Press Release
New cancer guidelines to help adolescents and young adults
UNMC oncologist chairs panel that develops new guidelines to help guide adolescents, young adults through cancer A University of Nebraska Medical Center pediatric oncologist, Peter Coccia, M.D., served as chairman of a national panel that developed patient guidelines to help guide adolescents and young adults with cancer through diagnosis, treatment and after therapy. These guidelines […]
Feb 8, 2013
UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD
New research suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.
Feb 7, 2013
Studies show need for primary care nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are poised to help fill the gap created by the shortage of primary care physicians in Nebraska as more people gain access to health care through the Affordable Care Act. But just like with primary care physicians, there is a shortage of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the state. […]
Feb 6, 2013
UNMC to hold three-part zombie series at Omaha Community Playhouse
Do real life zombies exist? Want to know more about zombies and how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Sunday Bloody Sunday conversation series, Feb. 17, March 3 and 10 at the Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St. The conversations take place immediately following […]
Feb 6, 2013
Migraine victims suffer in silence, only half seek treatment
Of those who suffer the debilitating side effects of migraine headaches, less than half get diagnosed.
Feb 5, 2013
Dr. Beck named to key College of Medicine post
Named director of Curriculum and Educational Research Office
Feb 4, 2013
Regents approve construction of new College of Pharmacy building for UNMC
Center for Drug Discovery will be key part of project
Jan 25, 2013
Regents approve joint master’s/doctoral program in biomedical informatics
UNMC/UNO program will provide students new opportunities in fast growing field
Jan 25, 2013
$3.36 million UNMC study to examine exercise adherence in heart failure patients
As the population ages, heart failure will become an even bigger problem in the United States.
Jan 22, 2013
UNMC adult stem cell breakthrough builds on Nobel Prize winners’ work
Could lead to potential cures for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration
Jan 22, 2013
