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Conditions and Services Sean Figy, MD

Surgical oncology treatment advances
Lymphedema or swelling of an extremity, is a common condition that develops in people who have had lymph nodes removed during cancer surgery.
Conditions and Services Older woman getting vaccine

7 steps to prepare for your COVID-19 vaccines
Wondering what to do with other vaccines? Should you eat before? What should you have on hand at home? Know how to get ready for your COVID-19 vaccines with these quick tips.
Conditions and Services Black colleagues share their reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccines

Black colleagues share their reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccines
Hear the whys of three Black colleagues from Nebraska Medicine.
Conditions and Services The role of palliative care: personalized support for patients

The role of palliative care: Personalized support for patients
Palliative care provides an extra layer of support for a person experiencing cancer or another serious illness.
Conditions and Services Sarah Holstein, MD

Medical oncology treatment advances
Hematologist and oncologist Sarah Holstein, MD, PhD, is leading a nationwide study to test the effectiveness of a new placentaderived natural killer (NK) cell therapy.
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Symptoms and treatment for enlarged prostate
As a man ages, the prostate can increase in size, causing the urethra to narrow and decrease urine flow. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), otherwise known as enlarged prostate.
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Answering your Botox FAQs
Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Botox.
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How to remove tattoos, scars, red dots and brown spots
If you have an embarrassing tattoo from years ago, it might not be as permanent as you’d think.
Conditions and Services Interventional cardiologist Andrew Goldsweig, MD

New device may revolutionize treatment options for atrial fibrillation patients
A device that could revolutionize treatment options for patients with atrial fibrillation is now available through a landmark clinical trial offered at Nebraska Medical Center.
Conditions and Services Critical care anesthesiologist Daniel Johnson, MD

How we felt after we got the (second) vaccine
Some Nebraska Medicine employees are starting to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what they said.
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