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Caring for exotic animals makes UNLV dentist smile
 

Dr. Tina Brandon Abbatangelo, a professor of clinical practices at UNLV, is also a volunteer with the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation, a children’s book author and the reigning Ms. Nevada.

 
Surgeons hone craft on UNLV’s cutting-edge surgery simulator

Resident physicians accelerate their mastery of arthroscopic surgery by practicing on artificial knees, shoulders and hips created for use with a state-of-the art simulator at the university’s new medical school.

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New UNLV center offers more autism therapy options

Since the UNLV School of Medicine Ackerman Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Solutions opened in July, 350 children have been placed in therapy at the clinic, the center’s director said.

 
Impact on schoolwork major concern after concussions

Kids who suffer a concussion worry about their academic skills in the weeks afterward, and older kids and those with more severe symptoms seem to worry the most.