Epidemiology
Comorbid conditions associated with worse lung cancer survival
UNMC study finds 74 percent of lung cancer patients have other conditions such as COPD, diabetes, congestive heart failure
Jun 11, 2015
![K.M. Monirul Islam, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Islam.jpg)
Regents approve center for substance abuse research
UNMC center could lead to better diagnosis, prevention, treatment of substance abuse-related disorders.
Apr 13, 2015
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Speaker explores war on infectious diseases
Jon Mirsalis, Ph.D., will examine new paradigms for infectious disease prevention and treatment.
Feb 17, 2015
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Health care worker transported to Omaha for observation
Nebraska Medicine is not involved at this point, and the worker is showing no symptoms of Ebola.
Feb 16, 2015
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Nebraska Ebola team draws presidential praise
President Barack Obama lauds Nebraska’s “world-class care” in Ebola fight.
Feb 12, 2015
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Research excellence recognized at ceremony
Scientist Laureate Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D., other investigators honored at the Distinguished Scientist Awards Ceremony Monday.
Feb 3, 2015
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Regents honor Nebraska’s Ebola team
Resolution applauds team’s efforts in fight against deadly disease.
Feb 2, 2015
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UNMC dean to work with WHO in Sierra Leone
College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., will provide epidemiologic assistance in response to the Ebola outbreak.
Jan 28, 2015
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Meet New Investigator KM Monirul Islam, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Islam’s research focuses on patient-centered outcomes.
Jan 13, 2015
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UNMC expert in cancer education named to key national post
Dr. Amr Soliman named president-elect of American Association for Cancer Education
Nov 21, 2014
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