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Study determines rural meth users at greater risk
A new study has determined that rural methamphetamine users are younger when they start using meth, are more likely to use intravenously, have more psychoses, smoke more cigarettes and are more likely to be alcoholic than urban methamphetamine users. The findings were reported in the April issue of the American Journal on Addictions.
Apr 26, 2007
‘Father of Democracy’ talks medicine
Thomas Jefferson brought history to life Tuesday, discussing medical theory and practice of the 18th and 19th centuries during his modern-day visit to UNMC. The nation’s third president — aka Smithsonian Institute Scholar Patrick Lee — discussed the historical belief that good health resulted when the humors of the body were in proper balance. To realign fluids, purgatives and bloodletting often were used, he said.
Apr 26, 2007
‘Cell suicide’ theory may bring hope in fighting antibiotic resistance
A surprising new theory suggests that some bacterial cells act as “suicide bombers” in cell communities, with the altruistic intention of dying for the common good — and in the process, strengthening other cells that then become resistant to antibiotic drugs.
Apr 25, 2007
Oldfield ceremony a family affair for the Padalas
The late Col. Barney Oldfield would have loved that two research awards he established went to Prasad Padala, M.D., and his wife, Kalpana Padala, M.B.B.S., on Monday.
Apr 25, 2007
Sorrell Center beam signing postponed by weather
The signing of the final beam for the Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, which was to start today and run through May 2, has been postponed until later in the week because of inclement weather.
Apr 25, 2007
Study determines rural meth users at greater risk
A new study has determined that rural methamphetamine users are younger when they start using meth, are more likely to use intravenously, have more psychoses, smoke more cigarettes and are more likely to be alcoholic than urban methamphetamine users. The findings were reported in the April issue of the American Journal on Addictions. The […]
Apr 25, 2007
Students honor ‘first patients’ at anatomical gift ceremony
The words from Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., hit UNMC first-year medical student Dan Sova square in the chest. As Sova and fellow first-year medical students were about to work with cadavers for the first time, Dr. Binhammer, a long-time anatomy professor at UNMC, said, “Once you’re done with your own bodies, send them here, we’d love to use them.”
Apr 24, 2007
Dr. Mack-Shipman sets high standards for teaching
Endocrinologist Lynn Mack-Shipman, M.D., believes teaching is a learned skill and valuable gift given by former patients and students.
Apr 24, 2007
Faculty recognized today for service at Annual Faculty Meeting
Today, UNMC again honors faculty members with extraordinary service records. Some will be recognized for their exceptional teaching, mentoring and community service records. Others will be applauded for their long-standing tenure at UNMC.
Apr 24, 2007
Cell suicide theory could provide new hope for fighting antibiotic resistance
A surprising new theory suggests that some bacterial cells act as “suicide bombers” in cell communities, with the altruistic intention of dying for the common good – and in the process, strengthening other cells that then become resistant to antibiotic drugs. The finding could aid future research into developing drugs that can skirt the […]
Apr 24, 2007