Press Release
James Anderson, Ph.D., appointed chairman of National Cancer Institute Subcommittee
James Anderson, Ph.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Preventative and Societal Medicine, has been appointed chairman of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Initial Review Group Subcommittee on Clinical Groups. The subcommittee is responsible for conducting the scientific reviews of the NCI-funded cancer cooperative groups. “NCI funds a cooperative program, which includes hospitals, researchers […]
Nov 8, 2006
UNMC’s rare book collection worth $3.4 million back home after extensive library renovation
A collection of rare medical books worth an estimated $3.4 million owned by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is back where it belongs in the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine following months of extensive renovations to the library’s two rare book rooms. There are nearly 4,250 volumes in the collection that’s considered one of […]
Nov 6, 2006
New laser treatment, safer, more effective way to eliminate varicose veins
Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a simple, non-surgical procedure performed right in the office. “It’s a quick and simple way to alleviate varicose veins,” said radiologist Anthony Adelson, M.D., who is also the section head of interventional radiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. “Most patients are walking within minutes after the procedure and […]
Nov 2, 2006
Medical applications surge at UNMC, as recruiting yields results
For the past several years, medical school applications at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have risen faster than the national average. Since 2001, interest in UNMC’s College of Medicine has steadily grown. Last year, the college had a 14 percent increase in its application rate, receiving 1,268 applications to fill 120 seats in […]
Nov 1, 2006
Pulmonary hypertension has been diagnosed in more than 100,000 Americans and may be misdiagnosed in thousands more, unless there is more awareness in the community. That’s why the need for expanded public education – above all – sets the tone for the Phenomenal Hope for a Cure association’s first brunch and auction fundraiser. The […]
Nov 1, 2006
New procedure, clinical trial address vascular plaque
A new procedure to remove plaque from the lower extremities enables patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) to walk pain-free. This same procedure allows scientists to evaluate the biologic profile of plaque, a fatty substance that stems or blocks normal blood flow. University of Nebraska Medical Center surgeons are using a new plaque excision […]
Oct 31, 2006
Major gift allows UNMC to name three facilities in honor of legendary physician and his spouse
Lots of terms come to mind when trying to describe Fred Paustian, M.D. Teacher. Mentor. Problem solver. Clinician. Master diagnostician. Leader. Competitor. And, oh yeah, add one more to the list – legend. After an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years at UNMC, Dr. Paustian and his wife, Mary Ann “Maisie,” were […]
Oct 25, 2006
Ruth and Bill Scott make another major gift to UNMC
They’ve done it again. Omaha philanthropists Ruth and Bill Scott have made another major investment – their third this year – to the University of Nebraska Foundation to advance the objectives of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The latest Scotts’ gift honors their longtime friends, Fred Paustian, M.D., and his wife, Mary […]
Oct 25, 2006
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Chicano Awareness Center are co-hosting the 16th Annual Latina/Latino Youth Conference Oct. 27 at the UNMC College of Nursing Cooper Auditorium. More than 200 students from 12 high schools and one middle school in Omaha and the greater metropolitan area, will learn about college and career […]
Oct 24, 2006
Vernellia Randall, nationally acclaimed educator on law and health care to speak at UNMC Oct. 30
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs announced that Vernellia Randall, professor of law at the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, and director of the university’s Academic Excellence Program will speak on campus. Her address is titled, “Discrimination Not Disparities: Using Civil Rights Law to Improve the Health of […]
Oct 24, 2006