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Adult stem cells discovered in retina of rats may hold key to restoring sight
The discovery of adult stem cells in the retina of rats may hold the key to restoring the sight of those blinded by macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa or glaucoma. Those were the findings of a University of Nebraska Medical Center study published in the November issue of Developmental Biology, a leading science journal. “This […]
Dec 1, 2006
UNMC announces officers for Student Association for Rural Health
New officers have been elected for 2006-07 by the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. SARH promotes interest in health careers in rural areas of Nebraska by hosting monthly seminars on rural health issues. All UNMC students are eligible to join the SARH group. The 2006-2007 officers […]
Dec 1, 2006
(Northbrook, IL, November 1, 2006) – Debra J. Romberger, M.D., of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is one of six national recipients of The CHEST Foundation’s Humanitarian Project Development Grant Program Award. The CHEST Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), recently announced the 2006 award winners at […]
Nov 28, 2006
Five UNMC scientists receive $3.8 million in research grants
Grants are the measuring stick for every scientist in academic research. The pulmonary, critical care, sleep & allergy section in the department of internal medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center recently added five grants totaling $3.8 million to its yardstick. Not only did the section succeed in receiving five grants, but all […]
Nov 22, 2006
UNMC to launch pilot program offering personal services for patients
University of Nebraska Medical Center officials announced today that starting Feb. 1, a UNMC physician will launch a pilot program in which patients will be charged an annual fee in return for a variety of services not normally covered by health insurance policies or government payors. The program is being called a Personal Service […]
Nov 20, 2006
The Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will unveil new facilities built to house the Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program on Nov. 15. The facilities are designed to become a national center for clinical treatment and research on children with some of the most severe issues related to developmental […]
Nov 14, 2006
UNMC, 20 communities across Nebraska to present free Mini-Medical School on stem cells Nov. 28
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 20 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in the UNMC Mini-Medical School, a free health educational forum titled, “Stem Cells: The Promise of 21st Century Research.” The forum will be held on Nov. 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (central time). It will […]
Nov 10, 2006
UNMC researcher’s work with embryonic stem cells highlighted in national journal
Thanks in large part to the work of a University of Nebraska Medical Center scientist, an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and can be used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of […]
Nov 9, 2006
New UNMC emergency residency program proving fruitful
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff are improving the health of Nebraska through UNMC’s new UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The program means no longer will UNMC, and Nebraska, lose six new residents to other states in order for residents to pursue training in the emergency medicine […]
Nov 9, 2006
Two medical center employees to be honored with Light of Wellness Award from WELCOM
The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) will be honoring 10 individuals and one group with the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award on Thursday, Nov. 16. This marks the fifth consecutive year that WELCOM has given the awards. Eight individuals will be recognized for making successful changes in their health habits as […]
Nov 8, 2006