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42nd and Farnam streets to experience Saturday closings

From 7 a.m. to about 3 p.m. on Saturday, 42nd Street between Dodge and Emile streets will be closed while 42nd Street is resurfaced and concrete is poured for the walkway. Also during this time, Farnam Street between 40th and 44th streets will be closed.

Jun 15, 2007

UNMC research could lead to Marfan syndrome breakthrough

A UNMC research team has determined that doxycycline, a common drug used for a variety of health problems, significantly delays aneurysm rupture, tears and bleeding for mice inflicted with the Marfan syndrome.

Jun 15, 2007

UNMC research may be the future of heart disease detection

UNMC researchers have discovered a breakthrough “microbubble” technology for heart disease detection that could be more effective, less invasive and less costly than standard methods of detection such as nuclear stress tests.

Jun 15, 2007

Cyronek moves on after 30 years at UNMC

For 30 years, Danita Cyronek has looked out for patients of all ages. On Monday, she officially leaves the UNMC Department of Pediatric Neurology, where she’s served as a pediatric case manager since August 2003.

Jun 15, 2007

College of Medicine 1944 alumnus visits alma mater

Howard Baker, M.D., College of Medicine class of 1944, from Granada Hills, Calif., recently paid a visit to Omaha and his alma mater, UNMC.

Jun 14, 2007

Bel Canto lives up to its name during UNMC performance

With a blend of voices that rang clear as a bell, the Bel Canto choir was true to its name during a performance last Thursday in the season’s final “Music as Medicine” concert at UNMC.

Jun 14, 2007

Son of UNMC PT graduate killed in Iraq

UNMC physical therapy graduate Lance Herold is mourning the loss of his son, who is among the latest casualties of the Iraqi war.

Jun 14, 2007

Garden walkers enjoy Elkhorn botanical displays

Attending the annual Munroe-Meyer Institute Garden Walk has become a yearly tradition for Garry and Nardya Floyd. “We don’t miss this,” Nardya Floyd said. “We pack a lunch and spend the day at the gardens.” The couple was particularly impressed by what they saw Sunday during the 40th version of the garden walk, which supports MMI’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions.

Jun 13, 2007

UNMC PA grad receives high national honor

Army Capt. Patrick Williams is the recipient of the 2007 U.S. Army Surgeon General’s Annual Physician Assistant Recognition Award, which is given to a physician assistant who has made a significant contribution to military medicine.
Williams is a certified physician’s assistant with a degree from UNMC.

Jun 13, 2007

Medical center seeks input on quality reporting

(Editor’s note: The following is a note from The Nebraska Medical Center)The Nebraska Medical Center needs your input in reporting our quality performance information online.

Jun 13, 2007