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Questions and Answers COVID-19 vaccine vials

You asked, we answered: Is it safe for SM-102 to be in the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?

Does the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine contain SM-102? Is it true that SM-102 is not approved for use in humans?
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How can I find mental health support?
Nebraska Medicine offers numerous mental health resources, including an intensive outpatient program focused on helping individuals struggling with psychiatric disorders and substance use.
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When seconds count: How a mother survived a Christmas Day stroke
On Christmas Day 2020, Rochelle Swanson swung by her storage unit on her way to work to pick up a Christmas gift tucked away for her husband. All of a sudden, her left arm went completely limp.
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Clinical trial seeks to nearly eliminate blood clot risk in joint replacement surgeries
A large multi-center orthopaedic clinical trial that Nebraska Medicine researchers are a part of seeks to reduce the risk of blood clots and/or bleeding after hip or knee replacement surgery.
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4 tips to avoid sun damage
While melanoma accounts for just 1% of all skin cancers, it causes the majority of skin cancer-related deaths.
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The earliest sign of lymphedema may surprise you
Simply put, lymphedema is a fluid traffic jam.
Patient Stories Annika Vohs

Celebrating survivors: Annika Vohs' story
Having a cancer diagnosis at a young age changed my perspective on life and helped me realize the value of friendships and family.
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You asked, we answered: Is it OK if I can't retract my foreskin?
I'm 16 years old, and I have phimosis – I can't retract my foreskin entirely.
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Celebrating survivors: Scott and Lisa Williams' story
Sept. 29, 2017, was the 19-year anniversary of Scott's diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and also marked the day that I was receiving my first chemotherapy treatment for my triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis.
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Monk fruit, sucralose and other sugar substitutes
What is a monk fruit sweetener? Are zero-calorie sweeteners healthy? Our nutrition therapist explains the pros and cons of five sugar substitutes.
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