Victoria Cerino
Cheaper drugs as effective as expensive drugs in early rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers find $1,000 treatment, $25,000 treatment have same effectiveness for some.
Oct 17, 2009
Dr. Sarvetnick: Child immune systems may benefit from ‘more dirt’
Who said playing in the dirt isn’t good for you? Meet one mom who says young immune systems may actually benefit from exposure to dirt and even bacteria and viruses.
Oct 16, 2009
Volunteers help nursing students get first hands-on experience
No one dozed off in this classroom lecture as about 80 nurse practitioner students had their first opportunity to apply their knowledge of neurological disorders on volunteers with multiple sclerosis.
Oct 9, 2009
Research Notes — Study shows lymphoma survival rates vary by residence
A study by UNMC researchers shows survival for lymphoma patients may depend in part on where they live and are treated.
Sep 30, 2009
CAST members to present at research and innovation conference
Representatives of the Centers for Advanced Surgical Technology (CAST) will discuss the latest in surgical technology today at the 5th Annual Nebraska Research and Innovation Conference at Qwest Center Omaha.
Sep 29, 2009
UNMC Grants – Award aims to boost number of nurse educators
A $616,500 grant will let the College of Nursing offer a new educational track for nurses who want to teach in clinical or academic settings.
Sep 21, 2009
UNMC leaders provide H1N1 readiness update to Board of Regents
UNMC leaders provided an update about H1N1 preparedness and planning on the four University of Nebraska campuses at Friday’s Board of Regents meeting.
Sep 8, 2009
Women’s health and wellness conference focused on aging
The public is invited to the 12th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference, titled, “Aging Successfully While Caring for Others,” on Friday, Oct. 2 at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Sep 1, 2009
Reimbursement, costs and the medical home
In today’s outpatient health care setting, when patients seek help for an issue, payment to health care providers is rendered for patient evaluations or procedures conducted. What this creates, Tom Tape, M.D., said, is incentive to physicians and other providers to increase the number of services they perform on patients.
Aug 27, 2009
Turner Park clinic adopts ‘medical home’ approach
Lynell Klassen, M.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, likens patient care in the United States to a football team with no quarterback. Care often is administered by a fragmented group of physicians and specialists who struggle to communicate with each other about a patient’s needs.
Aug 26, 2009