Some people who use so-called synthetic marijuana, known by names such as K2 and Spice, may be unable to metabolize the drug, leading them to experience its most harmful effects, a UAMS researcher said today at a national scientific meeting in Chicago.
April 24, 2017
Cancer patients and survivors were invited to receive free legal assistance on important personal documents April 20 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
The estate planning clinic was held at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute as a free service by local attorneys. It was open to anyone in cancer treatment or who has completed treatment, based on financial need. Attendees met individually with licensed attorneys to prepare wills, living wills and powers of attorney and will receive notarized copies of their documents.
April 24, 2017
As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and several community partners rallied on the steps of the Capitol to bring awareness to the issue. There are 5,172 children in foster care in Arkansas due to neglect, or physical or sexual abuse.
April 24, 2017
Peter Crooks, PhD, DSc, chair and professor of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy, recently was named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Being named a Fellow recognizes NAI members who have, according to the academy, “demonstrated a highly prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and the welfare of society.”
April 24, 2017
CHI St. Vincent announced that a new Arkansas law will make it easier to attract and retain physicians from around the world to the renowned Arkansas Neuroscience Institute (ANI).
Act 1061, signed into law by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, provides greater flexibility for out-of-state doctors to serve in academic roles at Arkansas medical centers. CHI St. Vincent strongly supported the legislation, enacted as CHI St. Vincent prepares for a $10 million expansion and relocation of ANI to the CHI St. Vincent North campus in Sherwood.
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