December 1, 2020
UAMS Researcher Receives $1.7 Million Grant to Study Bone Health, Exercise Connection
By Amy Widner Oct. 20, 2020 | LITTLE ROCK — A researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how physical activity improves bone health, with possible implications for bone loss from osteoporosis and aging. Jinhu Xiong, Ph.D., is…
November 9, 2020
Professional Figure Skater Enjoys Freedom of Movement with New Hip
Nov. 9, 2020 | Billie O’Neel has been skating most of her life. Her first pair of roller skates were steel and they clamped onto her shoes. She wore them down to a nub. She spent a lot of time in the roller rink as a child, but when she discovered ice skating, she never looked…
September 2, 2020
Famed Author Henry Cloud Chooses UAMS for Knee Replacement
By Katrina Dupins Sept. 2, 2020 | When New York Times Bestselling author Henry Cloud, Ph.D., decided to do something about his knee pain, he turned to UAMS. In addition to writing 45 books and serving as a consultant to CEOs and leadership teams, Cloud has always been physically active. The Los Angeles resident is an avid golfer…
August 27, 2020
Arkansas Money & Politics’ ‘Champions of Health Care’ includes UAMS Orthopaedics’ Lowry Barnes, M.D.
As seen in Arkansas Money & Politics, August Issue “Six months into the pandemic that has defined 2020, we can think of no better way than “Champions” to describe health care workers. We asked Arkansas Money & Politics readers to nominate their “Champions of Health Care” in 14 categories. Surgeons C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. University of…
August 6, 2020
$780,000 Federal Grant Will Give UAMS Medical Students Hands-on Cancer Research Experience
By Susan Van Dusen A $780,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute will fund a hands-on summer cancer research experience for medical students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). “Partnership in Cancer Research will provide focused and innovative research experiences in laboratories, community outreach programs and clinics for selected first- and second-year…
August 3, 2020
UAMS Orthopaedics Welcomes New Fellow
Aug. 3, 2020 | Andrew Apple, M.D. has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an Adult Reconstructive/Joint Replacement fellow in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Apple will train for one year alongside fellowship-trained hip and knee orthopaedic surgeons C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., professor and chair of the Department, Simon Mears,…
Orthopaedic Surgeon P. Shea Brannan, M.D., Joins UAMS Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Northwest Arkansas
By Amy Widner Aug. 3, 2020 | P. Shea Brannan, M.D. has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a hand and upper extremity orthopaedic surgeon practicing at UAMS Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He will see patients in both UAMS clinics in Fayetteville on Asche Drive (formerly the Shoulder Center of…
July 30, 2020
UAMS Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Opens Second Location in Northwest Arkansas
By David Wise July 16, 2020 | FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) opened a second Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine location in Northwest Arkansas today at 519 Latham Drive in Lowell. All physicians are fellowship trained and will see patients at both locations. Additionally, the Lowell facility will be home to a…
July 29, 2020
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Welcomes New Interns
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is proud to introduce the Residency Class of 2025.
UAMS, UAF Artificial Joint Research Sparked by ‘Give and Get’ Retreat
By David Robinson July 29, 2020 | Researchers at UAMS and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, are working to develop longer-lasting artificial hip and knee replacement joints that are also more resistant to infections. UAMS’ Mark Smeltzer, Ph.D., a microbiologist with expertise in Staphylococcus aureus and orthopaedic infection, is collaborating with UAF’s Min Zou, Ph.D., a mechanical engineer with…