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Nebraska first Lady Sally Ganem to highlight fundraiser for pulmonary hypertension benefit on Nov. 11
Pulmonary hypertension has been diagnosed in more than 100,000 Americans and may be misdiagnosed in thousands more, unless there is more awareness in the community. That’s why the need for expanded public education – above all – sets the tone for the Phenomenal Hope for a Cure association’s first brunch and auction fundraiser. The […]
Nov 1, 2006
McGoogan rare book rooms reopening
A collection of rare medical books owned by UNMC is back where it belongs — in the McGoogan Library’s rare book rooms. A series of events will be held Thursday and Friday to celebrate the reopening of the rooms, which were closed for months for renovations.
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