UNMC Public Affairs http://www.unmc.edu Through its commitment to education, research, patient care and outreach, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has established itself as one of the country's leaders in cancer, transplantation biology, bioterrorism preparedness, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, genetics, biomedical technology, ophthalmology and arthritis. UNMC is the only public health science center in Nebraska. Its educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in the state than any other institution. UNMC's physician practice group, UNMC Physicians, practices primarily in The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC's teaching hospital. For more information, go to UNMC's Web site at www.unmc.edu. Through its education, research, patient care and outreach, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has established itself as a leader in cancer, transplantation biology, bioterrorism preparedness, genetics and other areas. Web www.unmc.edu Through its commitment to education, research, patient care and outreach, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has established itself as one of the country's leaders in cancer, transplantation biology, bioterrorism preparedness, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, genetics, biomedical technology, ophthalmology and arthritis. UNMC is the only public health science center in Nebraska. Its educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in the state than any other institution. UNMC's physician practice group, UNMC Physicians, practices primarily in The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC's teaching hospital. For more information, go to UNMC's Web site at www.unmc.edu. en-us ngillespie@unmc.edu ngillespie@unmc.edu (UNMC Public Affairs) The Podcast RSS Buddy 3.0 http://www.tolley.info/rssbuddy/index.html (c) 2006 UNMC Public Affairs no UNMC Public Affairs ngillespie@unmc.edu http://www.unmc.edu/podcast/podcastimage.jpg UNMC Podcast Science & Medicine Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:15:26 -0600 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:15:26 -0600 UNMC Public Affairs http://www.unmc.edu/ World health officials are focusing on avian (or bird) flu as the next potential pandemic. Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine is available. Sharon Medcalf explains the the avian flu, how it spreads, how Americans could be affected, the status of the disease around the world, and steps you and your family can take to be prepared at home. World health officials are focusing on avian (or bird) flu as the next potential pandemic. Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine is available. Sharon Medcalf explains the the avian flu, how it spreads, how Americans could be affected, the status of the disease around the world, and steps you and your family can take to be prepared at home. UNMC Public Affairs Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:21:03 -0600 Science & Medicine RSS_BUDDY_26608-62 no 54:23:00 UN Medical Center, UNMC, Medical, Center, UNMC Hospital, UNMC center, professional schools, library, science education, adult, pediatrics, Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska medical school, education, academics, nursing, science, admissions, registration, programs, Health care, Medical College, Dental College, Nursing College, Pharmacy College, Allied Health, Eppley Cancer Center, Lied Transplant Center, hospital, clinic, biotechnology, Omaha, bone marrow, cancer, cardiology, cooperative care, heart, oncology, physicians, transplant, international health, research, radiology, pharmacy, rural, distance education, lied, avian flu http://www.unmc.edu/avianflu UNMC Public Affairs http://www.unmc.edu Experts in stem cell research, Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D. and David Crouse, Ph.D. outline the history behind the research and explain the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells, their function and potential. Experts in stem cell research, Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D. and David Crouse, Ph.D. outline the history behind the research and explain the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells, their function and potential. UNMC Public Affairs Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:15:26 -0600 Science & Medicine RSS_BUDDY_26608-58 no 00:56:07 UN Medical Center, UNMC, Medical, Center, UNMC Hospital, UNMC center, professional schools, library, science education, adult, pediatrics, Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska medical school, education, academics, nursing, science, admissions, registration, programs, Health care, Medical College, Dental College, Nursing College, Pharmacy College, Allied Health, Eppley Cancer Center, Lied Transplant Center, hospital, clinic, biotechnology, Omaha, bone marrow, cancer, cardiology, cooperative care, heart, oncology, physicians, transplant, international health, research, radiology, pharmacy, rural, distance education, lied http://www.unmc.edu/stemcell UNMC Public Affairs http://www.unmc.edu Experts in stem cell research answer audience questions and help distinguish hype from hope. Experts in stem cell research answer audience questions and help distinguish hype from hope. UNMC Public Affairs Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:15:26 -0600 Science & Medicine RSS_BUDDY_26608-59 no 01:13:12 UN Medical Center, UNMC, Medical, Center, UNMC Hospital, UNMC center, professional schools, library, science education, adult, pediatrics, Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska medical school, education, academics, nursing, science, admissions, registration, programs, Health care, Medical College, Dental College, Nursing College, Pharmacy College, Allied Health, Eppley Cancer Center, Lied Transplant Center, hospital, clinic, biotechnology, Omaha, bone marrow, cancer, cardiology, cooperative care, heart, oncology, physicians, transplant, international health, research, radiology, pharmacy, rural, distance education, lied http://www.unmc.edu/stemcell