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UNMC part of almost $450 million nationwide COVID research study in adults, children
Research study seeks to better understand post-COVID symptoms with goal of improving treatment, outcomes
Jun 20, 2022
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UNMC physician/researcher led latest COVID study that finds superior treatment
Results published in the prestigious Lancet journal
Jun 13, 2022
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UNMC study shows need to re-examine organ transplant allocation
Nationally, more than 90,000 patients are on the waiting list for a kidney.
Jun 24, 2021
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Study: rheumatoid arthritis patients have higher risk of COVID-19, complications
The large, national study accounted for many factors that influence COVID-19 risk, including age, sex, race, comorbidities and geography.
May 24, 2021
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‘HEROES’ statewide emergency preparedness training, education resumes in-person
Available training includes responses to biological, chemical, radiological and natural disaster emergencies, mass casualty incidents and more.
May 21, 2021
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UNMC SIM-NE program to resume on-site, in-person training June 1
Since its launch in 2017, SIM-NE staff have conducted trainings in 89 of 93 Nebraska counties and provided training to 7,267 individuals.
Apr 30, 2021
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New allergy, immunology fellowship approved to meet growing demand
Demand for the specialty is high, the fellowship will help alleviate a shortage of physicians trained in this specialty
Apr 8, 2021
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Clinical trial to test if COVID-19 vaccine prevents infection, spread
Study expects to enroll more than 12,000 students ages 18-26 across the U.S.
Apr 6, 2021
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UNMC, international team study first Ebola relapse case to cause more infections
Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine
Apr 2, 2021
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UNMC primary care, rural practice in top 10
Data for the rankings came from a variety of sources including statistical surveys, reputation surveys, academic experts’ ratings and peer assessment data.
Mar 30, 2021
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