In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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Marijuana use is now legal in several states, but a new study suggests that pregnant women should still be wary of using this drug.

Romper

More pregnant people are using marijuana, a study from October revealed, leading researchers to further investigate how cannabis could possibly affect fetuses. New research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has provided some insight into this question, suggesting daily marijuana use during pregnancy is linked to adverse fetal outcomes.

El Tiempo

Daily consumption of marijuana by a woman during pregnancy may increase the risk of health problems for her baby, according to a new study by doctors at the UNLV School of Medicine.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

A new UNLV study says the daily use of marijuana during pregnancy may lead to numerous health problems for a developing baby.

Las Vegas Review Journal

A woman’s daily use of marijuana during pregnancy can increase the risk of health problems for her baby, according to a new study by doctors with the UNLV School of Medicine.

Science Daily

In the latest issue of the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, physicians reviewed sonogram data from nearly 450 pregnant women who self-reported daily marijuana use. They found that daily cannabis use is associated with delayed fetal growth, which can put a baby at risk of certain health problems during pregnancy, delivery, and even after birth.

KSNV-TV: News 3

A new study from UNLV's School of Medicine links daily marijuana use during pregnancy with negative fetal health issues.

Las Vegas Sun

They recognized a need, dedicated themselves to addressing it and refused to let anyone deter them from fulfilling their commitment.

Las Vegas Review Journal

A woman’s daily use of marijuana during pregnancy can increase the risk of health problems for her baby, according to a new study by doctors with the UNLV School of Medicine.

Las Vegas Sun

On the heels of several furtive efforts to construct a new instructional building for the UNLV School of Medicine, supporters of the school have come up with a new approach to bring the facility to reality.

Nevada Current

Private donations of $155 million, mostly from the Engelstad Foundation and the Lincy Foundation, will fund construction of UNLV’s medical school building.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Big UNLV Medical School news Tuesday from the Governor:

“It brings me great pleasure to announce that donors have renewed their commitment to funding the construction of a state-of-the-art facility for the UNLV School of Medicine,” said Governor Steve Sisolak, D-Nevada.