Internal Medicine
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
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
Lymphoma partnership helps Chinese patients
SHANGHAI — One of the clinical and research partnerships between UNMC and China is the Sino-U.S. Center for Diagnosis and Therapy for Hematological Malignancies, which brings UNMC physicians and researchers together to improve diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma in China and Nebraska.
Oct 20, 2011
Breast cancer navigator program provides calm in the storm
Jimmie Johnson was devastated six years ago when she heard the words, “You have breast cancer.”
Oct 7, 2011
Susan G. Komen grant awarded to UNMC provides advocates for women with breast cancer
A grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.
Oct 6, 2011
Research Notes – Study provides new hope for COPD patients
UNMC’s Stephen Rennard, M.D., played a key role in a study that could change the way health professionals and patients view chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Sep 27, 2011
UNMC involved in major study that challenges widely accepted views on COPD
A study involving UNMC may provide hope to some COPD patients and prompt reevaluation of treatment.
Sep 26, 2011
Lisa Runco receives September Gold ‘U’ award
Tom Tape, M.D., knew Lisa Runco was an invaluable employee long before he worked with her in internal medicine.
Sep 21, 2011
UNMC to offer free health screenings at Husker Harvest Days Sept. 13-15
UNMC will provide free lung disease screenings at Husker Harvest Days
Sep 8, 2011