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UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Develops Its Own Lab Assay to Test for COVID-19
Jana Broadhurst and a team of UNMC researchers have developed a new lab assay that provides them with their own COVID-19 diagnostic capabilities.
Apr 9, 2020
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NIH Selects UNMC/NM to Conduct First Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Drug
UNMC/NM conducts the first clinical trial in the U.S. to evaluate an experimental treatment for COVID-19.
Apr 9, 2020
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GCHS Leads Local and Regional Pandemic Planning Efforts
The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Pandemic Response Team once again gathered to fight a virus that represents a global threat.
Apr 9, 2020
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GCHS Faculty Spotlight: Mark Rupp & James Lawler
The GCHS faculty spotlight this month highlights two physicians who have played key roles in our COVID-19 efforts.
Apr 9, 2020
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Questions with Chancellor Gold
If I get the COVID-19 virus, am I immune to it, or can I get it again?
Apr 6, 2020
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University of Nebraska develops a COVID-19 screening mobile app
Available now on the App Store for iPhone.
Apr 6, 2020
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Shield protects from coronavirus during intubation procedure
New device will be used here and sent to other hospitals.
Apr 6, 2020
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NETEC has a new name, same mission
Center now called National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center.
Apr 1, 2020
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Dr. Gold offers answers on the COVID-19 response
In a new feature, Chancellor Gold addresses a daily question about how UNMC is reacting to the pandemic.
Mar 30, 2020
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Med center experts release e-free book on quarantine
E-book targeted toward health professionals.
Mar 27, 2020
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