December 9, 2024

A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher has been awarded a grant worth $3.3 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to study the effectiveness of two therapeutic options in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in prison populations.

December 9, 2024

Baptist Health Gastroenterology Clinic in Little Rock is now offering a new comprehensive evaluation to determine the root cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients as well as a new treatment option for people with GERD.

For evaluation, three different tools are available to:

-Assess motor function or peristalsis of the esophagus. (Using a test called esophageal manometry)

-Determine if acid reflux is causing the symptoms. (Using a device-based pH reflux testing system called Bravo) 

December 1, 2024

The Russellville Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic opened a milk depot in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Milk Bank.

December 1, 2024

The University of Central Arkansas will host the Student Led Therapeutic Activity Program (s-TAP) Art Show on Dec. 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at McCastlain Ballroom on the UCA campus.

Artwork from these activities will be exhibited and the event is free to attend. 

December 1, 2024

The University of Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS) recently launched an online maternal health scorecard to provide crucial data that could improve the well-being of mothers and babies across the state.