Archive for June 2022

Whether it’s the serve, forehand, backhand or volley, tennis puts a lot of stress on your wrist. Many of those injuries are caused by chronic overuse. How you grip the racket and hit the ball plays a major role, too, which is why Mayo researchers recently studied tennis players’ strokes in a motion analysis lab.…

Patients in their own words: They’re more than just a medical team. They’re people. Having people on our side, fighting for the very best outcome is all that matters. From the nursing staff to the secretary to the doctors, people were so welcoming during this process. I highly recommend you do some research. I tell…

Age-related hearing loss may be linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline. And according to two large studies, … Dr. Ronald Petersen, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the exact reason why is not known. It also could be that hearing loss leads to social isolation, which can lead to an increased risk in dementia.…

After an initial diagnosis of breast cancer and treatment in 2015, Laurie’s cancer returned in 2020, but this time it was more aggressive. She decided to seek care at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, where her care team included members from medical oncology, pulmonology, and palliative medicine — all working together to devise the best plan…

Learning about thyroid cancer can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition. For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3ys82Jv. When it comes to your health, Mayo Clinic believes credible and clear information is paramount. There’s a lot to learn about thyroid cancer.…

Thyroid cancer is complicated. It’s okay to have questions. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/39Xq4Km. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, you may be asking yourself a lot of questions. Our experts are here to help you answer them. 0:00 Introduction 0:18 What is the next step after a thyroid cancer diagnosis?…

Every year, thousands of people are admitted into emergency departments across the country because of injuries caused by fireworks. If consumer fireworks are legal where you live, here are a few tips from the National Safety Council: • Never allow young children to handle fireworks. • Always have adult supervision. • Wear protective eyewear. •…

Laurie, 67, began her journey with cancer in 2015. Though successfully treated, her cancer returned five years later. This time, it was more aggressive. Laurie decided to seek care at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, where experts from medical oncology, pulmonology and palliative medicine came together to devise the best plan to manage her illness while giving…

Description: Escuchará a expertos locales sobre cómo COVID-19 afectó la salud mental en las comunidades hispanas y latinx en Arizona, las formas de recuperar nuestro bienestar psicológico y cómo acceder a los recursos de apoyo. Video participant information:La ModeradoraJaney Pearl Starks, Ed.MDirectora de Equidad, Diversidad y Alcance comunitario. Centro de Salud de Mountain Park  ConferencistaFrancisco…

Joining us today to discuss Frailty and Cardiovascular Diseases is Carmen Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation and chair of the cardiac rehab clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.   Specific topics discussed: • What is frailty? • How do we define it yet? • How is it measured? • Is…