Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is the most sustainable weight-loss option over the long term and that it leads to significant improvement of medical conditions, possibly even resolution.
A bunion is a foot condition that shows up as a bump or painful area around the big toe joint. Bunions are most often seen in adults but can be present from birth.
At first glance, psoriasis can resemble eczema. So, how do you know when you’re dealing with psoriasis and which type? Read on to learn more about the symptoms of psoriasis.
Advanced HIV happens when CD4 cells have been depleted low enough that the body is susceptible to opportunistic infections. With appropriate treatment, advanced HIV is generally no longer a lifelong diagnosis and can, in most cases, rebuild the immune system.
A new clinical trial is testing a certain prebiotic’s effect on shifting the composition and function of the gut microbiome in a beneficial way. Researchers aim to produce a treatment that will work alongside conventional therapies to enhance gut barrier function and reduce inflammation to prevent the recurrence of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.
Today, Stephens is back to doing the things he loves with no restrictions, thanks to a new procedure now performed at Nebraska Medical Center called a thoracic branch graft.
When Phil Painter learned he had stage 4 prostate cancer last year, he wasn’t sure what the future would hold. A PET/CT scan revealed he would be the perfect candidate for a new FDA-approved prostate cancer treatment called PLUVICTO. In August, he became the first Nebraska Medicine patient to receive this treatment.
With students back in school, it’s only a matter of time before your child brings home an unwelcome condition. Fortunately, with On-Demand Video Visits from the Nebraska Medicine Virtual Care Clinic, seeking medical advice and treatment for certain conditions has never been easier or more convenient.