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Dr. Wang’s research offers hope for family with history of cancer
“Now that I know I have this gene, I can do something about it.”
Oct 17, 2013
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New research challenges views on causes of familial breast cancer
UNMC/Creighton collaboration challenges current approaches to identifying breast cancer in families with a genetic link.
Oct 16, 2013
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UNMC, Creighton research challenges views on familial breast cancer
Find challenges current approaches in identifying breast cancer in families.
Oct 16, 2013
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Video: Most women don’t carry breast/ovarian cancer gene
Even with a family history of breast cancer, odds are patient won’t carry the BRCA gene mutation.
Oct 14, 2013
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Data specialist dropped few clues about his athletic achievements
UNMC’s John Sherlock now a member of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.
Oct 11, 2013
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Dr. Silva: Investigate options for breast cancer treatment
Women increasingly choosing double mastectomies in response to breast cancer.
Oct 9, 2013
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Emily McElroy to take reins at McGoogan Library of Medicine
New library director will begin in December.
Oct 9, 2013
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Dr. Joshi receives high honor from Indian government
Ashish Joshi, M.D., Ph.D., is awarded the 2013 Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman Award at the House of Lords in London.
Oct 7, 2013
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UNMC hosts meeting to discuss future of Nebraska health care
Approximately 160 experts from across the state attended Oct. 2 event on campus.
Oct 4, 2013
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Physical therapy doctorate program crossing borders
Physical therapy — part of UNMC’s collaboration with Tongji University — is a new health domain in China.
Oct 3, 2013
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