Kathy Watson can remember the day she began smoking. It was the summer after 8th grade. That first puff began a 50 plus years habit. At age 72, Watson was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer and is living cancer free today thanks to a low dose CT screening available for long time smokers.
It's one of the biggest complaints as people age: drooping and baggy skin around the eyes. What can you do about it, who is a good candidate and can eye surgery help with vision or other issues? Ophthalmologist Dr. Rao Chundury has answers in this brief Q & A!
Diagnostic radiologist Doug Niemann, MD, talks about the ease and accuracy of screenings at Bellevue Medical Center and shows the relaxed atmosphere greeting our patients at their appointment.
The Nebraska Medicine Comprehensive Spine Program involves a team of spine specialists who work together to create a more comprehensive and coordinated plan of care designed around your needs. Learn more.
When it comes to your breast health, Jill Huff can’t stress enough the importance of self checks, yearly wellness visits and following your intuition. Read more about Huff's breast cancer journey.
In the event of an active shooter or mass casualty event, bystanders have the power to save lives. Nebraska Medicine holds FREE Stop the Bleed training events for employers or other groups.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a difficult topic for men to discuss. But the truth is, ED becomes more common with age and in many cases – up to 70 percent – it is a symptom of other conditions like diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. Learn more.
The Nebraska Medical Center recently received a national ranking from U.S. News & World Report due to the depth and breadth of our cancer expertise. Learn more about our comprehensive cancer services.
Deiondre Rice suffered a devastating knee injury just before his sophomore year of high school at Millard South. But a year later, thanks to the efforts of orthopaedic surgeon Matthew Tao, MD, and some high-tech testing, never used before on a patient at Nebraska Medicine, Deiondre is about to get back on the gridiron.
