Internal Medicine

Study finds that one COVID treatment not justified

UNMC participated in research showing that injected interferon not helpful.

Nov 12, 2021

Remembering: Shaun Capurro

Colleagues will miss Capurro’s professionalism, leadership and dry humor.

Nov 10, 2021

Shaun Capurro

Transition begins for new oncology leadership

Administrative oncology leadership will transition from Theresa Franco to Kyle Skiermont, PharmD.

Nov 4, 2021

From left, Theresa Franco and Kyle Skiermont, PharmD

Study explores airborne hazards’ effects on military, veterans

UNMC-VA researchers team on $3 million research study.

Nov 3, 2021

From left, Jill Poole, MD, and Ted Mikuls, MD

UNMC-VA researchers receive $3 million to study airborne hazards in military members, veterans

The research team will explore the relationship of airborne hazards in developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and rheumatoid arthritis-lung disease to better understand the condition.

Nov 3, 2021

Jill Poole, MD and Ted Mikuls, MD.

From UNMC Today

Grant will fund study on negating lung injury from biohazard, and other College of Medicine stories from earlier this month.

Oct 27, 2021

Jill Poole, MD

Study shows decrease in certain lung cancer deaths

Researchers cite earlier diagnosis, better treatments in recently published paper.

Oct 26, 2021

Apar Ganti, MD

High honor for steady voice of the pandemic

The Nebraska Hospital Association recognized Mark Rupp, MD, for his dedicated service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 26, 2021

Mark Rupp, MD, (left) was accompanied by CEO Jim Linder, MD, to learn the news of his award from the Nebraska Hospital Association.

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing $9.3 million in new funding in August.

Oct 26, 2021

Howard Fox, MD, PhD

$1.6 million UNMC grant provides free series to reduce disparities in health care

Starts Nov. 3, provides free educational credits, up to $2,000 for projects

Oct 25, 2021

Drs. Nada Fadul, Muhammad Salman Ashraf