From 2005 to 2010, the national number of pedestrians struck and killed by distracted drivers went up from 344 to 500 – an almost 50 percent increase. For cyclists, the numbers killed went from 56 to 73 — a 30 percent increase.
A new laser at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - one of only two in the world -- can help prevent blindness in patients with diabetes and retinal eye diseases.
In the last 25 years, Kim McFarland, D.D.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, has seen an increase in the number of dental patients with erosion of the tooth enamel – the protective layer of the tooth. Once erosion occurs, it can’t be reversed and affects people their whole life.
First joint initiative of UNMC's Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance to test a unique therapy to combat Parkinson’s disease.
Study finds immigrants have lower health care expenditures than legal residents.
Has been used by scientists from around the world seeking answers for how to better deal with staph infections
Orthopedic surgeon, spine specialist says excessive leaning head forward and down, while looking at a phone or other mobile device could result in what some people call “text neck.”
Significant health disparity could be fatal for thousands of people.
The MySocius app uses naturalistic teaching methods to help children with autism communicate more effectively. One in 88 children is now on autism spectrum.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Lincoln Division has received a $3.36 million grant to study long-term adherence to exercise in heart failure patients. Funding comes from the National Institutes of Health.
Addiction to pain medication is creating new challenges for physicians. Would you believe -- hydrocodone was the most prescribed drug in America in 2011?
Orthostatic tremor causes people to feel like they are going to fall down when standing.
The grant supports the training of navigators to accompany women to appointments to help them better understand their diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Navigators also advise them on the best approaches needed to get breast care that supports best practice guidelines set forth nationally.
It's been a good week forHIV/AIDS breakthroughs. Tuesday, the FDA approved Truvada. Now, a research team has developed a long-lasting injection that could someday replace the daily regimen of pills faced by patients.
The new drug, SynriamTM, is considered a breakthrough, as traditional drugs are proving increasingly ineffective against the deadly malarial parasite because of acquired resistance to available drugs. Taken as a tablet once a day for three days, it’s more effective, cheaper, has fewer side effects and does not have to be taken with food.
With rural psychiatrists in short supply, new program is geared to primary care providers.
Survey shows that infertiliy problems and pregnancy complications are much more common for women with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus .
The uncertain economy continues to create fear in the collective hearts of Americans worried about their financial futures.
Teens who smoke and want to quit face unique challenges. They often make frequent, spontaneous attempts to quit "“ without planning or support "“ and often fail quickly because they aren't prepared to deal with withdrawal symptoms or temptations.
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