Archive for July 2023
Internal Medicine Dr Lida Fatemi on Staying Cool this Summer
When a heat wave hits: Drink lots of water, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which dehydrate you. Eat lighter meals, more often. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Check on loved ones who live alone or don’t have air conditioning. Stay inside as much as possible and avoid outdoor chores. #heatwaves #summer #heatstroke…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – What does a dense breast tissue diagnosis mean?
A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breast tissue. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased…
Read MoreThe Pursuit of Precision: Science Advancing Ind. Medicine – Xenotransplant & Regenerative Med
The Pursuit of Precision: Science Advancing Ind. Medicine – Xenotransplant & Regenerative Med What if we could replace diseased or damaged organs and other body parts with new lab-created versions? How might transplanting tissue from other species help the critical shortage of human transplant organs? Tune in to listen to two noted experts in regenerative…
Read MoreClose-to-home care critical for heart attack survivor
On a Monday in late March, Karren Smith was caring for her 6-year-old grandson when she started feeling a heaviness in her chest. At first, she brushed it off, thinking it was heartburn, but the feeling persisted so she took some aspirin. Then she started feeling tingling in her left arm and soreness in her jaw.…
Read MoreYolanda Dietrich Shares Her Psoriasis Journey #shorts
What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy patches. On lighter skin, the patches can be red with white scales. On darker skin, the patches can be purplish, violet, or brown with gray scales.…
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Read MoreUnderstanding Opioid Overdose
What are the signs of an opioid overdose emergency? Dr. Tyler Oesterle, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of psychiatry at Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common risks associated with opioid overdoses. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3JAwjCk #opioidoverdose #emergencymedicine #DrTylerOesterle #MayoClinic #mentalhealth #shorts
Read MoreUnderstanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What causes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Dr. Monica Taylor-Desir, M.D., M.P.H., a community psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common symptoms and treatments for PTSD. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/46u1o4k #PTSD #posttraumaticstressdisorder #mentalhealth #ptsdtreatment #MayoClinic #shorts
Read MoreUnderstanding Non-suicidal Self-injury
What is non-suicidal self-injury? Dr. Craig Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist with Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common signs of non-suicidal self-injury. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3O20O6N #nonsuicidalselfinjury #DrCraigSawchuk #mentalhealth #MayoClinic #shorts
Read MoreUnderstanding Anorexia Nervosa
What is anorexia nervosa? Dr. Leslie Sim, Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/46m4MOV #anorexia #anorexianervosa #eatingdisorders #DrLeslieSim #mentalhealth #MayoClinic #shorts
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