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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is becoming a world-class center for medical education, patient care, and research. We aim to prepare Nevada's doctors with the most innovative and technologically advanced forms of medical training while also forming community partnerships to serve the healthcare needs of our diverse and urban population.
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With a passion for helping people, psychiatry residents Dr. Anirudh Singh and Dr. Joel Jimenez Vargas value human connection while serving the Las Vegas community.
Community is what ultimately defines the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV's mission and purpose.
A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
UNLV-led study used long-term health data from nearly 1,000 participants to track relationship between DNA methylation and blood pressure.
With programs spanning bachelor’s through doctoral levels, students can tailor their education to their specific professional goals.
Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.
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Las Vegas’ summer heat is drawing tourists to town this weekend, but health experts are warning that the sun and high temperatures can become dangerous quickly.
The topic of age-gap relationships continues to fascinate and disgust in equal measure. But what isn’t discussed enough is the children of people in these relationships, who are suddenly expected to accept a parent’s new, much younger partner and welcome them into the family.

The notion of testosterone as an all-purpose elixir for strength and vitality is not supported by science. But medical experts say a decade of new research has bolstered the case for testosterone’s benefits for sexual health while allaying concerns about its impact on the heart.
From luxury wellness clubs and high-end spas to red-light therapy and longevity treatments, Las Vegas is increasingly positioning itself as a destination for the rapidly expanding wellness economy. Industry leaders say shifting consumer habits, declining alcohol consumption and growing skepticism toward traditional health care are helping fuel demand for wellness experiences that can cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars each month.
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada received $2,100,000 for Diagnostic Radiology, while the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine received $2,995,890 for Ophthalmology and $401,397 for Otolaryngology.
Transferrin Receptor Hijacking Delivers a 1,000-Fold Brain Exposure Leap for Oligonucleotides
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