Archive for June 2023

This webinar is designed to educate Dialysis Social Workers about the process we use here at Mayo Clinic Florida to help our patients understand their transplant costs.  We tell you why budgeting for transplant is critical for success.  We review the basic types of insurance.  We explain our Social Work evaluation process and how we determine…

Aging is one of the greatest threats to your freedom and independence you’ll ever know, only because of what it does to your muscles. The body’s hormones that are responsible for maintaining muscle mass decline with age. And, since older adults tend to be less active and eat less protein, which is important to keep…

Possible Triggers of Vasomotor Symptoms Heat is a common trigger of sweating and flushing. However, during the transition to menopause, lower estrogen levels alter your body’s thermostat in the brain. Normally when your body heats up, brain pathways help to cool you off. But during perimenopause and menopause, the body’s temperature control center is disrupted…

The Vasculitis Clinic at Mayo Clinic is a place where experts in a number of fields of medicine help adults and children diagnose and treat vasculitis, and conduct important research. But what is this relatively rare condition? Vasculitis is a group of conditions — all related to inflammation of blood vessels. The exact cause of…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EH5kKcKGEQ Learn about the remarkable impact of early intervention in pediatric ear reconstruction. Dr. Gibreel and his team discuss the innovative procedures they perform on young children, offering each patient the opportunity to live without the burden of a misshapen or absent ear. These techniques restore confidence and improve the quality of life for children…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwTUoaldTuQ Dr. Mardini and his expert team highlight the patient-centered approach to facial paralysis and reanimation treatment. One patient shares her transformative journey of restored hope with a renewed smile, made possible by the team’s constant pursuit to achieve exceptional outcomes. The collaborative effort across multiple specialties, including plastic surgery, neurology, and physical medicine rehab,…

NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, reports that May 2023 was the third warmest May in 174 years. And it looks like June is following suit. The National Weather Service is forecasting very warm temperatures across much of the country this week, especially across the south. Working or playing in heat like this can…

Watch this webinar to hear from current fellows about the expectations for the Administrative Fellowship Program (AFP) and the application process, as well as the Administrative Internship Program. https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/AFP.

Sexually transmitted infections continue to rise the in the U.S and around the globe. The World Health Organization reports more than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections are acquired a day — with the majority of them asymptotic. Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious diseases physician with Mayo Clinic, says there are many reasons for the…

Join us for an informative discussion with Rosanne Boser, a Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist at the Mayo Clinic.  In this podcast we learn about various financial topics at different stages of an ophthalmologist’s career.  Ms. Boser shares advice for physicians at different stages of life, from paying off debt to saving for…