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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Burke_altered.jpg)
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
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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