A new sinus program dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence based care to patients with sinus and nasal diseases is now open at Village Pointe and at the new Lauritzen Outpatient Surgery Center at 40th and Leavenworth Streets.
Rheumatoid arthritis is no longer your mother’s disease. For many years, the disease was associated with painful and crippling deformities to the hands and other joints. But today with early diagnosis and treatment, that is rarely the case.
Cardiac patients who need other types of surgical procedures are often denied surgery due to the risks and complexity of their cases. But that is no longer the case at Nebraska Medicine.
Pelvic pain conditions can be difficult to diagnose.
"Many of my patients who complain of pelvic pain are really suffering," says Kim Haynes-Henson, MD, pain specialist at Nebraska Medicine.
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to serious health issues. It has been linked to high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes control issues, decreased seizure threshold and exacerbation of chronic pain issues.
In most minds, snack time conjures up images of forbidden foods or “cheating” on our quest to eat a healthy diet. Looked at it more logically, snacking may actually help us achieve our dietary goals. But how can we match up the goals and still satisfy our sweet tooth?
Many people suffer during the winter months from the pain and discomfort of sinus infections. But how do you know when your sinus infections have become chronic and what are your treatment options?
There can be various causes for hip pain. Doctor Michael Lankhorst shares some conditions that may be causing the pain and which types of injury are more typical for athletes.
