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Deadly sepsis focus of UNMC study

A University of Nebraska Medical Center 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. As a result of the study Eritoran will not be recommended for wider use and no further clinical trials are […]

May 31, 2013

UNMC College of Public Health dean accepts New York position

Was instrumental in making UNMC’s public health program a major asset for the state

May 31, 2013

Ayman El-Mohandes, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., M.P.H.

OR staff crafts quilts to comfort pediatric patients

Change in OR cap policy sparks effort to cheer young transplant recipients.

May 31, 2013

Linda Marcum, left, and Kathy Donovan display quilts made for young medical center patients.

UNMC for the record

News of note in the UNMC community.

May 31, 2013

Barb Bayer

Reporting update for NIH-funded researchers

Users group meeting on June 6 will outline requirements.

May 31, 2013

Lookin’ at U – Maggie Milner

Clinic manager praises teamwork – and the Chicago Bears.

May 30, 2013

Maggie Milner

Surgeons repair complex aneurysm without major incision

“Fenestrated graft” procedure is the first ever done in Nebraska.

May 30, 2013

Jason MacTaggart, M.D., (left) and Matt Longo, M.D., perform a fenestrated graft.

UNMC Bookstore offers embroidery for white coats

A link to the order form is available in this story.

May 30, 2013

Nancy Sloan, Pharm.D., is pharmacy Preceptor of the Year

Her students praise Dr. Sloan as a caring communicator.

May 30, 2013

Nancy Sloan, Pharm. D.

Stem cell profiteering is focus of June 11 luncheon and Omaha Science Cafe

The irresponsible use of stem cells for profit is the focus of the next Omaha Science Café on June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Gary Susser, a trial attorney and vocal activist supporting stem cell research is the featured speaker. Susser, who appeared with his wife, Judith, on “60 […]

May 30, 2013