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UNMC first-in-nation school project reveals much higher COVID infections
OPS PROTECTS studied asymptomatic spread of COVID-19
Apr 20, 2021
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UNMC, Nebraska Extension announce June statewide tractor safety course for teens
The course will be held in early June at five sites across Nebraska.
Apr 19, 2021
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Regents approve UNMC master’s program in biostatistics
A master’s degree in biostatistics is often the entry degree in the job market for biostatisticians.
Apr 15, 2021
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MMI opens vision clinic for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities
The clinic is a collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute
Apr 14, 2021
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McGoogan Library event April 29 explores how medical ‘quackery’ evolved
The McGoogan Library Speaker Series highlights faculty, staff and clinician authors from UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.
Apr 13, 2021
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New allergy, immunology fellowship approved to meet growing demand
Demand for the specialty is high, the fellowship will help alleviate a shortage of physicians trained in this specialty
Apr 8, 2021
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Clinical trial to test if COVID-19 vaccine prevents infection, spread
Study expects to enroll more than 12,000 students ages 18-26 across the U.S.
Apr 6, 2021
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NETEC helps develop strategy for National Special Pathogen System of Care
NETEC is a consortium of the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine; Emory University; and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. It is funded by ASPR and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Apr 2, 2021
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UNMC, international team study first Ebola relapse case to cause more infections
Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine
Apr 2, 2021
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UNMC primary care, rural practice in top 10
Data for the rankings came from a variety of sources including statistical surveys, reputation surveys, academic experts’ ratings and peer assessment data.
Mar 30, 2021
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