Press Release
UNMC international studies coordinator co-authors guidebook on global health
Sara Pirtle, coordinator of the University of Nebraraka Medical Center’s International Studies and Programs, has co-authored a book considered to be the first comprehensive resource for health care providers interested in improving the lives of people around the world. The book, "Caring for the World: A Guidebook to Global Health Opportunities," is being printed by […]
Dec 5, 2008
Craig Morgan to perform as Central Nebraska hosts 2009 Cattlemen’s Ball
Doniphan, Neb. — Country singer Craig Morgan, who performs fan-favorites “Red Neck Yacht Club” and “International Harvester,” and whose single “Love Remembers” has spent the last several months on the country radio charts is slated as the spotlight entertainment for the 11th annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, June 5-6, near Doniphan. The Cattlemen’s Ball will […]
Dec 5, 2008
Got a cold or flu? UNMC researcher says try chicken soup to ease symptoms
To see a short, feature video about the chicken soup research story, go to www.unmc.edu/chickensoup Though University of Nebraska Medical Center physician and researcher Stephen Rennard, M.D., is recognized around the world for his expertise in lung disease, it’s his chicken soup scientific research study that has gained the most attention. Dr. Rennard […]
Dec 4, 2008
Unique exhibit on art and medicine opens Dec. 12
A unique art exhibit capturing the emotions of patients and caregivers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center while involving research on the powerful connection between art and medicine will open Dec. 12 at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. The exhibit, titled “Here I Am and Nowhere Else: Portraits of […]
Dec 3, 2008
UNMC students train in communities across Nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center students are working with health professionals across Nebraska as part of their health care education requirements. The student rotations are part of the UNMC Rural Health Education Network (RHEN), an innovative program developed to help address the shortage of health professionals in rural Nebraska. The students represent the College of Medicine, […]
Nov 28, 2008
UNMC cancer specialist appointed to FDA Advisory Committee
UNMC cancer specialist, Jean Grem, M.D., has been appointed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee. Dr. Grem will serve in the role for three years. The 12-member committee is responsible for evaluating new cancer drugs for safety and effectiveness. It also recommends approval for drugs to treat cancer. The […]
Nov 26, 2008
International study led by UNMC reaffirms importance of genetic tool when considering how to treat common form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
A new research study published in the Nov. 27 New England Journal of Medicine reaffirms the importance of gene expression profiling as a tool to predict how aggressive the most common form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma will be in a patient. The information may be critical in tailoring cancer treatment in the near future. “There have […]
Nov 26, 2008
Smoking, heavy drinking produce ‘double whammy’ in lungs
It’s well known that prolonged, heavy consumption of alcohol can cause liver and brain damage and that smoking causes a variety of life-threatening diseases. Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center now want to shed light on a little known fact: that the combination of alcohol and smoking makes lung disease even worse. “Alcohol […]
Nov 24, 2008
Study compares top treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
The best treatment for the best price. All patients want that, but when rheumatologists have a choice between two effective “gold standard” treatments, one costing 15 times more than the other, why is the expensive option most often selected? James O’Dell, M.D., a University of Nebraska Medical Center rheumatologist, and rheumatologists from around the […]
Nov 21, 2008
Cattlemen’s Ball receives Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award
For its continuing support of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska received the Marge and Chuck Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award during the recent Ambassador of Hope Gala in Omaha. In the 11 years the ball has been held, it has raised more than $3.2 million to support cancer research, with […]
Nov 21, 2008