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Barb Bayer, a nurse practitioner in psychiatry, spoke to the Fremont Area Alzheimer's Support Group on May 29. She talked about the potential causes of Alzheimer's disease and the progression of cognitive changes. She also discussed the behavioral symptoms of the Alzheimer's patient and how this all affects the relationship between the patient and their […]
Jun 10, 2013
UNMC honors two for aging research
UNMC researcher Tony Wilson, Ph.D., and medical student Matt Varon were honored recently for their research into Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions related to aging.
Jun 10, 2013
UNMC research offers rare glimpse into Parkinson’s disease using neuroimaging
A UNMC research team has found a way to monitor brain injuries that occur in Parkinson’s disease providing clinicians a rare glimpse into the disease process.
Jun 10, 2013
Deadly sepsis focus of UNMC study
A UNMC researcher has determined that the investigational drug Eritoran used in a large clinical trial to treat a severe and often deadly infection known as sepsis did not reduce mortality.
Jun 10, 2013
$2.1 million study to compare diabetes treatment effectiveness
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Omaha VA Medical Center and 36 other sites will take part in a nationwide study to compare the long-term benefits and risks of four widely used diabetes drugs in combination with metformin.
Jun 10, 2013
UNMC researchers study wide assortment of diseases
New studies investigate bladder cancer, heart rhythm control, eye pressure.
Jun 10, 2013
COM Student of the Month – Jenny Dwyer, third-year student
Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community.
Jun 10, 2013
Innovative eye treatments the goal at new institute
Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute grand opening set for Wednesday.
May 20, 2013
UNMC researchers study wide assortment of diseases
News studies tackle sepsis, leukemia, high cholesterol, kidney disease.
May 13, 2013
First Nebraska Science Festival is smashing success
The first-ever Nebraska Science Festival was a huge success with thousands of people attending a wide variety of science-related activities at a dozen or more sites in and around Omaha.
May 13, 2013
