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Medical applications surge at UNMC, as recruiting yields results

For the past several years, medical school applications at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have risen faster than the national average.   Since 2001, interest in UNMC’s College of Medicine has steadily grown. Last year, the college had a 14 percent increase in its application rate, receiving 1,268 applications to fill 120 seats in […]

Nov 1, 2006

Poison center offers Halloween safety tips

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center suggests some preventive measures to keep children safe tonight.

Oct 31, 2006

A message from President Milliken

NU President James B. Milliken responds to feedback concerning a previous message about Initiative 423, a ballot initiative to cap state spending in Nebraska.

Oct 31, 2006

UNMC, Creighton to host Midwest Global Health Conference

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Student Alliance for Global Health and Creighton University Medical Center will host the Second Annual Midwest Global Health Conference on Saturday.

Oct 31, 2006

Dr. Von Essen to lead rural research initiative

Susanna Von Essen, M.D., professor of pulmonary medicine, has been picked to lead the UNMC Rural Research Initiative.

Oct 31, 2006

New procedure, clinical trial address vascular plaque

A new procedure to remove plaque from the lower extremities enables patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) to walk pain-free. This same procedure allows scientists to evaluate the biologic profile of plaque, a fatty substance that stems or blocks normal blood flow.   University of Nebraska Medical Center surgeons are using a new plaque excision […]

Oct 31, 2006

Antibiotic resistant staph bacteria focus of McFadden Lecture

The resistance of Staphylococcus aureus – the bacteria responsible for staph infections – was featured during the recent McFadden Lectureship.

Oct 30, 2006

Maurers lauded for dedication to children

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, were honored recently by Children’s Square U.S.A., an organization dedicated to providing care, education and treatment services to children and families in need.

Oct 30, 2006

Medical applications surging at UNMC

For the past several years, medical school applications at UNMC have risen faster than the national average.

Oct 30, 2006

Nationally-acclaimed educator to speak at UNMC on Monday

Vernellia Randall, professor of law at the University of Dayton (Ohio) and director of the school’s Academic Excellence Program, will speak here Monday, UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs has announced.

Oct 27, 2006

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