A high quality of life after cancer for this fitness warrior

Alex was diagnosed with cancer after having a painful sore on his tongue evaluated. Thinking it was a common sore that would clear up in a few days, he didn’t give it much thought at first. When the pain persisted, he had it checked out and went in for surgery. Months later, he noticed a…

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Concerning rise in syphilis cases across Minnesota

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic, says syphilis affects men and women – and can present in various stages. It may then progress to latent stage syphilis and, finally, the most serious stage: tertiary. Pregnant women are not immune…

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Lecture Series – Christopher J. Winfree MD (3-22-21)

The Mayo Clinic Neuroscience- Neurosurgery Lecture Series on 3-22-2021 featured a Keynote Lecture on "The Opioid Crisis": Christopher J. Winfree, M.D., FACS, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, USA.

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Collaboration that changes lives

Elyn Simmons was 31 years old and eager to start a family with her husband, Guy. But in 2016, she was diagnosed with a hormonal disorder — PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome — that causes fertility problems. Then Elyn began experiencing other symptoms, including unexplained weight gain, increased body hair, migraines, and severe fatigue. Teamwork by Mayo…

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