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.
Question: I’m newly pregnant and my doctor wants to test my hCG levels. What is hCG, and why does it need to be checked? Answered by Karen Carlson, MD, OB-GYN.
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.
Question: Is it safe for older adults to wear compression socks if there’s no medical reason to do so? Could wearing compression socks be harmful? Answer from Nebraska Medicine vascular specialists Jillian Negri, APRN-NP and Jonathan Thompson, MD.
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.
If you’ve been diagnosed with an unruptured brain aneurysm, you likely have questions about how to manage it and if, or when, you should pursue treatment.
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