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Join UNMC and Nebraska Medicine for the For the Greater Good giving day on March 26 and 27
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are inviting their supporters to come together for this year’s second annual For the Greater Good giving day on March 26 and 27.
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Breast screenings: What is the difference between an MRI and an abbreviated MRI?
A breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can provide a more detailed image of the breast compared to mammograms or ultrasounds.
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What is ocular shingles, and how is it treated?
We spoke to Nebraska Medicine ophthalmologist Brian Armstrong, MD, to help you understand ocular shingles and take action if you or someone you know is affected.
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What COVID-19 variants are going around in March 2025?
Get the latest COVID-19 news from infectious diseases expert Mark Rupp, MD, including COVID-19 case rates, types of variants circulating and vaccine updates.
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Supporting our little friends: How to make your gut microbiome (and you) healthy
Your stomach and intestines have their own ecosystem comprised of trillions of different types of bacteria that constitute your gut microbiome.
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Increased uterine cancer risk for Black women? What you need to know about hair dyes and straighteners
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 66,000 new uterine and endometrial cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States within the next year.
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Virtual reality helps patients overcome MRI claustrophobia
Mike Molder was working at Nebraska Furniture Mart when he experienced a severe headache. He sought care at the VA hospital in Omaha, but his claustrophobia made him unable to complete an MRI.
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What is short bowel syndrome, and how is it treated?
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs when the body can’t absorb enough nutrients from fluids and foods due to a removed, damaged, or diseased section of the small intestine.
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New carbon fiber implants provide better outcomes for spine cancer patients
Carbon fiber is radiolucent, which means it doesn't create as much artifact in imaging as traditional spinal instrumentation.
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You asked, we answered: How soon can I get pregnant after removing my IUD?
Question: How soon after getting my IUD removed could I possibly get pregnant? Answer from OB-GYN Carly Jennings, MD.
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