Medical

VA Research Week: 155 studies ongoing at Omaha VA Medical Center

Katie Schubert — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:13:26 +0000

The VA of Nebraska-Western Iowa received $10 million in grants last year for research in to treatment for diabetes, battlefield injuries, and more.

No evidence of misconduct found in study involving UNMC researchers

Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:36:58 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska Medical Center has found no evidence of research misconduct after questions were raised about data integrity in an academic article.

IA Governor approves mental health funding plan

Associated Press — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:21:27 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad has signed into law a bill that would give some counties a share of $11.6 million to continue treatment of mental health patients as the state transitions to a regional system.

The General Assembly approved the bill, which aids 26 of the 32 counties seeking extra funding to get them through this fiscal year.

Branstad signed the measure Thursday, though he had earlier voiced support for $3.8 million, a figure recommended by the Department of Human Services.

March is Low Vision Month

Cheril Lee — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:53:02 +0000

The most common causes of low vision are macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Relief from Decades of Pain

Cheril Lee — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:06:06 +0000

A new clinic at the Nebraska Medical Center treats patients who have non-malignant issues or conditions with their pancreas or biliary tract.

Medicare Open Enrollment deadline is Friday

Katie Schubert — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:48:42 +0000

About 300 Douglas County residents will have to find a new Medicare plan next year.

American Legion says VA does a great job

Cheril Lee — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:06:06 +0000

Overall the VA is providing quality healthcare to the nation’s veterans.

Second Congressional District candidate wants changes to Medicare system

Katie Schubert — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:55:00 +0000

The Democratic candidate for Nebraska’s Second Congressional District says changes are needed to the Medicare system to keep it solvent.

UNMC to open a new large-scale biobank this winter

Cheril Lee — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:06:06 +0000

A new biobank at UNMC will allow researchers access to a larger number of blood samples that aren't specific to any one disease. Dr. Jennifer Larsen, vice chancellor for research, says a biobank holds biologic samples to be used in future research.

Currently, UNMC has several condition-specific biobanks. But this new biobank would contain blood samples obtained from individuals when they go to the doctor for a routine visit.

American Red Cross: blood, platelet donations urgently needed

Katie Schubert — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:57:04 +0000

The American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for donations of blood and platelets.

April Oppliger, Program Manager for the Mid-American Blood Services Division, says there have been 50,000 fewer donations in June than anticipated. She says that’s about half the blood supply the Red Cross had at this time last year.

Oppliger says a pint of whole blood has a shelf life of 42 days. Platelets have a shelf life of only five days, and Oppliger says those donations are always in high demand. She says donations of all blood types are needed.