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Nursing celebrates graduate students’ research projects
For the past year, UNMC graduate students Daoka Beccam-Hartman and Jamie Baumert have immersed themselves in “Enhancing Self-esteem in Children.” The pair answered questions about their poster presentation April 9 during the College of Nursing’s Spring Research Colloquium.
Apr 16, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division, community partners invite public to free Third Annual Asthma Awareness event Saturday, April 26
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff and community partners will hold the Third Annual Asthma Awareness event Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will offer free asthma screenings and education at the Monument Mall in Scottsbluff, […]
Apr 16, 2003
UNMC researchers determine that estrogen could be predictor of breast cancer risk
A team of researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has determined that certain estrogen metabolites could serve as biomarkers to predict the risk of someone getting breast cancer. The results of the study are published in the April issue of Carcinogenesis. In the study, breast biopsy tissues were examined for 49 women without […]
Apr 16, 2003
Death and taxes — a weekly HIPAA message
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message explores whether family members can obtain protected health information of deceased individual.
Apr 15, 2003
UNMC earns high marks from postdocs
Postdoctoral fellows may be among the unsung heroes conducting research at UNMC, but they are singing the praises of the university. Results from a recently conducted survey show postdocs at the University of Nebraska, including those at UNMC, rank the university a great place to be a postdoc. Results of the Scientist magazine’s survey, “Best Places to Work for Postdocs,” were detailed in its Feb. 10 issue.
Apr 15, 2003
Bell inducted into Business Hall of Fame
C.R. “Bob” Bell, vice president for business and community development for UNeMed Corp., is among six outstanding Omaha business leaders to be inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame.
Apr 15, 2003
Recycling secure process for handling confidential materials
For the past 10 years, the voluntary recycling program at UNMC/NHS/UMA has diverted tons of materials from the city’s landfill. Now, the program will become mandatory to help UNMC/NHS/UMA meet the federal requirements for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Apr 14, 2003
Wanted: Heart disease, stroke survivors for May 3 heart walk
As Lee Terry worked long hours during the final weeks of his son’s successful re-election bid, he suddenly found himself waging a different kind of campaign. On Sept. 27, 2002, the former television newscaster and Douglas County election commissioner joined about 700,000 Americans who suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. See story for details on this year’s American Heart Walk and Red Cap Survivor Reception.
Apr 14, 2003
Bioterrorism symposia scheduled across Nebraska
Four, two-day bioterrorism symposia have been scheduled for across Nebraska to help educate health-care workers about the indicators of bioterrorism-related illnesses, as well as treatments for those illnesses. The symposia are being sponsored by the Nebraska Bioterrorism Education Consortium and are being developed by the Rural Health Education Network. With questions, please call the UNMC […]
Apr 14, 2003
UNMC associate professor: Ephedrine’s risks outweigh potential benefits
The side effects of ephedrine have federal lawmakers concerned right now, and thats a good thing, said a veteran UNMC College of Pharmacy faculty member. I wouldnt recommend taking ephedrine. The risks are significantly higher than any potential gain that you might get from the drug, said Jeff Baldwin, Pharm.D., an Associate Professor of Pharmacy […]
Apr 14, 2003