Archive for March 2023
Incidence and Burden of Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
In this forty-first video of the Mayo Clinic Two Minute Article weekly series, Juan Crestanello, MD, reviews incidence and burden of tricuspid regurgitation in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: Game changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression
For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where other safety protocols were followed. FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic…
Read More‘My life is in the right hands.’ Surgery gives California woman hope after cancer diagnosis
Vishakha Majithia and her husband Thomas had started to envision their lives after retirement — visiting family in India, traveling around the world, and seeing their only son complete his oncology fellowship and start a family. But those plans quickly changed in mid-2018 when Vishakha received frightening news. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer…
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Read MoreUnderstanding Heart Murmurs: A Mayo Clinic Cardiologist Explains – Ask Mayo Clinic Health System
In this short YouTube video, Xiaoke (Ken) Liu, Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System, explains what heart murmurs are and how they are diagnosed. Dr. Liu emphasizes the importance of team-based care and putting the needs of the patient first. Dr. Liu explains heart murmurs and how they can be detected during a…
Read MoreBreast Health 101: What Every Woman Needs to Know – Ask Mayo Clinic Health System
In this short video, Dr. Kathleen Christian, a breast health specialist at the Mayo Clinic Health System, shares important information about breast exams and breast health. She explains how often women should perform breast exams and why early detection is crucial for breast cancer. Dr. Christian also discusses breast density, a common condition that can…
Read MoreAre You Getting Your Daily Dose of Nature?
Dr. Whyte interviews Clemson professor Matthew Browning, PhD, about tech that tracks time spent outdoors, which can have a positive impact on both physical and mental health. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/toc-health-on-tech
Read MoreImpaired Driving: Get the Facts
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Read MoreProphylactic Mastectomy: Ask Mayo Clinic Health System
Prophylactic mastectomy involves the removal of one or both breasts to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. In this video, learn more about this preventive measure and why it may be the correct choice for some women. Kathleen Christian, M.D. is a general surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Get…
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