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Funeral services held for wife of legendary UNMC physician
Funeral services were held May 30 in Omaha for Mary Ann “Maisie” Paustian, wife of Fred Paustian, M.D., a legendary gastroenterologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Maisie Paustian, 78, died May 25 at Brookestone nursing home from complications of diabetes and multiple strokes. The couple had been married for more than 53 […]
Jun 6, 2007
UNMC College of Nursing receives $1.9 million federal grant to evaluate tailored newsletters in prevention of hypertension in women in central Nebraska
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing have launched a $1.9 million, five-year study that aims to use lifestyle changes to prevent hypertension in women at risk. Pre-hypertensive women are not candidates for drug therapy, however, lifestyle modifications can prevent hypertension and cardiovascular disease in many women. The study will […]
Jun 4, 2007
UNMC researchers find that needleless catheter connector valves could lead to increased bloodstream infections in hospital patients
A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has determined that a common device used in hospitals around the country might put patients at greater risk for developing a bloodstream infection. The findings were reported in the June 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, a leading scientific journal. The device – a […]
May 30, 2007
UNMC College of Dentistry to provide free dental services to Panhandle youths
Eighty students, dental faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will spend May 31 through June 2 tending to the oral health of 200 children in western Nebraska. This is the fourth year in which the dental college will travel across the state to offer dental services, at no cost, […]
May 29, 2007
Legislative bill would benefit families impacted by autism
Early intervention is the key to successfully dealing with autism. Now, thanks to a bill in the Nebraska legislature, more families should be able to get the early intervention that their child needs. The bill, LB 482, is under consideration for signature by Gov. Dave Heineman. If signed into law, the bill would provide […]
May 24, 2007
UNMC College of Nursing establishes endowed chair with $600,000 estate gift from Bertha Pankratz of Grand Island
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has received a gift of more than $600,000, made through the University of Nebraska Foundation. With the gift the college has established the Bertha Pankratz Endowed Chair in Nursing. Pankratz, who was born in Omaha and grew up and spent most of her life in […]
May 22, 2007
UNMC to be site for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma immunotherapy trial
Genitope Corporation (NASDAQ: GTOP) today announced the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the use of MyVax® personalized immunotherapy following primary treatment with rituximab and chemotherapy (R-Chemo) for follicular non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (fNHL). MyVax® personalized immunotherapy is based on the unique genetic makeup of a patient’s own tumor and is designed to activate the […]
May 21, 2007
University of Nebraska jumps six spots in national R&D rankings
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., was pleased this week upon learning that the University of Nebraska had moved up six places to No. 27 among all public universities in the United States in the National Science Foundation rankings in research and development. “This is great news,” Dr. Maurer said. […]
May 18, 2007
Karst named assistant dean for UNMC School of Allied Health Professions
Greg Karst, Ph.D., has been named assistant dean for academic affairs for the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), effective July 1. Dr. Karst has been a faculty member in the SAHP for the past 15 years, serving most recently as professor and associate director of physical therapy education. […]
May 18, 2007
Raines Scholarship expanded to assist UNMC medical and nursing students from western Nebraska
A longtime scholarship that has benefited western Nebraska medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for the past 23 years has been expanded to provide support to UNMC nursing students as well. The Dr. Max and Raynette Raines Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to UNMC students who are pursuing degrees in medicine […]
May 14, 2007