UNMC Today
UNMC/NHS seminar explores integrative medicine
“The Hidden Wisdom of Integrative Medicine,” a two-day conference exploring complementary and alternative medicine, will be April 25-26, at the Embassy Suites-Old Market Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., Omaha.
Apr 22, 2003
The family of a well-known University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry alumnus, Doug Eversoll, D.D.S., has established an endowed fund to benefit students of the colleges orthodontics program. Dr. Eversoll, who died last June at the age of 43, had an orthodontic practice in Lincoln and a satellite clinic in York. The Dr. […]
Apr 17, 2003
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff and community partners will hold the Third Annual Asthma Awareness event Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will offer free asthma screenings and education at the Monument Mall in Scottsbluff, […]
Apr 16, 2003
UNMC researchers determine that estrogen could be predictor of breast cancer risk
A team of researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has determined that certain estrogen metabolites could serve as biomarkers to predict the risk of someone getting breast cancer. The results of the study are published in the April issue of Carcinogenesis. In the study, breast biopsy tissues were examined for 49 women without […]
Apr 16, 2003
Bioterrorism symposia scheduled across Nebraska
Four, two-day bioterrorism symposia have been scheduled for across Nebraska to help educate health-care workers about the indicators of bioterrorism-related illnesses, as well as treatments for those illnesses. The symposia are being sponsored by the Nebraska Bioterrorism Education Consortium and are being developed by the Rural Health Education Network. With questions, please call the UNMC […]
Apr 14, 2003
UNMC associate professor: Ephedrine’s risks outweigh potential benefits
The side effects of ephedrine have federal lawmakers concerned right now, and thats a good thing, said a veteran UNMC College of Pharmacy faculty member. I wouldnt recommend taking ephedrine. The risks are significantly higher than any potential gain that you might get from the drug, said Jeff Baldwin, Pharm.D., an Associate Professor of Pharmacy […]
Apr 14, 2003
Fatigue, the most common and distressing side effect reported by patients receiving chemotherapy, has long been accepted by health professionals and patients alike as a side effect of treatment. But researchers say the problem, which may continue after treatment, has long been ignored because of the perception that no effective treatments are available. Fatigue is […]
Apr 11, 2003
MMI’s second annual “Arts for Hearts” benefit May 8-9
The Second Annual “Arts for Hearts” benefit art show will be Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Durham Outpatient Center’s second floor atrium. Sponsored by the C. Louis Meyer Foundation, proceeds will be used to establish an endowment for recreation programs that serve adults with developmental disabilities at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation.
Apr 10, 2003
The Olson Center for Womens Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites the public to a seminar on menopause titled, Making Sense of Midlife Changes, on Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Omaha Marriott in Regency, 10220 Regency Circle. The seminar will include dinner and keynote speaker Terri Malucci, […]
Apr 10, 2003
UNMC neurologist helps lead study comparing stenting vs. surgery
On April 2, Pierre Fayad, M.D., chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Centers department of neurological sciences, presented results from the first randomized study that shows stenting is more effective than surgery for patients who were otherwise considered very high risk for standard surgery. Dr. Fayad was among this years presenters at the American […]
Apr 10, 2003