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UNMC evaluating if heart drug can prevent dementia

Researchers want to know if a common statin, used to prevent heart attack and stroke, can prevent dementia in people over age 75.

Feb 8, 2022

Alfred Fisher, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine

Distinguished scientist: Joshua Santarpia, PhD

Dr. Santarpia’s research focus is infectious bioaerosols.

Feb 7, 2022

Joshua Santarpia, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Pukhraj Rishi, MBBS

Dr. Rishi is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

Feb 7, 2022

Pukhraj Rishi, MBBS

Nebraska Medicine crisis operations end today

As COVID-19 admissions drop, it appears the health system is no longer at risk of overwhelming its COVID isolation capacity.

Feb 7, 2022

Chancellor talks campus updates and COVID-19

NU Regents considering demolition contract, streetcar is on track and campus leaders still cautious on the pandemic.

Feb 7, 2022

Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Urgent need: Blood drive is Tuesday

Donate blood Tuesday across from the Buffett Cancer Center or Feb. 17 inside the Center for Healthy Living gym. Appointment required.

Feb 7, 2022

UNMC for the record, Feb. 4, 2022

News items on consensual relations policy, VCR search committee, a wellness survey, Faculty Senate awards and retirements.

Feb 4, 2022

Study: Health needs unmet for transgender population

UNMC researchers surveyed transgender and gender non-conforming patients at Nebraska Medicine, offering data to help address gaps in care.

Feb 4, 2022

Sean Figy, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery

Innovation Week runs Feb. 7-10

Virtual panel discussions scheduled to start the week, and events conclude with the Innovation Awards on Thursday, Feb. 10.

Feb 4, 2022

Olson Center event addresses gallbladder diseases

Sarah Malik, MD, will address diagnostic and therapeutic trends as part of the Olson Center for Women’s Health Brown Bag Series.

Feb 4, 2022

Sarah Malik, MD