In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
The establishment of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV – Southern Nevada’s only fully accredited allopathic medical school – provides a foundation for strengthening Nevada’s health care economy. However, as a recent publication from The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West details, many graduates of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and the UNR School of Medicine pursue residency programs out of state.
As many Nevadans plan on gathering for the holidays, President Joe Biden’s administration is offering a fourth round of free COVID test kits in hopes of preventing the spread of the virus.
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV), a leading charter school in southern Nevada with STEM focused education, is pleased to announce the charitable donation of two Sectra Tables from the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. The Sectra Tables, which feature a large 65” monitor with QLED technology, will enhance student learning by offering an immersive touch screen that improves the sense of interaction with visualized data. Each screen will be used in a CASLV science class at two separate campuses and when purchased new are valued at over $90,000 each.
More than a dozen inmates at a maximum-security prison in Nevada remain on a hunger strike which remains concerning for health experts.
A UNLV doctor is now one of just over 100 across the nation offering a newer procedure to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
Emergencies happen anywhere, anytime, and sometimes physicians find themselves in situations where they are the only ones who can help.
Nearly half of transgender adults have experienced mistreatment or discrimination in the healthcare system, according to a study by the Center for American Progress.
Research shows that if you have more than three sugar-sweetened beverages per week, your chance for developing prediabetes, the condition that leads to diabetes, increases by 46%.
For many, the holidays are the best time of year, but for others, the stress of the season can simply be too much to bear. From shopping and vacation trips, to countless get-togethers with friends and co-workers, family dinners, or thoughts of loved ones who aren't with us this year, these times can make even the most cheerful of people feel a little low. But there are some tips and techniques you can use to keep holiday stress under control.
The holidays are here, and while that could mean festive feelings with family for some, it could also create stress or discomfort for others.
While for many Christmas is synonymous with magic and joy, others see the holiday season as a time of intense stress. Anne Weisman, wellness expert and professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, shares her tips for relaxing and finding balance during the festivities.
Research shows that if you have more than three sugar-sweetened beverages per week, your chance for developing prediabetes, the condition that leads to diabetes, increases by 46 percent. Ivanhoe tells us which drinks can do the reverse and actually lower your risk.