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Dr. Swindells is cautiously optimistic about new AIDS developments
In late September, in a major shift of policy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all teenagers and most adults aged 13-64 have HIV tests as part of routine medical care. UNMC’s Dr. Susan Swindells says she is cautiously optimistic about the new developments.
Oct 19, 2006
Planning helps take and keep the weight off
Dr. James T. Lane offers tips on dropping pounds and staying fit.
Oct 18, 2006
Medicine alums reunite in Omaha
As part of its yearlong 125th anniversary celebration, the UNMC College of Medicine held a two-day party Oct. 6-7 for some of its biggest supporters – the alumni – and more than 150 alums returned to Omaha for the festivities.
Oct 18, 2006
UNMC hosts national Gram-postive pathogens conference
Some of the world’s leading researchers in Gram-positive pathogens are in Omaha this week for a UNMC-hosted national conference on the subject.
Oct 18, 2006
Cholesterol: Know your numbers!
Blood cholesterol is one of the most important markers of heart disease risk. High cholesterol increases your risk for heart attacks and strokes. Increasingly, we realize you need to know more than just your total cholesterol number.
Oct 17, 2006
Munroe-Meyer board president Goranson killed in car wreck
Carol Goranson, president of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Operating Board, died Thursday in an automobile accident.
Oct 17, 2006
About $1.6 million raised for Eppley Cancer Center
Preliminary numbers are in and, predictably, Friday’s Ambassador of Hope Gala proved to be a resounding success.
Oct 17, 2006
McGlade joins restructured COM dean’s office
Mike McGlade has joined the College of Medicine Dean’s Office as senior associate dean for administration and director of finance. The promotion, which was effective Sept. 1, is another step in formalizing the new administrative structure in the dean’s office.
Oct 16, 2006
What it means to be a cancer survivor
Cancer survivors at Friday’s news conference with Tom Brokaw share what it meant to live through the disease.
Oct 16, 2006
Top nanoscientists come out for UNMC-led convention
About 180 people, including some of the world’s finest nanoscientists, were
in Omaha this week for the 4th International Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery
Symposium hosted by UNMC.
Oct 13, 2006