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Dr. Mercer takes reins of intestinal rehab program

Take something great and make it better. That’s the goal of UNMC transplant surgeon David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., as he takes over as director of the medical center’s intestinal rehabilitation program for Deb Sudan, M.D., who has moved onto Duke University.

Sep 3, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — big benching with Dr. Sorrell

As was promised, we’re going “strong” into fitness talk this week. World-record strong.

Sep 3, 2008

New Gold ‘U’ incentive aimed at career development

There are 2,500 new reasons to win the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award.

Sep 3, 2008

Undergraduate students receive Holland Future Scientist Awards

Six undergraduate students from Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2008 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.

Sep 2, 2008

Sidewalk closing on 42nd Street

Starting Thursday, the sidewalk on the east side of 42nd Street from Emile Street north to the cross walk at Wittson Hall will be closed for concrete replacement.

Sep 2, 2008

Saving children in Nicaragua

Imagine having a child with a congenital heart defect. The child’s only chance for a normal life is to have surgery to correct the defect. However, your country doesn’t have the resources or the expertise to perform open heart surgery in children. It sounds hopeless, but wait — an American foundation wants children in all countries to have access to lifesaving cardiac operations — your child’s heart will be fixed.

Sep 2, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty — meet Ge Lin, Ph.D.

Ge Lin, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of health services research and administration in the College of Public Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Sep 2, 2008

Friday Husker pick ’em – Western Michigan

Alright Husker fans — and we know you’re out there — here’s a little something for you!

Aug 29, 2008

‘Jerry’s kids’ are all ages

Charles Fowler sat on the doctor’s examination table and prepared to have his muscle measurements taken. Physical therapist Robert Fuchs braced himself.

Aug 29, 2008

Pediatric Grand Rounds celebrates 10th anniversary

Every week, health care professionals from the United States and 108 different countries around the world tune in to watch one of the most popular, longest-running medical shows on the Internet — the UNMC Pediatric Grand Rounds.

Aug 29, 2008