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A new study through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) finds people experiencing racial discrimination are more reluctant to get vaccinations.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will use a grant to study better ways to make sure new mothers in Arkansas have access to pospartum care.
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The Arkansas Legislature voted to redirect tax revenue from medical marijuana sales, and send $100 million in reserve funds to UAMS to pursue national cancer designation.
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A neural-enhanced prosthesis study to restore the sense of touch with upper limb amputees is being conducted through a collaborative group. The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research at the University of Arkansas, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, health technology companies and providers are working on the study. Reporter Rachell Sanchez-Smith and producer Sophia Nourani visited the research center to learn about the researchers trying to restore touch, and a sense of reality for people with amputations.
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The "Increasing Equity and Access to Contraception in Arkansas Initiative" led by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock provides long-acting reversible contraceptive devices to uninsured women who've just given birth. The initiative aims to reduce unintended pregnancies says Nirvana Manning, M.D., chair of UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Ozarks at Large's daily news recap covers possible prison expansion in Arkansas and updates on the state budget. Plus, Harps Foods is opening another store and more.
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A 10-year clinical trial shows less invasive surgery can effectively treat early-stage lung cancer.
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On today's show, Arkansas Hispanic and Marshallese Communities are more open to get a COVID-19 vaccine faith-based centers, according to a study from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences. Randy Dixon's experience reporting on special projects ranging from tornado chasing and the Bosnian War. Plus, Arkansas lawmakers advance legislation to end Affirmative action in the state, residents voice concerns on stormwater on Fayetteville and more.
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People in some Arkansas communities, particularly the Hispanic and Marshallese communities, were more willing to get vaccinated at churches or faith-based organizations rather than a medical setting, according to a study from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences.
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The Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center is warning of an alarming uptick in drug overdoses among minors.