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Study shows deadly infections can be treated, prevented

Mark Rupp, M.D., professor of internal medicine at UNMC, was lead author of a nine-center study, which evaluated a new kind of central venous catheter designed to help reduce nosocomial infections, a leading cause of hospital deaths in the United States. The study was published recently in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Oct 26, 2005

Nebraska coalition champions global child health

A national impact campaign – called Rx for Child Survival – is underway to raise awareness of people across the country and in Nebraska about the 30,000 children who die every day somewhere around the globe, including right here at home. As part of the initiative, NETV will air “Rx for Kids, a Nebraska Connects Special” on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Oct 26, 2005

Chinese students, faculty arrive on campus

Meet the first Chinese students and faculty adviser to be part of the historic Asia Pacific Rim Development Program era in Nebraska.

Oct 25, 2005

Chinese medical students start historic rotations at UNMC

Three medical students from Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical School are the first exchange personnel from SJUMS to the United States as part of the new Asia Pacific Rim Development Program.

Oct 25, 2005

Students celebrate American Pharmacists Month

Students in the UNMC College of Pharmacy are celebrating American Pharmacists Month by offering immunization flu shots in Omaha and hosting several activities on campus.

Oct 25, 2005

Spotlight on new faculty – meet James Hammel, M.D.

James Hammel, M.D. is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Hammel is an assistant professor with the department of surgery.

Oct 24, 2005

Dr. McBride named director of bariatric surgery

Corrigan McBride, M.D., has been appointed as director of bariatric surgery in UNMC’s Department of Surgery.

Oct 24, 2005

Meth destroys lives, teeth

James Jenkins, an associate professor in the department of adult restorative dentistry at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, first became aware of ‘meth mouth’ in the mid 1990s. Today, he is helping patients including Bambi Smith salvage what is left of her teeth.

Oct 24, 2005

College of Nursing holds induction ceremony

The UNMC College of Nursing held induction ceremonies across the state recently to recognize 131 new nursing students as they committed to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.

Oct 24, 2005

Alumni honor expert in neurogastroenterology

James Christensen, M.D., never dreamed he’d become an international expert in the muscles of the stomach and intestines. In recognition of his distinguished career, Dr. Christensen is a recipient of the 2005 College of Medicine Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award.

Oct 21, 2005