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May 17, 2018
Family Medicine Conference Covers Updates on Practical Topics
May 17, 2018 | More than 145 family physicians, nurses, pharmacists and physical therapists learned updates on marijuana and medicine, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea and common orthopedic issues May 10-12 at the 40th annual Family Medicine Intensive Review Course at UAMS. The conference, one of UAMS’ larger family-medicine conferences, offered 23 hours of continuing education on medical…
Wright, Sterba Honored as Graduate Faculty of the Year
May 17, 2018 | Patricia Wright, Ph.D., R.N., and Kristen Sterba, Ph.D., were honored as Graduate Faculty of the Year at the Graduate School Spring Reception, where two new awards for administrative support were also given to Pam Kahler and Johnpaul Jones. “It’s been a great year for the graduate school,” said Robert E. McGehee…
May 16, 2018
UAMS Celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander Heritage
May 16, 2018 | Everyone has an answer to the question of how they ended up at UAMS. Faculty, staff and students heard four unique perspectives May 2 at an event honoring Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. The lunchtime symposium, sponsored by the UAMS Center for Diversity Affairs and the Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, brought…
May 11, 2018
UAMS, DHS Launch Free Consultation Service for Health Care Providers Treating Opioid-Addicted Patients
May 11, 2018 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) today launched a free one-on-one consultation service for health care providers treating patients diagnosed with opioid addiction. These providers can call the Medication-Assisted Treatment Recovery Initiative for Arkansas Rural Communities (MATRIARC) hotline for advice on a…
May 8, 2018
UAMS Proteomics Workshops Educate, Promote Collaborations
May 8, 2018 | A skillful proteomics facility translates into improved care for a host of conditions. The research it fosters in identifying the functions of proteins drives the development of new treatments for diseases with high prevalence in Arkansas such as cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease. The key is a trained, knowledgeable staff. The…
May 3, 2018
Otology Fellows From 10 Countries Learn Techniques at UAMS
May 3, 2018 | Twenty-four otology fellows from 10 countries recently learned advanced techniques in otologic surgery from international experts at an annual fellows course hosted by the UAMS Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. The Otology Fellows Congress and Advanced Course in Ear & Skull Base Surgery was held April 27-29 in…
May 1, 2018
College of Medicine Honors Faculty, Staff at Annual Celebration
May 1, 2018 | The UAMS College of Medicine paid tribute to faculty and staff for exemplary service, innovation and contributions to the college’s education, research and clinical mission areas at the eighth annual Dean’s Honor Day ceremony on April 24. Interim Dean Christopher T. Westfall, M.D., used the occasion to emphasize how all of…
April 30, 2018
UAMS Launches Free Video Conference Service About Opioids for Arkansas Health Care Providers
April 30, 2018 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has launched a free weekly education and consultation service for Arkansas health care providers to better manage chronic pain patients and those who need their opioid dosage reduced. Arkansas Improving Multidisciplinary Pain Care Treatment (AR-IMPACT) was announced today at a news conference at the…
April 26, 2018
UAMS Co-hosts Prosper Ménière Society Symposium in Austria
April 26, 2018 | The 18th International Symposium and Workshops on Inner Ear Medicine and Surgery – hosted by the Prosper Ménière Society, along with the UAMS Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – attracted 60 attendees, including 28 speakers and representation from 18 countries. The March 17-24 event was one of the…
April 24, 2018
Patients, Caregivers, Doctors Unite at Parkinson’s Forum
April 24, 2018 | Nearly 200 people came together at UAMS for the fourth annual Parkinson’s Forum to give the disease a one-two punch. One: Arm yourself with the latest information about the treatment of Parkinson’s. Two: Surround yourself with a community of fellow patients, caregivers and supporters. Knockout! This year, the punching was more…
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