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You asked, we answered: Are inverted nipples a sign of breast cancer?
Question: Are inverted nipples a sign of breast cancer? Answer from OB-GYN Jennifer Griffin Miller, MD.
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Your Mohs surgery recovery aftercare plan
Nebraska Medicine’s dermatology program includes dermatologists with specialized training in Mohs and reconstructive surgery. However, just as important as the surgery itself, is the surgery aftercare plan.
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Teammate to lifesaver: How a Facebook post inspired a living kidney donation
Chrissy Zbylut never expected that a high school softball teammate would one day save her life.
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Scabies: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Intense itching that worsens at night, especially between the fingers and folds in the body, could signal a scabies infection.
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What you need to know about knee replacement surgery
Cartilage is the smooth tissue that covers bone ends in joints. This allows them to glide without friction. When cartilage wears away due to injury, arthritis or overuse, bones rub together, causing pain.
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New locations bring world-class care closer to home
Nebraska Medicine is growing alongside our communities, opening new locations to bring specialized care closer to patients’ homes.
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New 'digital front doors' for more convenient care
You wake up with knee pain and a busy day ahead. In less than a minute, you’ve scheduled an orthopaedic appointment. No login, no waiting on hold.
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Leading the region in life-saving hyperbaric medicine
The Nebraska Medicine Hyperbaric Medicine Program stands apart in the Midwest, drawing patients from across the region for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.
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You asked, we answered: Can red light therapy relieve gut issues?
Question: Does red light therapy help with gut issues? Answered by Nebraska Medicine nutrition therapist Morgan Brummels, MMN, RDN, LMNT, LD.
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What is HELLP syndrome in pregnancy?
HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening, but treatable, form of preeclampsia that can occur in late pregnancy. Preeclampsia-related conditions like it cause 15-20% of pregnancy-associated deaths in the United States.
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