Archive for August 2022
Sterilization by Laparoscopy
Source: American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Tubal Ligation
Read MorePostpartum Birth Control
Source: American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control, Postpartum Care
Read MoreHemifacial Microsomia
Source: Cleveland Clinic FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Craniofacial Abnormalities
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids
Rashes. They are common in young kids, especially babies. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse says, while highly contagious, the virus is usually mild. There are no specific treatments, but there are things you can do to help your child feel better. Seek medical attention if your child’s signs or symptoms worsen after a few days. ____________________________________________ For…
Read More‘I wouldn’t be here:’ Jacki Crane credits valve procedure with saving her life 
Editor’s note: This story was written by Jacki Crane, a Mayo Clinic patient. In summer 2018, I found myself struggling to breathe. Living in South Florida, this was the height of red tide: a higher-than-normal concentration of algae. News outlets were reporting that 50,000 pounds of dead fish were washing up on the shores every…
Read MoreChickenpox Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Chickenpox
Read MoreMilia
Source: Cleveland Clinic FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Common Infant and Newborn Problems
Read MoreContemporary Topics in SCAD
SCAD, also known as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, is defined as a tear in an artery wall within the heart, which decreases blood flow to the heart. In addition, patients without treatment are at risk of having a heart attack or chances of experiencing cardiac arrest. 90% of SCAD cases were found in women. However,…
Read MoreDr. Chad Nelson – Advanced care at home
Dr. Chad Nelson – Advanced care at home
Read MoreMinnesota man takes shot at getting his voice back
It’s the start of Mayo Clinic News Network’s daily team meeting. But Communications Director Ron Petrovich is having trouble communicating. Initially, he chalked it up to a cold or allergies. But his hoarse voice got progressively worse over a year’s time. After undergoing several tests at Mayo Clinic, Ron’s health care team made a diagnosis…
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