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Research Notes — Linezolid best for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Maybe not

A study by a UNMC infectious disease specialist has determined that one of the most popular antibiotics used to treat hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia may not be the best choice.

Dec 21, 2010

Dr. Fayad to step down as neurological sciences chair at UNMC

Dr. Murman named interim chair After nearly 10 years as chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Neurological Sciences, Pierre Fayad, M.D., is stepping down at end of the year.   He will continue as a professor in the department, pursuing his clinical and academic activities. He also will continue as director of […]

Dec 21, 2010

24-hour skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research

Hundreds of skaters expected to participate in Jan. 28-29 event The University of Nebraska Medical Center is out to put Parkinson’s disease on ice.   On Jan. 28-29, the UNMC Ice Rink will host the first-ever UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s with skaters hitting the ice to raise money for Parkinson’s research.   The event will […]

Dec 21, 2010

Internal search underway for new vice chancellor for research

A committee led by Steven Hinrichs, M.D., chairman of the department of pathology and microbiology, will conduct an internal search for a new vice chancellor for research.

Dec 20, 2010

Winners of Spirit Week Photo Contest announced

Karol Warchola, a Munroe-Meyer Institute Social Services Associate, won the UNMC Spirit Week Photo Contest with a photo that tells the story of the vital care her daughter received at UNMC.

Dec 20, 2010

Donors still needed for Dec. 28 campus blood drive

The Dec. 28 UNMC blood drive has been extended by one hour to help the campus reach its new goal of collecting 42 units of blood.

Dec 20, 2010

Country music star Sara Evans to perform at 2011 Cattlemen’s Ball

Major fundraising event to fight cancer scheduled for June 3-4 in West Point   WEST POINT, NE – Sara Evans, an award-winning country star and one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People,” will headline the entertainment at the 2011 Cattlemen’s Ball on Saturday, June 4. An accomplished artist and former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, Evans […]

Dec 20, 2010

National media ears perk up at news of UNMC caffeine study

A study led by UNMC’s William Warzak, Ph.D., into caffeine consumption by children and the drug’s affect on sleep and bedwetting was highlighted by several national media outlets on Thursday.

Dec 17, 2010

Temme to hold SAHP’s first endowed chair

Jim Temme talks about what receiving School of Allied Health Profession’s first endowed chair means to the school and radiation science technology education in Nebraska.

Dec 17, 2010

Last chance to vote in the photo contest

You have until noon to vote in the Spirit Week Photo Contest.

Dec 17, 2010

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