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UNMC researchers collaborate on international study of antibiotic to treat staphylococcus aureus
Contacts: University of Nebraska Medical Center: Vicky Cerino, (402) 559-5190, vcerino@unmc.edu Duke University Medical Center: Lauren Shaftel, (919) 824-1647, shaft001@mc.duke.edu University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers participated in an international clinical study led by Duke University Medical Center, which demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of a new drug for treating bloodstream and heart infections […]
Aug 16, 2006
UMA Building renamed Medical Sciences Building
The University Medical Associates (UMA) Building on the medical center campus has a new name. Effective immediately, the five-level building will be known as the Medical Sciences Building.
Aug 15, 2006
Librarian blogs about cancer experiences
Teri Hartman knows how to find information on all types of diseases for visitors of the McGoogan Library of Medicine. Now she’s immersed in her own research. Hartman, head of education and assistant professor of the McGoogan Library of Medicine, has been diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and unpredictable form of cancer found mostly in the head and neck.
Aug 15, 2006
Kyle Meyer named associate dean for UNMC School of Allied Health Professions
Kyle Meyer has been named associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, which is part of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He succeeds Mary Haven, who retired last month after serving as associate dean of the SAHP for the past 11 years. Meyer has served as […]
Aug 15, 2006
Regents extend resident tuition eligibility to state’s veterans
Veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed services will be eligible to attend the University of Nebraska at in-state (resident) tuition rates under an amendment to the university’s tuition policy approved by the Board of Regents on July 28.
Aug 15, 2006
New Web-based antivenom index now available
Launched on Aug. 10, the Online Antivenom Index is a Web-based database allowing doctors, poison control centers and hospitals to access up-to-date information about antivenom stocked at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. Steven Seifert, M.D., professor in the department of surgery, emergency medicine section, at UNMC, and medical director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, was one of the team members that helped develop the index.
Aug 15, 2006
UNMC researcher presents at international conference
A pilot study, conducted by UNMC researcher Dr. Susan Swindells, is the first to show that select patients infected with HIV can maintain complete viral suppression when they switch from standard triple-drug therapy to single-drug therapy.
Aug 14, 2006
Deadline today for Omaha Corporate Cup
Today is the deadline to register for this year’s Omaha Corporate Cup and join thousands of walkers and runners Sept. 17. The 26th annual event benefits the American Lung Association.
Aug 14, 2006
Swarts named interim assistant vice chancellor
Keith Swarts has been appointed interim assistant vice chancellor for UNMC Business and Finance Services effective today. He will continue to serve as director of business services.
Aug 14, 2006
Block party at UNMC will showcase Midtown businesses on Aug. 26
Destination Midtown is throwing a party – a block party – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 26 to highlight the vast array of fine merchants, restaurants and service providers doing business in midtown Omaha. The inaugural Destination Midtown Block Party will showcase more than 20 merchants and restaurateurs in display booths […]
Aug 14, 2006