Victoria Cerino
Study: Antibiotics overprescribed for sinus infections
Antibiotics are likely being overprescribed for many sinus infections, according to a study by UNMC researchers that was published in the March issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Mar 20, 2007
Regents approve next step in Norfolk nursing division proposal
A letter of intent that satisfies the first of three conditions for a proposal to establish a UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk was approved Friday by the Board of Regents.
Mar 12, 2007
‘Walk and Roll for Disabilities’ raises record $30,000
More than 450 registered participants and more than $30,000 raised. Both numbers were records realized at the 3rd annual Munroe-Meyer Institute and the C. Louis Meyer Foundation “Walk & Roll for Disabilities,” held in February at the Westroads Mall.
Mar 8, 2007
College of Nursing to host 13-state research conference
UNMC’s College of Nursing will host the 31st Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference March 23-26 at the Hilton Omaha and Qwest Center in Omaha.
Mar 6, 2007
‘Shrink Rap’ celebrates second anniversary
On Sunday nights when many Omahans are settled in for the evening, UNMC’s Jim Sorrell, M.D., and co-host Damian Montez, are gearing up for their live, weekly show on KQCH-FM (94.1). The show, “Shrink Rap,” recently celebrated its second anniversary.
Feb 28, 2007
Dr. Jim raps about his radio show
Jim Sorrell, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at UNMC, is celebrating the second-anniversary of “Sunday Night Shrink Rap,” a radio show he hosts on Omaha radio station, 94.1 FM. Dr. Sorrell, or “Dr. Jim” as he is known on the radio show, answers questions about the show and other topics.
Feb 28, 2007
UNMC reaches out to world with distance programs
Not long ago, most college students attended classroom lectures at scheduled times, relied heavily on books and did research in libraries. Today, thanks to distance education programs, students can earn some degrees without stepping foot on campus. The revolution in online educational programs began at UNMC in 1990 when the Nebraska Legislature mandated that medical center programs be available in rural sites to address health professions shortages and access issues.
Feb 12, 2007
Allied Health’s distance education excellence takes effort
The demand for the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions’ distance education programs by other states and institutions shows the school’s mastery of online programs. The key to Allied Health’s success in distance education may in part lie in the approach taken toward engaging students in the coursework.
Feb 12, 2007
UNMC scientists publish world’s first clinical ‘nebraskense’ cases
When most Americans hear the word “Nebraska,” they probably think of a state in the heartland. There’s another term some UNMC scientists hope will catch on with health care professionals and laboratory scientists around the world: Mycobacterium nebraskense.
Feb 8, 2007
Dr. Rennard receives Pfizer Visiting Professorship Award
Stephen Rennard, M.D., one of the world’s leading experts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was one of 10 physicians selected for the 2006 Pfizer Visiting Professorship in Pulmonology Award.
Feb 7, 2007