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Clinical trial seeks to nearly eliminate blood clot risk in joint replacement surgeries
A large multi-center orthopaedic clinical trial that Nebraska Medicine researchers are a part of seeks to reduce the risk of blood clots and/or bleeding after hip or knee replacement surgery.
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4 tips to avoid sun damage
While melanoma accounts for just 1% of all skin cancers, it causes the majority of skin cancer-related deaths.
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The earliest sign of lymphedema may surprise you
Simply put, lymphedema is a fluid traffic jam.
Patient Stories Annika Vohs

Celebrating survivors: Annika Vohs' story
Having a cancer diagnosis at a young age changed my perspective on life and helped me realize the value of friendships and family.
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You asked, we answered: Is it OK if I can't retract my foreskin?
I'm 16 years old, and I have phimosis – I can't retract my foreskin entirely.
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Celebrating survivors: Scott and Lisa Williams' story
Sept. 29, 2017, was the 19-year anniversary of Scott's diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and also marked the day that I was receiving my first chemotherapy treatment for my triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis.
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Monk fruit, sucralose and other sugar substitutes
What is a monk fruit sweetener? Are zero-calorie sweeteners healthy? Our nutrition therapist explains the pros and cons of five sugar substitutes.
Patient Stories Lana Hoffschneider

Celebrating survivors: Lana Hoffschneider's story
Let’s get some things straight. You have choices. Cancer doesn’t take the ability to make choices away from you.
Patient Stories Angela Keiser

Celebrating survivors: Angela Keiser's story
It was Sept. 1, 2009, when I received the call that I had thyroid cancer. I was just 26 years old and 14 weeks pregnant with my second child.
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Post-COVID Syndrome: Lost your sense of smell?
Find out how people regain their senses with something called smell training.
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