Research Studies
UNMC leads national $4.4 million study to test ibuprofen in emphysema
Study will evaluate if ibuprofen can reverse damage of lung disease.
Nov 8, 2013
UNMC receives national accreditation in human research protection
First academic institution to receive this recognition
Oct 16, 2013
UNMC coordinating $12.2 million study looking at abdominal aortic aneurysms
Will investigate low-cost antibiotic to determine if it can inhibit enzymes that cause aneurysms
Sep 9, 2013
UNMC, Project Extra Mile team for report on underage drinking
Despite national downward trend, underage drinking up in Nebraska from 2007 to 2011.
Aug 2, 2013
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Early antidepressant use cuts depression in some cancer patients
UNMC study could change guidelines for treating head and neck cancers.
Jul 8, 2013
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Study finds immigrants less likely to access health care
UNMC study finds unauthorized immigrants account for only 1.4 percent of U.S. medical spending.
Jun 17, 2013
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Study: Cheaper drugs produce same benefits for rheumatoid arthritis
UNMC’s James O’Dell, M.D., is primary author of the study, to be published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Jun 12, 2013
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Deadly sepsis focus of UNMC study
Drug developed specifically to treat infection shows disappointing results.
Jun 5, 2013
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Reporting update for NIH-funded researchers
Users group meeting on June 6 will outline requirements.
May 31, 2013
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UNMC weight loss study producing results in Columbus, 10-county area
Cindy Vrba has tried many popular weight loss programs with little success. Finally she lost 72 pounds with UNMC’s help.
May 10, 2013