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You asked, we answered: Can mRNA vaccines cause infertility?
I have read that the vaccine causes infertility. That would be devastating. I guess it interferes with the formation of the placenta.
Patient Stories Dr. Chatzizisis provides a post-surgical briefing with Boston Scientific.

Megatron: The largest arteries require the largest stents
If your heart artery was blocked, would you rather have an invasive procedure that takes a week to recover from or one where you can go home the next day? A brand new stent called Megatron makes faster recoveries possible.
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You asked, we answered: Does alcohol affect the COVID-19 vaccines?
Does drinking alcohol affect the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness?
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How the COVID-19 pandemic might impact your period
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is evident in many ways, including subtle, secondary problems that specifically affect women.
Conditions and Services The COVID-19 vaccine: Fact vs. fiction

[VIDEO] The COVID-19 vaccine: Fact vs. fiction
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Infectious diseases expert Mark Rupp, MD, and EMS physician Eric Ernest, MD have answers.
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You asked, we answered: Does diet affect vaginal health?
Does my diet affect my health “down there?”
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You asked, we answered: What are the differences between herpes and an ingrown hair?
What is the difference in symptoms and appearance of genital herpes versus an ingrown hair?
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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: What it is and treatment options
Abnormal genes in the heart muscle most often cause hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Click to learn more.
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What your teeth say about your heart health
For decades, researchers have investigated the link between gum disease and cardiovascular health. Learn what they found.
Patient Stories Zoey Lujan

Care under fire: Nebraska Medicine physicians play key role on tactical response team
Saturday, November 21st 2020 was almost the last day of 18-year-old Zoey Reece Atalig Lujan’s life.
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