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Doug Thompson, a reporter with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, tries out a virtual reality headset that simulates the dementia experience.

UAMS Opens New Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center in Springdale

May 13, 2026 | The UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging’s Centers on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association, Arkansas Chapter, have opened the state’s first Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center, a new collaboration located at the UAMS Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale.

David Wise
Abdel Fouda, Ph.D., right, and members of his laboratory, standing outside.

UAMS Researchers Identify New Ways to Protect Vision, Regrow Nerves in the Eye

May 13, 2026 | Scientists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have discovered how to “reprogram” immune cells to help the eye heal after traumatic injuries and diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. Findings from research led by Abdel Fouda, Ph.D., an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, were recently...

Linda Satter

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Care for Mom: Maternal Mental Health Matters

May 15, 2026 | Maternal mental health is an important part of a woman’s health and well-being during pregnancy and after childbirth. While pregnancy and becoming a parent can bring joy and excitement, it can also leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted, which can take a toll on your mental and emotional health.

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Lara Rains, Pharm.D., UAMS College of Pharmacy
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Lara Rains, Pharm.D., Named NACDS Faculty Scholar

May 11, 2026 | The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS) recently selected Lara Rains, Pharm.D., for its annual Faculty Scholars Program. She is one of only six faculty members from U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide to receive the honor.

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