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New clinical skills, health policies needed for end-of-life care
As the nationwide trend in where terminally ill people die shifts from hospital to community-based settings, researchers say new clinical skills and health policies are needed for support and services for people and their families.
Jul 9, 2004
UNMC to participate in clinical trial for West Nile Virus medication
UNMC is one of 62 sites nationwide and in Canada that is enrolling patients in a clinical trial, supported by the National Institutes of Health, to test a new treatment for West Nile Virus.
Jul 8, 2004
Presidential Graduate Fellowships announced
Two students seeking Ph.D. degrees at UNMC have been awarded Presidential Graduate Fellowships for academic year 2004-2005. The announcements were made recently by University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D.
Jul 8, 2004
A weekly IRB message — application info
Each Wednesday, UNMC Today features an informational article about changes affecting UNMC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the research community. Today’s topic will cover the requirement for scientific, scholarly merit, and resource review certification on all IRB applications.
Jul 7, 2004
Burger King, UNMC team to fight childhood cancer
Burger King Restaurants in the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro area have teamed with the University of Nebraska Foundation to support childhood cancer research at UNMC. The “BK Beat Cancer for Kids” promotion is running during the month of July at 39 Burger King restaurants in Omaha and Council Bluffs. The program is an extension of Liz’s Legacy, a fund to advance cancer research and care at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Jul 7, 2004
Dr. Holland shares orthodontics knowledge with students
Kenneth Holland Sr., D.D.S., has taught orthodontics to UNMC College of Dentistry undergraduates for more than 50 years and firmly believes that a more thorough orthodontic education is important for the general dentist.
Jul 6, 2004
UNMC’s clinical partner climbs list of best hospitals
The Nebraska Medical Center moved up the list of America’s Best Hospitals ranking 36th for cancer care by the national magazine, U.S. News & World Report.
Jul 6, 2004
45th Street renamed Durham Research Plaza
During a brief ceremony today, 45th Street on the UNMC campus was renamed “Durham Research Plaza,” to reflect the major impact Chuck Durham and his late wife, Margre, have made on research, education and patient care at UNMC.
Jul 6, 2004
Basic skills instruction prepares students for rotations
After a pep talk and a few practice runs, Angie Kratochvil of Kearney successfully poked the needle into her classmate’s arm. Nearby, her classmates read electrocardiograms, sutured pig’s feet, inserted flexible nasogastric tubes in each other, and started intravenous lines. Each summer, rising third-year students in the UNMC College of Medicine spend three days learning such basic clinical skills during an intense, hands-on instructional course known as “June Term.”
Jul 2, 2004
Honoring those who serve overseas
In honor of Independence Day, UNMC Today invited employees to submit information about immediate family members who are serving in a combat zone overseas.
Jul 2, 2004