Nearly every Nebraska Medicine surgical specialty now offers robotic-assisted surgery, giving patients more treatment options that use smaller incisions and advanced technology.
The placenta is one of the most remarkable organs in the human body, and yet most people know very little about it until they’re pregnant. Here’s what certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, wants you to know.
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have heard about the Rh factor. Here’s what it means, why it matters during pregnancy and how a simple shot can protect your future pregnancies.
For some patients, placenta position can affect how they feel their baby move, how closely they’re monitored and even how they give birth. Certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, shares the details.
The best way to treat lymphedema is to prevent lymphedema. A newer reconstructive microsurgery called immediate lymphatic reconstruction helps repair damaged lymphatic vessels and greatly reduces the risk of developing lymphedema.
Get the latest COVID-19 news from infectious diseases expert Mark Rupp, MD, including COVID-19 case rates, types of variants circulating and vaccine updates.
Autoimmune blistering skin diseases, although uncommon, can cause significant discomfort and can be life-threatening if left untreated. While there is no cure, doctors can provide treatments to help heal the blisters and control the disease into remission.
If you’re expecting a baby or have a newborn with a brain condition called a vein of Galen malformation (VOGM), you may have many questions. This rare condition can be serious, but advances in care have greatly improved outcomes.
Losing nipple sensation after breast cancer surgery is common and can be distressing. Nebraska Medicine surgeons explain what’s happening, what’s possible and why the conversation around sensation is finally changing.
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