Avian influenza, or bird flu, has garnered more media attention this past year. Recent outbreaks in various parts of the world have caused concern, from wild birds in a Cuban zoo to the significant impact on poultry farms.
Headaches can severely affect your quality of life and ability to function. They can be caused by a neurological disorder of the brain or other underlying diseases, which if not treated, could be life-threatening. Read on to learn how to identify different types of headaches and when to seek treatment.
If you or your child develops a firm bump on the skin, it could be a wart. You may find it unsightly and hard to get rid of, but warts usually aren’t anything to worry about. Below, Sarah Lonowski, MD, Nebraska Medicine dermatologist, explains what causes warts and how to treat them.
There are many benefits to having a primary care provider. But what happens when you no longer have one? We spoke with Emily Hill Bowman, MD, to learn more!
If you or your child is experiencing a high fever and painful swallowing, it could be strep throat. The condition usually resolves on its own, but left untreated; it can lead to serious health issues. Read on to learn just how contagious it is and why antibiotics are important.
Whether you need a prescription or are looking for an over-the-counter pain reliever or fever reducer, not being able to get your medications can be worrisome. Due to specific shortages, some pharmacies even limit the amount of over-the-counter medications a person can purchase at one time.
“These shortages are occurring with medications that we’re not used to seeing in short supply, which can create some challenges,” says Nebraska Medicine pharmacist Christopher Zaleski, PharmD. “Especially with OTC medications, we tend to take for granted that they’ll be there when we need them.”
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