Victoria Cerino
UNMC students, faculty offer free sports screenings for Special Olympians
The health screenings allow athletes to be eligible to compete in the 19 different sports that Special Olympics Nebraska offers year-round.
Aug 2, 2019
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UNMC’s Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., leads international TB prevention trial
Study looks at preventing TB in those who live with someone with drug-resistant TB
Jul 10, 2019
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Researchers receive $4 million grant to test tailored heart stents
Researchers re-construct patient bifurcation geometries in powerful laboratory computers
Jul 9, 2019
![Yiannis Chatzizisis, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dr_Chatzizisis.jpg)
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Clinical study looks to improve survival of older patients with leukemia
Researchers will evaluate more tailored approach to treatment
Jul 3, 2019
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UNMC allergist/immunologist shares expertise on farm-related health issues
RFD-TV program provides insight into unique rural health issues
Jul 1, 2019
![Jill Poole, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jill_Poole_Allergy.jpg)
Regents approve UNMC heart, vascular disease research center
Center will bring together scientists from across University of Nebraska to collaborate on translational, clinical and population research
Jun 28, 2019
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UNMC study finds higher doses of vitamin D don’t prevent type 2 diabetes
Vitamin D may be necessary to prevent diabetes in patients with low levels, but excessive amounts not helpful
Jun 26, 2019
![Cyrus Desouza, M.B.B.S.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Cyrus_Desouza_DEM.jpg)
UNMC study: New heart pump improves on previous models
Will provide patients with important option for serious heart problems
Jun 12, 2019
![Left: John Um, M.D., surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support programs and Brian Lowes, M.D., Ph.D., Angle Presidential Chair of Cardiology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/LowesUm0603.jpg)
UNMC receives approval for fellowship in hospice, palliative medicine
Three physicians per year will participate in one-year fellowship
Jun 10, 2019
![Al Fisher, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Alfred_Fisher_Geriatrics_2018.jpg)