Internal Medicine

Dr. O’Dell named president of American College of Rheumatology

UNMC’s James O’Dell, M.D., has been appointed 2012 president of the American College of Rheumatology — an international society that represents more than 8,000 rheumatology health professionals.

Nov 15, 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

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

UNMC for the record

New nursing dean honored by her alma mater.

Nov 4, 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 CureĀ® 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