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UNMC focusing on growing problem of antibiotic resistance
Staphylococcus infections once associated with hospitalization, recent surgery, and residence in long-term-care facilities, now are striking healthy individuals. And the experts aren’t sure why. Complicating the rise of “staph” infections is the organism’s growing resistance to antibiotic treatment. UNMC recently formed a new research group focused on the local and national problem of staphylococcus infections.
Aug 29, 2005
New instrument to benefit researchers
UNMC recently bought a $400,000 BIAcore 3000 instrument to serve researchers at UNMC and beyond. “The BIAcore is like the Maserati of instruments, except it’s made in Sweden,” said Donald Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor, UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology. The instrument is mostly being used in biomedical companies with interests in biotechnology.
Aug 26, 2005
Midwest’s first global health conference Sept. 9-11
Two UNMC organizations that focus on international relations and health – International Studies & Programs and Student Alliance for Global Health – will host the Midwest’s first global health conference. The conference, titled, “Bridging Health Divides: Engaging in Global Health at Home and Abroad,” will be Sept. 9-11, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., in Omaha.
Aug 26, 2005
UNMC fall radio spots showcase pride
UNMC’s fall radio commercials showcase the pride Nebraskans feel for UNMC. The two 30-second commercials can be heard on the Pinnacle Sports Network of stations — or click to hear them in UNMC Today.
Aug 26, 2005
BRTP common entry for Ph.D. study
Students in the 2005-2006 Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) recently took part in a three-day orientation process to help them select their area of interest for Ph.D. research.
Aug 25, 2005
Web site provides information on re-accreditation effort
A Web site dedicated to UNMC’s re-accreditation efforts has been posted. The Web site, www.unmc.edu/nca, is intended to provide information broadly about the re-accreditation process.
Aug 25, 2005
ENT residency program earns full accreditation
UNMC’s Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency program has achieved a five-year accreditation – the longest possible — by the residency review committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Aug 24, 2005
Parking Services announces safety measures for Lot 50
Employees assigned to the parking garage along Emile Street soon will see new signs and markings intended to boost the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
Aug 23, 2005
Osteoporosis among African Americans studied
The first studies published on low bone density and fracture-related outcomes among African American patients indicate that osteoporosis is not only a painful word, it can be debilitating – even lethal – and at a rate far out of proportion to outcomes for Caucasians. Ted Mikuls, M.D., assistant professor in rheumatology and immunology at UNMC, is primary investigator and co-author of two recently published studies.
Aug 23, 2005
Kearney to host disaster training course Aug. 23-26
Nebraska now ranks among the three largest training centers in the National Disaster Life Support program. On Aug. 23 to 26, the Holiday Inn at 110 Second Ave. in Kearney will host a three and one-half day course designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to become course instructors in bioterrorism and natural disaster preparedness.
Aug 22, 2005