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UNMC research study could help millions with common heart problems

Atrial fibrillation happens when the heart’s electrical system gets “short circuited,” reducing the expulsion of blood from a pocket in the heart called the left atrial appendage. Stagnant blood in the left atrial appendage can result in clots.

May 31, 2019

Andrew Goldsweig, M.D.

LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance celebrates Pride Month

June events celebrate national LGBT Pride Month.

May 30, 2019

Members of the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine community are invited to take part in the Heartland Pride Parade on June 29.

COM employee of the month

Nothing better than the feeling of completion for this month’s featured COM employee — unless it’s being on the dance floor.

May 29, 2019

Reed Felderman spends his work days in the Durham Research Center.

COM program director of the month

Nephrology program director knows how to clear hurdles, enjoys ice skating, and appreciates his wife.

May 29, 2019

New faculty

Two new faculty members have joined the College of Medicine. They include one professor and one associate professor.

May 29, 2019

Grish Varshney, PhD, is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

A message from the dean

UNMC’s new medical school curriculum produces comparable results on Step 1 board exam as seen in previous years under the old curriculum.

May 29, 2019

COM resident of the month

OB/GYN resident praises training program for exposing her to what lies ahead after her residency

May 28, 2019

Research highlights

College of Medicine researchers bring in 18 research grants and more than $2.4 million in new funding.

May 28, 2019

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, is studying the immune response of certain proteins in the lungs during the progression of tuberculosis.

Featured videos

Ask UNMC Adam Sutton, M.D., dermatology, discusses varicose veins and when to seek medical help. Watch video   Nebraska Medicine video The Nebraska Medical Center Emergency Department has a baby boom going on. In the coming months, 19 babies are expected to be delivered by staff members or the spouses of staff members. Watch Babies, […]

May 28, 2019

Adam Sutton, MD

COM student of the month

Third-year medical student maintains work-life balance by making time for his wife, writing a blog, and playing with his three cats.

May 28, 2019

Max Lydiatt (left) provided nutrition information to an elementary school class as part of a community outreach project.