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Kevin Garvin, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, will serve as president of The Hip Society for 2017-2018.
Jan 22, 2016
UNMC glaucoma screening Jan. 24 at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church
More than 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma. It’s the leading cause of preventable blindness and disproportionately affects African-Americans and Asians more than any other population group. For that reason, Shane Havens, M.D., assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is holding a glaucoma screening […]
Jan 21, 2016
UNMC/VA study: Gap sheds light on why gout patients may suffer despite treatment
Researchers found only 14 percent of gout patients know the numerical treatment goal for the medication they are on
Jan 20, 2016
UNMC events this week, next focus on student well-being, stress reduction
Annual interprofessional weeklong event aimed at improving student mental health.
Jan 18, 2016
Sixth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s
24-hour skate will take place Jan. 22-23 at UNMC Ice Rink
Jan 15, 2016
Former ‘Star Trek’ actor, LeVar Burton, headlines 2016 Nebraska Science Festival
Literacy advocate to present keynote on merging technology, storytelling, science fiction
Jan 13, 2016
Susan G. Komen $50,146 grant to train breast cancer advocates
Goal of grant: to get appropriate diagnosis, treatment
Jan 11, 2016
New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns
Updated guidelines encourage Americans to adopt series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases
Jan 8, 2016
UNMC ice rink hours change; season runs through Jan. 31
The University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink has changed its hours for open skating for the rest of the season due to UNMC student intramural activities, including curling and broomball leagues. The skating season runs through Jan. 31. The new hours are: •Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. •Monday: Closed •Tuesday: 11 a.m. to noon […]
Jan 7, 2016
Study:Most men not getting information they need about prostate cancer screening
Men and their health providers are not having important discussions when it comes to prostate cancer screening and treatment.
Jan 6, 2016
