UNMC researchers unveil ‘smart bandage’ that heals wounds faster
It's called a smart bandage. Researchers at UNMC say it can heal wounds three times faster than a traditional bandage. The innovation is in [...]
NIH awards Dustin Stairs, PhD, $400k grant to study cannabis abuse potential
Question: What do a farm bill, Covid and cannabis have in common? Answer: They are all the impetus for cutting-edge research on potential CBD [...]
Growing the Future of Agriculture
Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska. The state’s leading industry, its impact goes far beyond the plate—providing Nebraskans with jobs, contributing to [...]
Finding Solid Ground for Kids with Balance Issues
Many children with hearing loss also struggle with balance and dizziness. It’s a problem that isn’t well understood. “There aren’t many people studying dizziness [...]
One in three can’t escape anxiety and depression of early sobriety
A recent study of more than 1,000 people in alcohol treatment found that nearly one in three never escape the crushing anxiety or depression [...]
Creighton researcher studying ‘listening effort’ and the toll it takes on teens
You spend an evening at a loud, busy bar or restaurant, straining to hear and make sense of what your friends are saying. It's [...]
Research in Motion for People with Cerebral Palsy
What if the science that helps people with cerebral palsy move more easily could also help millions of others? At Boys Town National Research [...]
‘A monumental day’: Nebraska Medicine offers world-first experimental treatment
When the numbness in her toes crept up the right side of her body, Jan Janisch-Hanzlik called her primary care doctor. The now-49-year-old had [...]
Creating a Dynamic Hub for Research and Collaboration
In early February, the final beam was raised on a crane and lowered into place to complete the latest construction phase of the University of [...]
Creighton researcher awarded $2.9 million NIH grant to study hearing loss
Marisa Zallocchi Marisa Zallocchi, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Creighton University’s School of Medicine, sees a physiological anomaly and immediately [...]