Most pancreatic cysts are found incidentally during a CT scan or MRI done for another reason. The reason pancreatic cysts cause concern is that some types have a small risk of turning into cancer over time.
While many bites are minor, some can lead to serious infection. Knowing what to do right away and when to seek medical care can help prevent complications.
When the thyroid stops working as it should, it can cause a condition called hyperthyroidism. When the gland becomes overactive, it produces too many hormones, causing the metabolism to shift into overdrive.
Nebraska Medicine has long offered outpatient palliative care to patients with cancer, supporting them through every stage of their illness. Now, the service has expanded to help patients facing other serious health conditions as well.
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is stressful enough without having to wait days or weeks for a specialist appointment. Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center provides same- or next-day appointments (SONDA) for patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Blood clots can be dangerous under certain circumstances. Vascular surgeon Mrinalini Patil, MD, explains the most common vein blockages, their symptoms, risks and when to take action.
Hip impingement, or femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, happens when the bones of the hip joint are shaped in a way that makes them not fit together perfectly.
Many women suffer in silence with pelvic health issues because they believe common myths. The truth? You don’t have to accept these symptoms – effective treatments are available.
In light of the ongoing measles outbreak centered in South Carolina, Utah and Florida, we want to provide guidance on measles immunity, screening and testing.
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