Lisa Spellman
UNMC researchers get almost $6 million in VA grants
As any researcher knows, it’s all about getting grant funding. Six investigators at UNMC hit the jackpot recently when they each independently applied for Merit Review grants from the Veterans Administration (VA).
Apr 13, 2007
American Indian students get close up of UNMC
More than 30 American Indian high school students representing six tribes took part in a two-hour tour and presentation at UNMC on March 30.
Apr 9, 2007
UNMC trio brings home prestigious university awards
LINCOLN – Three UNMC faculty members were the winners of the University of Nebraska’s most prestigious awards for research, teaching and engagement.
Apr 5, 2007
Charles Durham receives inaugural Regents Medal
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents inaugurated a prestigious new university-wide award on Tuesday, presenting the first Regents Medal to Charles W. “Chuck” Durham.
Apr 4, 2007
Dr. Ingram suggests dietary approach to ease seasonal allergies
Runny nose? Itchy, watery eyes? Spring is in the air, literally. And while many turn to over-the-counter and prescription medications for relief, William Ingram, M.D., suggests trying a different approach to ease allergy symptoms.
Apr 3, 2007
UNMC nursing faculty help set national pressure ulcer policy
Two UNMC nursing faculty members serving on a national advisory panel have helped shape policy that will let health professionals better treat pressure ulcers, which often develop in bedridden patients and are sometimes misdiagnosed. (EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains an image with graphic content.)
Mar 23, 2007
Medical center offering breakthrough prostate cancer therapy
A new kind of radiation therapy is targeting cancer the same way a Global Positioning System, or GPS, pinpoints the location of your car. The Calypso 4D Localization System is now being offered to prostate cancer patients at The Nebraska Medical Center, one of only five medical centers worldwide to attain the Calypso technology.
Mar 19, 2007
Internists doing fewer procedures Dr. Wigton’s survey shows
A national survey by a UNMC internist reported in a recent issue of Annals of Internal Medicine shows a dramatic decline in the number and variety of medical procedures performed by general internists.
Mar 15, 2007
UNMC scientists making headway in proteomics research
The emerging field of proteomics research is helping scientists unravel the mysteries of some of the most serious diseases known to man. A team of UNMC researchers led by Pawel Ciborowski, Ph.D., and Howard Gendelman, M.D., are using proteomic technology to discover protein biomarkers that will ultimately lead to better diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases.
Mar 5, 2007
Returning soldiers’ mental health focus of conference
The emotional roller coaster many soldiers find themselves on upon returning home from war often goes unnoticed by civilian health care providers. The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at UNMC and the Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System Department of Veterans Affairs have teamed to change that. On March 8, the CCE is sponsoring a daylong conference, “After Our War: Mental Health Challenges — Returning from a War Zone.”
Feb 23, 2007