If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have heard about the Rh factor. Here’s what it means, why it matters during pregnancy and how a simple shot can protect your future pregnancies.
For some patients, placenta position can affect how they feel their baby move, how closely they’re monitored and even how they give birth. Certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, shares the details.
The best way to treat lymphedema is to prevent lymphedema. A newer reconstructive microsurgery called immediate lymphatic reconstruction helps repair damaged lymphatic vessels and greatly reduces the risk of developing lymphedema.
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.
Autoimmune blistering skin diseases, although uncommon, can cause significant discomfort and can be life-threatening if left untreated. While there is no cure, doctors can provide treatments to help heal the blisters and control the disease into remission.
If you’re expecting a baby or have a newborn with a brain condition called a vein of Galen malformation (VOGM), you may have many questions. This rare condition can be serious, but advances in care have greatly improved outcomes.
Losing nipple sensation after breast cancer surgery is common and can be distressing. Nebraska Medicine surgeons explain what’s happening, what’s possible and why the conversation around sensation is finally changing.
Pregnancy can be such an emotional and uncertain time. What should you eat or not eat? What medications can you take, if any? You want to do the right thing.
Feelings of guilt and organ donor misconceptions are a common source of worry among many organ recipients. An organ recipient, Live On Nebraska's president and a transplant cardiologist discuss these misconceptions.
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