Dwayne Zobell, DDS, has been connected to UNMC and Nebraska Medicine for over 40 years. He is now making a planned gift to support future dental students and transplant patients.
For years, William Kvasnicka knew he had a problem with his aorta. A dangerous bulge, called an aneurysm, was slowly growing larger. If it burst, it could be fatal.
In March 2023, 16-year-old Raihanna Hartley from Bruce, South Dakota, faced a life-threatening emergency when multiple blood clots traveled to her heart.
Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is a serious condition where blood pressure becomes too high in the arteries of the lungs. The pressure makes it harder for blood to flow normally, forcing the heart to work overtime.
Abstaining from alcohol during the first month of the year has become a popular trend known as Dry January. It offers numerous health benefits and can serve as a starting point for developing a healthier relationship with alcohol.
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a deep vein. Most often occurring in the legs, these clots can also occur less commonly in the arm, under the clavicle or in the belly.