University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Author: Kristan Lester

Vaping Prevention Lessons 4-5-6

An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is an electronic device that simulates tobacco smoking. In recent years, there has been a surge in adolescents vaping, with multiple adverse impacts on public health. This curriculum was developed to inform adolescents about the real cost of vaping and prevent tobacco companies from using e-cigarettes to hook a new generation of […]

Aug 28, 2025

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Cardiac Anatomy & Orientation of the 3D Heart Part 3

Did you know that the heart beats more than 100,000 times per day? How about that nearly 1 % of total births, or about 40,000 babies per year, will be born with some congenital heart defect? With ultrasound, we’ll be able to visualize this incredible organ and learn how to interpret those images. We will […]

May 28, 2025

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Cardiac Anatomy & Orientation of the 3D Heart Part 2

Did you know that the heart beats more than 100,000 times per day? How about that nearly 1 % of total births, or about 40,000 babies per year, will be born with some congenital heart defect? With ultrasound, we’ll be able to visualize this incredible organ and learn how to interpret those images. In this […]

May 28, 2025

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Cardiac Anatomy & Orientation of the 3D Heart Part 1

Did you know that the heart beats more than 100,000 times per day? How about that nearly 1% of total births, or about 40,000 babies per year, will be born with some congenital heart defect? With ultrasound, we’ll be able to visualize this incredible organ and learn how to interpret those images.  

May 28, 2025

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The Neural Pathways of Opioid Use   

This e-module describes the neural connections involved in opioid use disorders and explores key neurotransmitters and neuroanatomical regions affected by opioid use. Updated 2026

Apr 9, 2025

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Preventative Care Guidelines in the Primary Care Setting 

This module provides an overview of guidelines published by the United States Preventative Task Force (USPTF). These recommendations are designed to help medical providers understand and implement evidence-based screening practices in clinical settings. This module focuses on recommendations that Primary Care Providers encounter on a regular basis regarding screening for a variety of medical conditions […]

Apr 9, 2025

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