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UAMS Brain Injury Program to Offer Free Virtual Workshop Feb. 22
LITTLE ROCK — The UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovation’s Brain Injury Program will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 22 to connect anyone affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to helpful resources and support. The virtual event is free, open to the public and will be held from noon to 2 p.m….
February 5, 2024
Antisocial Personality Disorder
These programs were first broadcast the week of February 5, 2024.
February 2, 2024
College of Pharmacy Students Place High at National Competitions
UAMS College of Pharmacy students recently reached two milestones on the national level, ranking high in competitions for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). A team of Tori Hoggard, Lexi Jacobus and Dylan Yowell was the national runner-up at the ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge, held during…
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Achieves $30 Million Fundraising Goal for NCI Designation
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) met its $30 million fundraising goal for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s campaign to achieve National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation. The fundraising milestone was achieved with a $5 million gift from the Chris Fowler family of Jonesboro. In total, 8,700 philanthropic gifts have…
February 1, 2024
UAMS Researchers Link HPV Vaccine Hesitancy to Lack of Accurate Information
FAYETTEVILLE — Limited or inaccurate information about the HPV vaccine has created apprehension among Arkansas parents to vaccinate their children against the virus, according to researchers in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research. Researchers noted that increased efforts in health care providers’ offices to provide education about…
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January 31, 2024
Teenage Researcher Leads UAMS Parkinson’s Study Published in Scientific Reports
LITTLE ROCK — Eighteen-year-old Anu Iyer, the recent Little Rock Central High School graduate and machine-learning sensation collaborating with a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research team, is the lead author on a publication in Scientific Reports, part of the Nature portfolio journals. She was joined as co-first author by UAMS’ Aaron Kemp,…
January 30, 2024
UAMS Kidney, Liver Transplant Programs Again Rated Among Best in Nation
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) kidney and liver transplant programs have again received some of the highest ratings in the country in a report comparing transplant programs nationwide. A January report by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) shows that both solid-organ programs scored five out of five…
January 29, 2024
The Mind-Heart Connection: How Emotional Wellness Can Affect Your Heart
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Let’s talk about something we often overlook: the connection between mental health and our hearts. They actually influence each other in ways we’re only just starting to understand. It turns out the connection between the heart and the mind is a two-way street. When we’re stressed or anxious, it can mess…
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January 26, 2024
UAMS Faculty, Staff Members Recognized for Excellence in Mentoring
UAMS honored nine faculty and staff members during a Jan. 17 ceremony that acknowledged their commitment to the mentorship of colleagues and students.
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