Anyone dealing with varicose veins knows the pain and how uncomfortable they can be. In the summertime, flare-ups and symptoms can worsen. Jonathan Thompson, MD, vascular surgeon, explains why this can happen and how individuals can find relief.
Mastectomy can leave your reconstructed breasts numb. For a long time, this was an unavoidable outcome of protecting against breast cancer. Most breast reconstruction options restore breast and nipple appearance but not sensation. Until now. A new technique gives you the chance to not only look – but also feel – like yourself again. It’s called nipple nerve reconstruction.
Nearly 6 million people are affected by atrial fibrillation, or AFib, the most common cardiac arrhythmia. AFib is an irregular, often rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Having AFib increases the risk of developing clots inside the heart, which can cause a stroke.
There are a few reports of people presenting post-COVID who experience syncopal issues. Still, the difficult part for health care providers is that various processes can cause syncope, even without post-COVID complications.
Advancements in surgical techniques and solutions are offering life-saving treatment for patients with complex aortic aneurysms. One such innovation saved the life of Moe Wenke.
Estrogen is vital for women’s health. It makes breasts and bones grow, regulates your period and maintains a normal body temperature. But it can also make cancer cells grow.
This year we’ve experienced a significant surge in respiratory illnesses in children across the United States. In Nebraska, cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, began spiking in mid-September.
