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Advanced HIV happens when CD4 cells have been depleted low enough that the body is susceptible to opportunistic infections. With appropriate treatment, advanced HIV is generally no longer a lifelong diagnosis and can, in most cases, rebuild the immune system. 

When Phil Painter learned he had stage 4 prostate cancer last year, he wasn’t sure what the future would hold. A PET/CT scan revealed he would be the perfect candidate for a new FDA-approved prostate cancer treatment called PLUVICTO. In August, he became the first Nebraska Medicine patient to receive this treatment.

With students back in school, it’s only a matter of time before your child brings home an unwelcome condition. Fortunately, with Immediate Care Video Visits from the Nebraska Medicine Virtual Care Clinic, seeking medical advice and treatment for certain conditions has never been easier or more convenient.

Looking back, Shira Suggs had no idea that a simple screening event would play a significant role in potentially saving her life. Be sure to stop by this year’s Brake for Breakfast on Oct. 13, offered at three convenient locations.

While breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures, there has been a slight uptick in breast implant removal in recent years. Patients remove their implants for various reasons, ranging from comfort and personal preference to medical necessity.

A new vaccine will be available later this fall, updated to be more effective against the currently circulating COVID-19 strains. When it is released, everyone should consider getting the new booster, says infectious diseases specialist Mark Rupp, MD.

Oral cavity cancer, also known as mouth cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the tissues of the oral cavity. It can occur in various parts of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, and gums.

Current research shows that soy or soy-containing foods do not cause cancer to spread, come back or grow. Even more, research supports the opposite: Adding soy as part of a healthy, cancer-prevention diet has benefits to your health.

Even if it feels like the day is in the distant future, all children will reach a point when they need adult health care. There are many factors to consider, starting with a patient’s health history and needs.