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April 22, 2019

UAMS Event Series Explores End-of-Life Issues, Features National Expert

Susan Van Dusen

End-of-life expert BJ Miller M.D., addresses the audience at an event sponsored by the UAMS Division of Palliative Medicine

As he addresses audiences across the country, end-of-life expert BJ Miller, M.D., often asks one simple question: “Who is this room has never suffered?”


April 19, 2019

23rd Showcase Highlights Work of National Center for Toxicology Research

Spencer Watson

William Slikker Jr., Ph.D., introduces NCTR research during the 23rd Showcase of Medical Discoveries.

The diverse and intricate work of the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas, the only FDA center outside of Washington, D.C., took center stage at the 23rd Showcase of Medical Discoveries, held April 10 in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. The series is intended to foster scientific collaboration by sharing…


State Police Thank UAMS for Saving Officer’s Life

Liz Caldwell

Lila McWilliams with State Police Director Bill Bryant (left) thanks the trauma team for their part in saving her husband’s life.

An Arkansas State Police officer critically injured Jan. 3 in a vehicle accident is alive today because of teams of UAMS physicians, nurses and others who responded in the critical hours and days afterward.


New UAMS Screening Initiative Aims to Save Vision of Patients with Diabetes

Spencer Watson

Teleretinal imaging is demonstrated with a special camera. New cameras will take the screening statewide.

Patients with diabetes visiting University of Arkansas of Medical Science (UAMS) Family Medicine Clinics throughout the state will soon receive a new screening during regular doctor’s visits in an effort to save their vision. The screening is called teleretinal imaging and uses a special camera to take pictures of the retina at the back of…


April 17, 2019

Former Preemies Return to UAMS NICU for Fun and Games

Katrina Dupins

Hundreds of families attended the annual NICU Reunion held April 13 at UAMS Medical Center.

Nurses and neonatologists who work in the NICU say it’s an exciting time for them to see how much the children have grown since they left the NICU, whether it was 3 months ago or decades ago. About 200 families and UAMS staff attended the annual NICU Reunion held April 13 at UAMS Medical Center….


April 16, 2019

Physician Treats Rare Cerebrovascular Disease, Restores Patient’s Vision

Katrina Dupins

Valerie Hutchens sees Martin Radvany, M.D. for a follow-up appointment.

The first thing Valerie Hutchens noticed when she woke up in the recovery room after surgery was how much clearer the voices around her sounded. “I can hear you!” she said to her surgeon, Martin Radvany, M.D., UAMS interventional neuroradiologist. Among the myriad of symptoms Hutchens experienced with idiopathic intracranial hypertension was a constant whooshing…


UAMS Hosts Fourth ICARE Conference for Trauma Education

Linda Haymes

More than 180 health care professionals, first responders, police officers and firefighters attended the fourth annual ICARE Conference for Trauma Education at UAMS in Little Rock on April 6-7 to receive updates and additional training exercises on best practices in emergency care.

More than 180 health care professionals, first responders, police officers and firefighters gathered at UAMS in Little Rock on April 6-7 to receive updates and additional training exercises on best practices in emergency care.


April 15, 2019

Researcher Granted $1.86 Million to Study Poxvirus

News Staff

Dr. Liu at desk

The poxvirus — with its applications for the investigation of disease development, cross-species infection-caused diseases, vaccine development and cancer virotherapy — is the focus of research by Jia Liu, Ph.D., who has received a $1.86 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue this innovative work at the University of Arkansas for Medical…


April 12, 2019

Art from the Heart Exhibit Features Creative Works by Employees, Students

Yavonda Chase

An Art from the Heart attendee examines Octahedral with Curve, a woodwork piece created by Shalese Fitzgerald.

UAMS employees and students showed off their creative sides during the Art from the Heart exhibit April 6 at the Arkansas Arts Center.


Edwina Mann Named First History of Health Sciences Advocacy Winner

News Staff

Dr. Wright and Mann smiling for camera

Edwina Walls Mann has been recognized by the Society for the History of Medicine and Health Professions as the inaugural recipient of an advocacy award named in her honor. The society held its 38th annual meeting April 5 in the Lobby Gallery at UAMS Medical Center. The Edwina Walls Mann History of Health Sciences Advocacy…



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