Category: Research
Study findings show lifestyle change lowers blood pressure
Rural Nebraska women, ages 40-69, with prehypertension (high normal blood pressure) were able to achieve reductions in blood pressure and attain normotensive blood pressure (< 120/80 mm Hg) following a distance delivered (web-based or print-mailed) healthy eating and activity intervention, according to the recently published paper by Patricia Hageman, Carol Pullen, and colleagues in the […]
Jan 19, 2015
Kudos for Faculty: Honeycutt, Latshaw, and Michael
From Clinical Laboratory Science: Congratulations to Karen Honeycutt, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM, and Sandra Latshaw, MA, MT(ASCP)SM, on the publication of their article, “Incorporating A Structured Writing Process into Existing CLS Curricula,” in Clinical Laboratory Science, 27(4), 194-203. Well done! From Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Kim Michael, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, collaborated with Gib Willett, PT, PhD, on […]
Dec 15, 2014
UNMC study aims at osteoporosis prevention
Congratulations to Laura Bilek, PT, PhD, on the funding of her $3.2 million grant in collaboration with the College of Nursing. The research will focus on the prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Read more>> Heartland Osteoporosis Prevention Study
Nov 7, 2014
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- by Kalani SimpsonUNMC Graduate Studies honored more than 80 soon-to-be graduates who were about to earn graduate certificates, master’s degrees, Master of Science degrees and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at its 2025 spring honors convocation May 9. The class of 2025 had these credentials officially conferred upon them the following day at UNMC’s Omaha spring commencement. Click […]