Archive for January 2023
Operative Management of Cardiac Papillary Fibroelastomas
In this thirty-fifth video of the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery Two Minute Article weekly series, Juan Crestanello, MD reviews the operative management of cardiac papillary fibroelastomas.
Read MoreCarroll Sharp celebrates 150-gallon blood donation milestone
Mayo Clinic volunteer Carroll Sharp reached a milestone with his 150 gallon blood donation. Carroll Sharp could have a regular chair in the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He’s been giving blood for more than 60 years, and recently reached a major milestone: giving 150 gallons of blood over his lifetime. Sharp…
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Read MoreHealth Benefits of Kiwi
The kiwi – shortened from its full name, the kiwifruit – is actually a large berry that grows on a species of woody vine in the genus Actinidia. Kiwis have been famously cultivated in New Zealand, but this bold berry actually originated in eastern China. Both in its tough skin and flesh, the…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: Heart health and dangers of shoveling snow
Shoveling snow can be a good workout, but it’s not for everyone. Dr. Sharonne Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist tells her patients the reasons are physiological and psychological. Physiological includes your blood vessels constricting from being out in the cold, which increases blood pressure. Add that to the workload of digging heavy snow. Sometimes it’s…
Read MoreReach your professional nursing goals as a new graduate
Learn how Mayo Clinic supports you with the training and development needed to flourish in your career, from Chief Nursing Officer, Ryannon Frederick.
Read MoreCircumcised Boys May be at Lower Risk for Chronic Inflammation of the Penis Later in Life
What Is Circumcision? Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the head (glans) of the penis. It is an ancient practice that has its origin in religious rites. Today, many parents have their sons circumcised for religious or other reasons. Is Circumcision Necessary? The use of circumcision for medical or…
Read MoreDr. Holly Geyer – Ending The Crisis
The drugs we have long trusted to help kill pain are now killing us. But what if we were equipped with the information to use opioids wisely, store them safely, avoid their risks and reverse their problems? What if we could help loved ones misusing opioids and support them as they seek treatment? ____________________________________________ For…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: Role for opioid use
Opioid overdoses have been linked to a decreased life span, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ongoing opioid crisis has been a complicated one for more than a decade. Death rates continue to rise, despite national medical guidelines for prescribing the pain medication. Dr. Holly Geyer leads the…
Read MoreCan blood donors suffer iron deficiency?
Donating red blood cells removes iron from the body. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, which helps maintain strength and energy. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says it is possible for frequent red blood cell donors to suffer iron deficiency, if the…
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