UAMS News


April 16, 2010

April 27, Science Café – ‘Aquaculture & Fisheries: Current Schools of Thought’

Susan Van Dusen

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, “Aquaculture & Fisheries: Current Schools of Thought” on April 27. Panelists will discuss fresh and salt water development requirements, Arkansas fisheries, and aquaculture pros and cons. </span>


Aitken Receives Outstanding Woman Faculty Award

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April 16, 2010 | Mary Aitken, M.D., M.P.H., received the 2010 Outstanding Woman Faculty Award at the College of Medicine’s annual Women’s Faculty Development Caucus dinner April 13.


April 15, 2010

Golf Tournament May 17 to Benefit ALS Research at UAMS

Susan Van Dusen

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The 10th annual Paul Dunn Golf Classic, to benefit the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) search for better treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), will be held May 17. </span>


April 14, 2010

UAMS First in State to Allow Patients to View, Pay Bill Online

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Patients at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) can now view and pay their bill, schedule a doctor’s appointment, refill a prescription and view lab test results online through the free and secure MyUAMSHealth patient portal available at <a href=””>uams.wpengine.com</a>.</span>


Garg Joins UAMS Myeloma Institute as Research Professor

Jon Parham

LITTLE ROCK – Tarun Garg, Ph.D., has joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) working in the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy.


Cycle for Sight May 15 to Benefit UAMS Jones Eye Institute

Nate Hinkel

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Cyclists of all ages are invited to test their endurance in the second annual Cycle for Sight on May 15 along the Arkansas River, sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute. <br />
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April 13, 2010

UAMS Announces May Computer Classes for Seniors

David Robinson

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – An introduction to computers, word processing and Vista will be taught in May for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. </span>


April 12, 2010

UAMS Scientists Find New Genetic Clue for Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis, Treatment

Jon Parham

<span>LITTLE ROCK – Multiple myeloma researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently discovered that widespread activity of a specific class of genes can identify aggressive, or high-risk, cases of the disease.</span>


AHEC Northwest Celebrates New Home

Jon Parham

April 12, 2010 | UAMS Northwest hosted a March 30 open house for the new Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Northwest clinic in Fayetteville.


Aneurysm Patient Finds Most Advanced Treatment at UAMS

David Robinson

April 12, 2010| Last year Lynda Etheridge was feeling fine and saw no need for a doctor-recommended brain scan to see if she had an aneurysm. Today she’s glad that her husband, Herb, convinced her to do it.



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