Karen Burbach
Dr. Fayad co-authors study in prestigious journal
The final results of the first randomized study of protected stenting for the carotid artery in patients at high-risk for standard surgery are being published in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Oct 7, 2004
Mechanical device energizes heart patient
Using a small electronic pumping device, called the HeartMate, physicians at The Nebraska Medical Center have given a Nebraska woman reason to hope. Kathryn Stull of Gothenburg, Neb., is a self-confessed chatterbox. So when she stopped talking, her family knew something was wrong.
Oct 6, 2004
Physician assistants honored nationally
UNMC’s Physician Assistant class of 2006 will set up an information booth about the profession today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the Nebraska Cafe and at Clarkson Tower. Today is the beginning of National PA week, which runs through Oct. 12.
Oct 6, 2004
Core facilities support UNMC research
The UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Office recently sponsored its first Shared Resources Core Facilities Day to promote awareness of UNMC’s core facilities and highlight collaborative research opportunities on campus.
Oct 5, 2004
Designated shuttle lot to expedite travels
Beginning Nov. 1, employees at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center can park in a specially designated lot with exclusive shuttle service to and from the main hospitals, University Tower and Clarkson Tower.
Oct 4, 2004
Cyclists to raise awareness of cancer clinical trials
The main branch of the U.S. Postal Service in Omaha will host a rally starting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, to welcome the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope”, a cycling journey across America to invigorate the public about the importance of cancer research. The event is open to the public and cancer survivors are especially encouraged to attend.
Oct 4, 2004
Read the plan for influenza vaccination of UNMC, UMA and The Nebraska Medical Center staff and patients.
Sep 28, 2004
Dr. Singh receives Chancellor’s Gold U Award
Sanjay Singh, M.D., is fascinated by the brain’s cortex, the gray matter that makes individuals uniquely human. “A person lives in his cortex,” said Dr. Singh, the state’s first trained epileptologist. “It’s where they think from, it’s where their personality and emotions reside and it’s also the area that gives rise to epilepsy.”
Sep 27, 2004
Silver U receipients announced for September
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Sep 27, 2004
Olson Center brown bag lectures feed minds
Once a month, over yogurt, turkey sandwiches and salads, the predominately female audience meets to learn about an array of health issues from aging to nutrition to pregnancy. The Olson Center for Women’s Health brown bag lectures have been growing in popularity.
Sep 24, 2004