College of Medicine
UNMC physician: drug added with remdesivir provides benefits to hospitalized pts
The clinical trial was conducted in 67 hospitals in eight different countries with 1,033 volunteer study participants, including at UNMC, which was among the sites with the largest number of participants
Dec 11, 2020
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New faculty spotlight: Lourdes Eguiguren, MD
Dr. Eguiguren is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
Dec 11, 2020
![Lourdes Eguiguren, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Jimenez121420.jpg)
Children’s, UNMC name chief of pediatric surgery
Abdalla Zarroug, MD, will join UNMC and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in February.
Dec 10, 2020
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Take Care 101: Get enough sleep
Many Americans live sleep-deprived lives, and the pandemic may be making things worse than usual.
Dec 9, 2020
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Latest information on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Work underway to prepare for arrival and distribution of first doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Dec 9, 2020
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Dr. Plewes is Pathway to Independence Awardee
Award recognizes early-career postdocs for their contributions to research.
Dec 8, 2020
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UNMC WC4BL chapter working for change
The group’s latest event, a discussion of structural racism and student advocacy, will be held Dec. 11.
Dec 8, 2020
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New faculty spotlight: Maximiliano Hawkes, MD
Dr. Hawkes is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.
Dec 8, 2020
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Time out with T.O. – A farewell to UNMC’s Sue Pope
Pope has shepherded medical students through UNMC for 50 years.
Dec 7, 2020
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Tackling challenge of organ rejection
Research study looks at unique way to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients.
Dec 7, 2020
![Clifford Miles, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Miles120420.jpg)