Mayo Clinic Minute – Can your child hear the teacher?

Checking your child’s hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and social struggles. For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded…

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Green Berets – Tim Reynolds & Kevin Rasband share more than friendship.

Green Berets – Tim Reynolds & Kevin Rasband share more than friendship. As fellow Green Berets in the U.S. Army Special Forces, Dr. Tim Reynolds and Kevin Rasband had common memories and shared life stories. They have been friends for decades. As of July 26, they share even more. On that day, Kevin offered the…

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Mayo Clinic Minute – Fingernails are clues to your health

Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal growth and discoloration. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. And experts at Mayo Clinic say it’s important to keep an eye on your nails, as they can provide clues to your overall health. Many people develop lines or ridges from the cuticle to the tip. Dr. Rachel…

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Mayo Clinic Minute – Learning the ABCDEs of melanoma

Mayo Clinic Minute – Learning the ABCDEs of melanoma Moles are a common skin growth, and most are harmless. But changes in moles and other pigmented patches may be the sign of skin cancer, particularly melanoma. Dr. Catherine Degesys, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist explains to how to identify the warning signs and differentiate melanoma from…

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