Victoria Cerino
Nursing students enriched by China experience
Four UNMC senior nursing students spent three weeks in China expanding their knowledge about nursing and Chinese culture.
Nov 12, 2009
UNMC Grants – Award to add psychiatric nurse practitioners statewide
A three-year, $1.18 million grant awarded to the UNMC College of Nursing by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, will increase the number of psychiatric nurse practitioners in Nebraska by 43.
Oct 28, 2009
$1.18 million grant to increase number of psychiatric nurse practitioners
Grant will increase behavioral health services for rural citizens.
Oct 26, 2009
Catheterization course benefits from Sorrell Center technology
As he teaches the latest procedures and technology in the catheterization lab, Ed O’Leary, M.D., typically lectures in a darkened room with limited space as participants stand around him and ask questions. Recently, Dr. O’Leary lectured for the first time in a spacious, high-tech classroom in the Sorrell Center.
Oct 20, 2009
Study: Cheaper rheumatoid arthritis drugs as effective as expensive option
UNMC’s James O’Dell, M.D., is a co-author of a study that shows a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment that costs $1,000 annually is as effective as another common treatment that costs as much as $25,000 each year.
Oct 19, 2009
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