Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in Arkansas. A pilot program that launched at UAMS allows doctors to begin evaluating some of the state’s stroke patients before they reach the emergency room. Sanjeeva Onteddu, M.D., and C. Renee Joiner, R.N., B.S.N., are featured. Watch the story on the THV11 website.
Kelly-Ann Patrice, M.D., Joins UAMS as Stroke Specialist
Kelly-Ann Patrice, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a neurologist specializing in stroke care. Patrice treats emergency stroke patients in the UAMS Medical Center and provides post-stroke recovery care in the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute’s Neurology Clinic. Patrice also treats patients with cerebral blood vessel abnormalities […]
UAMS Medical Center Certified as First and Only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Arkansas
UAMS Medical Center has become the first and only health care provider in Arkansas to be certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. “Achieving the standard of care […]
Dr. Archer Inducted as Arkansas Medical Society President
Department Chair Robert Lee Archer, M.D., was inducted as the president of the Arkansas Medical Society for 2018-2019 during their 142nd annual meeting in May. Read more in the Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society:
UAMS Adds Huntington’s Clinic to Movement Disorders Care
The Movement Disorders Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is offering a monthly clinic for Huntington’s disease, featuring a multidisciplinary approach to care that aims to be a one-stop shop for patients. The clinic’s multidisciplinary team includes movement disorder neurologists, nurses and nurse practitioners with expertise in Huntington disease, social workers, […]
Patients, Caregivers, Doctors Unite at Parkinson’s Forum
Nearly 200 people came together at UAMS for the fourth annual Parkinson’s Forum to give the disease a one-two punch. One: Arm yourself with the latest information about the treatment of Parkinson’s. Two: Surround yourself with a community of fellow patients, caregivers and supporters. Knockout! This year, the punching was more than just a metaphor. […]
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Earns Highest Accreditation Level
The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been accredited with the highest designation available from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The Level 4 accreditation means that UAMS is capable of performing the most complex surgeries for the treatment of epilepsy. The accreditation is valid through December 2019. […]
UAMS Fights Opioid Epidemic on All Fronts
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is attacking the nationwide opioid epidemic on multiple fronts that have produced new research and treatment options for patients and health care providers across Arkansas and beyond. “As the state’s only health sciences university, UAMS is uniquely positioned to address this issue head on for the betterment […]
Gundogdu Joins UAMS as Neuromuscular Disorder Specialist
Feb. 20, 2018 | Betul Gundogdu, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders. She sees patients in the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute’s Neurology Clinic. She provides electromyography, which measures nerve and muscle function using electrical activity and is used in diagnosing a […]
Stroke Survivor Beats the Odds with Help from AR SAVES Network
Time seemed to have run out for Larry Guthrie, 49, on April 27, 2017. But the statewide tele-stroke network and quick-responding emergency medical professionals in Bald Knob and Searcy all saved him precious time in stroke treatment and ensured that the saved time meant a saved life. The tele-stroke network, the Arkansas Stroke Assistance through […]