Archive for September 2021

As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to spread, many parts of the U.S. are seeing cases surge. While most severe infections and hospitalizations are among those who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, breakthrough cases among those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 have led many to wonder how concerned fully vaccinated people should be.…

People of color are at greater risk of becoming infected with, and dying from, COVID-19. To reduce this community’s risk, a virtual town hall was held to discuss mistrust of COVID-19 vaccines, details about the delta variant, and myths and facts about COVID-19. Participants heard from health experts who have been on the frontlines, working…

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates maxillary antrostomy for removal of an antrochoanal polyp performed and narrated by Dr. Andrew J Goates and Dr. Carlos Pinheiro-Neto. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D.; Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To learn more about the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic,…

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates the general approach and techniques for removal of ear foreign bodies performed and narrated by Dr. Matthew L Carlson. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D.; Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To learn more about the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, visit…

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates a select neck dissection of levels II-IV performed by Dr. Daniel L. Price. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D.; Ghazal S. Daher, M.D.; Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To learn more about the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, visit http://mayocl.in/2FDUHTI

Dr. Raymund Razonable, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician, discusses how monoclonal antibodies are helping patients with COVID-19. "Once again, this real-world study suggests that when patients who are at high risk due to a range of comorbidities contract a mild or moderate case of COVID-19, this combination of monoclonal injections gives them a chance…

To maximize protection from the COVID-19 delta variant and limit the spread of COVID-19 to others, health experts continue to urge that people get vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear a mask indoors in public in areas of substantial or high transmission. ____________________________ Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Due…

U.S. hospitalizations for patients with COVID-19 have risen almost 500% over the past two months, according to news reports. Also, the number of ICU beds in the South is dwindling. "We have over 101,000 Americans in the hospital with COVID-19," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research…

Kids are heading back into the classroom after a year like no other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the last year, childhood immunization declined, putting kids at risk for diseases that can be prevented by vaccinations. The hope is that as children return to the classroom, children will return to their health care provider,…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of death worldwide according to the World Health Organization. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. The main cause of COPD in developed countries is tobacco smoking. In the developing world, COPD often occurs in people exposed…