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Exemplary care draws Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to UNMC
Cystic fibrosis health care professionals and parent caregivers of individuals with CF from 12 states will gather in Omaha, June 26-28 to observe first-hand how the Nebraska Regional CF Center delivers care for people with cystic fibrosis from first diagnosis in childhood through advancement of the disease in adulthood. The center was selected because of […]
Jun 26, 2014
Scholarship winners aim to help children
Two students honored at Munroe-Meyer Institute board meeting.
Jun 25, 2014
Patient: ‘Coming back to Nebraska saved my life’
Krystin Mavity’s severe health problem went undiagnosed until she returned to the Midwest.
Jun 25, 2014
Prescription drugs overtake cannabis in fatal crashes
New paper shows increased multiple drug use and prescription drug use in drugged-driving fatalities
Jun 25, 2014
Wellness Wednesday: Friday event features giveaway
Fitness Friday organizers will give Camelbak water bottles to first 30 attendees.
Jun 25, 2014
UNMC to strengthen education on sexual misconduct
After the Board of Regents passed a new, university-wide sexual misconduct policy this month, they called for each campus to engage in strong educational programs on the topic.
Jun 24, 2014
Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
With over half of the structural foundation piers in place, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is going vertical. The addition of the second crane located in the northeast corner of the project site allows crews to expand the footprint of the concrete structure facility. Over the next few months, horizontal slabs will be poured to form the lower levels of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Research Tower.
Jun 24, 2014
Surgeon sees alarming rise in baseball injuries
As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the elbow and shoulder, it bothers Matt Teusink, M.D., to see the alarming rate of elbow and shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers — from Little League to professional. He said many of the injuries are preventable.
Jun 24, 2014
Division Profile: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Chief: Mark Mailliard, M.D. Division Personnel: Faculty: 20 (12 M.D.s and 8 Ph.D.s) Trainees: 14 (11 clinical fellows, 3 post doctoral fellows) Staff: 15 Research Highlights: Research funding of more than $1.7 million in FY 2013-14 5 Research Career Scientist Award (VA Merit funded) 2 RO1 Awards (including 1 with carryover funding) 1 R21 Award […]
Jun 24, 2014
