Research Studies
Study: drug given routinely during cancer treatment overused, ineffective
The drugs are routinely given to patients undergoing chemotherapy, but they only clinically benefit 10 percent of patients
Mar 21, 2013
UNMC study in 5-county area to examine ways to keep weight off
Study will compare two strategies to find effective way to maintain weight after weight loss
Feb 26, 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
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
UNMC study shows exercise may ward off cancer reccurrence
Study suggests exercise can buck up immune system
Oct 30, 2012
Uninsureds climb to record high in Nebraska
UNMC report finds at least 217,000 Nebraskans are uninsured – more than 65 percent increase since 2000
Jul 31, 2012
UNMC McGoogan Library receives unique collection on care of mentally disabled
Will become valuable resource for students, scholars and other health professionals The McGoogan Library of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has received a large research collection from the estate of the late Wolf Wolfensberger, Ph.D. (1934-2011). A psychologist, Wolfensberger was a world-renowned expert on the care of the mentally disabled. He was […]
Apr 24, 2012
UNMC participating in clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease
One of 20 sites selected to study investigational medication
Nov 2, 2011
Research Notes – Study provides new hope for COPD patients
UNMC’s Stephen Rennard, M.D., played a key role in a study that could change the way health professionals and patients view chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Sep 27, 2011
