Hip replacement surgery is an effective treatment for patients with severe hip pain. In conventional hip replacement surgery, the joint is approached from the back or side. With an anterior hip replacement, the surgeon approaches the hip joint from the front.
Thyroid cancer is a form of cancer that affects approximately 53,000 Americans annually. The thyroid is a small gland at the base of your neck responsible for creating thyroid hormones.
You may have heard of doctors recommending bed rest during pregnancy if they are concerned about a health condition that could cause complications or premature labor. Today, “bed rest,” or minimizing physical activity, is no longer recommended for most patients during pregnancy.
Most of us have experienced an occasional episode of acid reflux. However, for some people, acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can become more than just a nuisance.
Nebraska Medicine interventional radiologists Joseph McBride, MD, and Maria O’Malley, MD, discuss frequently asked questions about uterine fibroids and the benefits of fibroid embolization.
Being cooped up inside during the winter can mean exposure to more illnesses. Fortunately, with Immediate Video Visits from the Nebraska Medicine Virtual Care Clinic, seeking medical advice and treatment for certain conditions has never been easier or more convenient.
Colorectal cancer screening is essential to preventing cancer; catching it early can save your life. As the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, the incidence of colorectal cancer is also rising in younger people, prompting the need for more awareness.
Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that, over time, can cause significant liver damage and even liver cancer. Symptoms can take years and even decades to appear. As a result, many people do not seek medical treatment until the disease is fairly advanced.
