vascular resistance.

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An anti-smoking and anti-vaping campaign starts at UNLV Monday.

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Elite Singles is an online dating service that claims to cater to those who are over 30, highly educated, and serious about finding a long-term match.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Nevada is the No. 2 state for flu activity behind Louisiana, and Las Vegas is the No. 4 metropolitan area in the country, according to a new flu index that uses data on prescriptions to treat the virus.

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Many people have something about themselves they don't like, a physical feature they'd like to change.

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On Oct. 1 2017, the Clark County Office of the Coroner and Medical Examiner was overwhelmed by death.