March 13, 2013

UAMS Sets SeniorNet April Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

Ben Boulden

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Computer classes on <i>Fundamentals for Beginners, Introduction to Computers, File Management, Microsoft Word, Cloud Computing </i>and<i> Windows 8 </i>will be taught in April for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. <br />
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March 12, 2013

March 26 Science Café ‘Radio in the 20th Century’

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, <i>Radio in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century, </i>on March 26. Panelists will discuss the history, science, communications aspect and impact of radio as well as its place today in media.</p>


March 11, 2013

National Expert Julie Moretz Will Lead Patient- and Family-centered Care at UAMS

Ben Boulden

Inspired by her late son’s battle with congenital heart disease, Julie Moretz of Augusta, Ga., has devoted her life to promoting the ideals of patient- and family-centered care across the country.


March 8, 2013

UAMS to Host Lecture on Seeking a Treatment for ALS Through Adult Stem Cell Research

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — Seeking a treatment for ALS through research on human adult stem cells is the focus of a March 19 lecture open to the public at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</p>


March 7, 2013

Telemedicine Key to Physician’s Stroke Recovery

Ben Boulden

March 7, 2013 | Robert Scott, M.D., on Dec. 9 lost almost all control he had over the right side of his body. He was having a stroke.


Amino Acids, Whey Help to Shed Fat, Keep Muscle

Ben Boulden

March 7, 2013 | Overweight people older than 65 may be able to shed fat and keep most of their muscle at the same time, according to a recent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) study.


UAMS Study: Amino Acids, Whey Help Shed Fat While Keeping Muscle

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — Overweight people older than 65 may be able to shed fat and keep most of their muscle at the same time, according to a recent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) study. </p>


Arkansas e-Link Broadband Expands into Craighead County

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas e-Link, a statewide broadband network, will begin operations in Craighead County, connecting health care and educational institutions for telemedicine and distance learning.</p>


March 5, 2013

National Patient Safety Expert Urges Prevention of Medical Errors

Ben Boulden

March 5, 2013 | A communications breakdown at Johns Hopkins Hospital killed 18-month-old Josie King just a day after she was declared healthy enough to go home after successful treatment for first- and second-degree burns.


March 4, 2013

Researchers Drawn to Nanomedicine Showcase

Ben Boulden

March 4, 2013 | With hors d’oeuvres and a relaxed atmosphere, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) took a second swipe Feb. 27 at knocking down the barriers between medical researchers and their academic disciplines.



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