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UNMC ice rink hours change; season runs through Jan. 31
The University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink has changed its hours for open skating for the rest of the season due to UNMC student intramural activities, including curling and broomball leagues. The skating season runs through Jan. 31. The new hours are: •Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. •Monday: Closed •Tuesday: 11 a.m. to noon […]
Jan 7, 2016
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Study:Most men not getting information they need about prostate cancer screening
Men and their health providers are not having important discussions when it comes to prostate cancer screening and treatment.
Jan 6, 2016
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Virtual reality in medicine topic of Jan. 5 Omaha Science Cafe
Joseph Siu, Ph.D., an associate professor of physical therapy education in the College of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will discuss the use of virtual reality in medical training and research, at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m., Jan. 5 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. […]
Dec 22, 2015
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Report highlights efforts to grow Nebraska’s mental health workforce
78 out of 93 counties in Nebraska experience high need for behavioral health services
Dec 21, 2015
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Pioneering neuroprotective results achieved in Parkinson’s preclinical studies
Allows immune system to repair brain damage; results reported in Journal of Neuroscience
Dec 16, 2015
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UNMC technology officer named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Rod Markin joins prestigious group that includes 27 Nobel Laureates
Dec 15, 2015
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135 UNMC students to receive diplomas during Dec. 18 commencement ceremonies
The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the Witherspoon Concert Hall at Joslyn Art Museum.
Dec 15, 2015
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UNMC College of Nursing ranks 29th among most affordable online RN to BSN
The ranking includes only fully accredited schools that offer an online RN to BSN program.
Dec 14, 2015
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UNMC study: U.S. capability for treating Ebola outbreak sufficient but limited
New survey finds increased capacity since 2014 outbreak
Dec 14, 2015
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New ophthalmology journal to be housed at UNMC’s Truhlsen Eye Institute
Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI), has been named inaugural editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. This new online-only, open access journal is a companion publication to the prestigious American Journal of Ophthalmology and will be […]
Dec 9, 2015
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