Archive for July 2022
Welcome to Orientation at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Dr. Annie Sadosty, dean of Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, shares a message with incoming residents and fellows. Learn more about Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education campuses’ orientation: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/orientation
Read MoreSurvivorship Series – Transitions After Treatment
People with cancer are living longer due to improved care, screening and newer treatments. The term “cancer survivor” identifies a community of people with a history of cancer, either at the time of diagnosis, during or after treatment. The effects of cancer do not end when treatment ends. Starting on Wednesday, July 6, the Cancer…
Read MoreMonkeypox
Source: Medical EncyclopediaRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Monkeypox Virus Infections
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: How vertebroplasty can reduce back pain caused by spine fractures
Dr. David A. Miller, a Mayo Clinic diagnostic radiologist, explains how a vertebroplasty, an outpatient procedure to stabilize fractures in the vertebrae by using bone cement, can reduce back pain. ___________________ For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded…
Read MoreInflammation and Heart Disease
Joining us today to discuss Inflammation and Heart Disease is Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine in the department of cardiovascular diseases, a division of preventive cardiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: • What is inflammation as it relates to the heart and CV system? • What are the…
Read MoreCal lives on through books for grieving parents, families
Like all couples who learn they’re going to be parents, Rebecca and Dan Sharpsteen, of Mankato, Minnesota, experienced immense joy and anticipation for their first child. That joy turned to heartbreak when Cal was stillborn at 38 weeks at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. “As a mother-to-be, you have so many hopes and dreams you…
Read MoreHow to Balance your Gut Health
Your gut is home to an ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and fungi called the gut microbiome. That may sound bad, but it’s really good for your overall health. When it’s in balance, you feel great. But when something goes wrong, it rocks your world. Robynne Chutkan, MD, author of The Microbiome Solution, talks about how…
Read MoreWater Safety Essentials: A WebMD Conversation
Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1-4, especially in the summer. We are talking today with Dr. Jeffery Brown about an incredibly important topic: water safety essentials.
Read MoreOral Hygiene
Source: Cleveland Clinic FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Bad Breath, Dental Health
Read MoreSurgery to remove uterine fibroids Myomectomy
Surgery to remove uterine fibroids Myomectomy Uterine fibroids, or benign growths of uterine muscle, are extremely common. While over 70% of people with a uterus will be diagnosed with fibroids during their lifetime, not everyone needs treatment. Myomectomy can be done three different ways, depending on the size, location, and number of fibroids present. Hysteroscopic…
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