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UNMC faculty edit comprehensive neurology textbook
Two UNMC researchers — Howard Gendelman, M.D., Larson Professor of Medicine and chairman of the Department of Pharmacology, and Susan Swindells, M.D., Terry K. Watanabe Distinguished Chair of HIV/AIDS Research and professor of medicine — are editors for the second edition of a landmark work, titled “The Neurology of AIDS.” Oxford University Press recently released the 1,184-page book.
Apr 4, 2005
Racing team headed for international competition
It’s not often that competitive bicyclists get the opportunity to race in their hometowns. But that’s exactly what perfusionist Marco Vasquez of The Nebraska Medical Center will do next week when he competes in the Tour of Puerto Rico.
Apr 1, 2005
AOA bestows award, welcomes new members
Jay Allison of O’Neill, Neb., M.D., has received the “Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award” from the national honor medical society of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA). See the story to learn who was inducted into the AOA this year.
Apr 1, 2005
UNMC, UNL develop unique surgical tool
A prototype surgical tool designed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineers, in collaboration with physicians at UNMC, promises to be better than current models. See story to learn more about the articulated grasping tool, trademarked under the name Intuitool, that can be used by surgeons performing minimally invasive surgeries.
Apr 1, 2005
UNMC programs advance in national rankings
UNMC’s College of Medicine made significant gains in three major categories in this year’s U.S.News & World Report’s academic rankings.
Apr 1, 2005
Complementary, alternative medicine use increasing
Because the use of complementary and alternative medicine is increasing, health professionals need to find ways to decrease the communication gap with patients who use it, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., says. A lack of communication could reduce the effectiveness of prescription drugs and cause drug interactions with potentially serious side effects.
Mar 31, 2005
Family honors loved one with donation
The family of Karen Larsen has donated $2,000 to UNMC for pancreatic cancer research. The Underwood, Iowa, woman died Dec. 1, 2004, from pancreatic cancer.
Mar 31, 2005
UNMC to participate in Thursday’s statewide tornado drill
Today’s statewide tornado drill has been rescheduled for Thursday. UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UMA will participate in the drill, which is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. The drill will begin Thursday at 10 a.m. with the issuance of a tornado watch. A mock tornado warning will be issued at 10:10 a.m. The drill is scheduled to end at 11 a.m.
Mar 30, 2005
CMMS – enrolling in health, safety programs
CMMS, the “Comparative Medicine Management System,” is a new computerized business management system. UNMC Today will provide weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your research program. This week’s message — How do I enroll in the Occupational Health and Safety Program for Personnel with Animal Contact (OHSP)? How can principal investigators or other designated individuals assign personnel to take the OHSP On-line Blackboard Training Course?
Mar 30, 2005
UNMC physicians extend mission of service
Part of UNMC’s mission is to better the lives of Nebraskans. Edward O’Leary, M.D., and Ward Chambers, M.D., have taken this concept a step further. One might say a leap further. The cardiac specialists spent the first part of December in separate countries, trying to do what they could to help improve the health of the citizens there and the delivery of health care services.
Mar 29, 2005