A woman’s daily use of marijuana during pregnancy can increase the risk of health problems for her baby, according to a new study by doctors with the UNLV School of Medicine.

In the latest issue of the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, physicians reviewed sonogram data from nearly 450 pregnant women who self-reported daily marijuana use. They found that daily cannabis use is associated with delayed fetal growth, which can put a baby at risk of certain health problems during pregnancy, delivery, and even after birth.

A new study from UNLV's School of Medicine links daily marijuana use during pregnancy with negative fetal health issues.

They recognized a need, dedicated themselves to addressing it and refused to let anyone deter them from fulfilling their commitment.

A woman’s daily use of marijuana during pregnancy can increase the risk of health problems for her baby, according to a new study by doctors with the UNLV School of Medicine.

On the heels of several furtive efforts to construct a new instructional building for the UNLV School of Medicine, supporters of the school have come up with a new approach to bring the facility to reality.

Private donations of $155 million, mostly from the Engelstad Foundation and the Lincy Foundation, will fund construction of UNLV’s medical school building.

Big UNLV Medical School news Tuesday from the Governor:

“It brings me great pleasure to announce that donors have renewed their commitment to funding the construction of a state-of-the-art facility for the UNLV School of Medicine,” said Governor Steve Sisolak, D-Nevada.

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Wednesday at least $155 million in private donations that will spur development of a key facility for the nascent UNLV School of Medicine, capping a years-long quest to find the millions needed to build the sprawling medical facility.

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday a new plan for a permanent home for the UNLV School of Medicine that relies on $155 million in donor funds, rather than a $125 million bond measure approved in July.

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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