Research Studies

UNMC participating in clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease

One of 20 sites selected to study investigational medication

Nov 2, 2011

William Burke, M.D.

Research Notes – Study provides new hope for COPD patients

UNMC’s Stephen Rennard, M.D., played a key role in a study that could change the way health professionals and patients view chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Sep 27, 2011

UNMC one of 6 U.S. sites to study delirium management in ICU

Two-thirds of patients in intensive care units (ICU) develop delirium, and half later suffer from a debilitating dementia-like illness.

Dec 6, 2010