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Deadly sepsis focus of UNMC study
A UNMC researcher has determined that the investigational drug Eritoran used in a large clinical trial to treat a severe and often deadly infection known as sepsis did not reduce mortality.
Jun 10, 2013
$2.1 million study to compare diabetes treatment effectiveness
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Omaha VA Medical Center and 36 other sites will take part in a nationwide study to compare the long-term benefits and risks of four widely used diabetes drugs in combination with metformin.
Jun 10, 2013
UNMC researchers study wide assortment of diseases
New studies investigate bladder cancer, heart rhythm control, eye pressure.
Jun 10, 2013
COM Student of the Month – Jenny Dwyer, third-year student
Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community.
Jun 10, 2013
A patient’s story
For William Thorell, M.D., it was a challenging case. For Dylan Murphy, it was a second chance at life.
Jun 10, 2013
Clinical Skills and Healthcare Quality Improvement Education in COM
A major educational goal of the College of Medicine is to provide medical students with the knowledge and skills they will need to function and learn in residency programs. Toward that end, there are educational programs which have been or will soon be implemented to improve our students’ education in clinical skills and health care […]
Jun 10, 2013
Employee forums held today
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and others will speak at two on-campus employee forums today.
Jun 10, 2013
A message from the dean
I hope that many of you were able to attend the recent physician/staff forums whose goals were to update you on the status of the Deloitte evaluation of our clinical programs and to lay out the initial blueprint for how our clinical enterprise needs to move forward in order to position itself for success in today’s changing health care environment.
Jun 10, 2013
College World Series tickets available at UNMC
Proceeds from sales of ticket books benefit The Lions Club, which supports low vision programs at UNMC.
Jun 10, 2013
Forum message – we’re all on same team
On May 29 and 30, leaders from The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC Physicians and UNMC College of Medicine held a series of employee forums to provide updates on what they’ve learned so far from our engagement with Deloitte LLP, a consulting group that offers strategy recommendations on how to make a business stronger.
Jun 10, 2013