The most common knee surgery for arthritis is a joint replacement, which can be either a partial or total knee replacement. These surgeries have a long track record of excellent results. However, for some patients, an osteotomy can be a good option for treating arthritis. An osteotomy aims to reduce pain, improve function and allow you to get back to whatever activities you desire. Once the bone heals, there are no restrictions on activity level.
If you are pumping your breast milk, it’s important to store your milk properly to maintain its nutritional value, says Kristin McCracken, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Nebraska Medicine lactation consultant. McCracken offers these tips for proper storage.
Heartburn is a burning or uncomfortable sensation usually felt at the lower end of the esophagus and top of the abdomen, known as the epigastric area. It is caused by stomach acid, food products or other items we have taken orally backing up into the esophagus and causing irritation.
Current research shows that soy or soy-containing foods do not cause cancer to spread, come back or grow. Even more, research supports the opposite: Adding soy as part of a healthy, cancer-prevention diet has benefits to your health.
Every year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide to develop their annual list of Best Hospitals. They look at things like clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience in developing these rankings. Again, Nebraska Medical Center is the No. 1 rated hospital in the Omaha metro area and the state of Nebraska.
According to a recent study from the American Heart Association, the DASH diet is the only diet – of 10 examined – the AHA gave a perfect score in terms of how well it adhered to the AHA’s guidance. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a dietary pattern developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, or NHLB, to help lower blood pressure and promote overall heart health.
Natural methods of labor induction include food, drinks or activities that are believed to start labor. Many methods date back as far as Ancient Egypt. Unfortunately, most have little scientific evidence to support them. You should always discuss natural induction methods with your doctor or midwife to ensure they’re safe for you and your baby.
It would be a good idea to take a pregnancy test, probably sooner than later. A test will show a positive result around 28 days from the first day of your last period.
Like your body’s other mobile joints – hips, knees, ankles, etc. – your shoulders are critical to multiple everyday movements. That’s why understanding common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them is vital. The sooner you treat a shoulder injury or illness, the sooner you can return to living as you’re used to.
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx, often caused by a viral infection or vocal overuse. Many people say they have laryngitis, but what they’re experiencing is vocal hoarseness, which can be caused by a number of things.
