College of Medicine
UNMC dean part of landmark study looking at antibiotic resistant bacteria
Results could provide foundation for making antibiotics more effective A University of Nebraska Medical Center physician-scientist, Bradley Britigan, M.D., was one of the authors on a landmark study that has determined why bacteria are antibiotic resistant and how disrupting key bacterial functions could result in making antibiotics more effective. The study, which appears in […]
Nov 18, 2011
James O’Dell, M.D., named 2012 president of American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is an international professional medical society representing more than 8,000.
Nov 14, 2011
Dr. Zheng inspired by grandfather
Jialin Zheng, M.D., went to medical school at the behest of his grandfather, a famous local practitioner of Chinese traditional medicine.
“He said I could do great things particularly if I combined Chinese medicine with western medicine,” Dr. Zheng said.
Nov 11, 2011
UNMC helps bring family medicine to China
Traditionally, hospital receptionists — not primary care professionals — triage ailing patients in Chinese medical centers.
Nov 11, 2011
In recognition of Veterans Day, UNMC Today takes a look at some of the medical center programs that help past and present military members and their families.
Nov 11, 2011
Study: Cheaper meds work well for newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients
One of the largest clinical studies ever done proves rheumatoid arthritis patients do well on a lower cost treatment.
Nov 11, 2011
Alumni Association scholarships help those who will someday help others
Learn how the College of Medicine Alumni Association helps medical students such as Mariah Smith-Miloff on their paths toward health care careers. NOTE: This link goes directly to a University of Nebraska Foundation webpage.
Nov 10, 2011
Introducing the Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance
Read and watch a video about the new alliance, which brings UNMC’s various neuroscience experts together for better patient care and research.
Oct 31, 2011
CityMatCH at UNMC receives 2011 National Health Information Silver Award
CityMatCH received a National Health Information Silver Award for its Life Course Game.
Oct 27, 2011