Archive for August 2023

Join us in this expert podcast as we delve into the captivating world of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), exploring their profound impact on weight management and cardiometabolic effects. We also discuss the potential cardiovascular benefits affecting patients with obesity and cardiovascular disease. Connect with Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on…

Dr. Cheryl Khanna, nationally recognized glaucoma surgeon and Clinical Practice Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology a Mayo Clinic joins us to talk about her career journey. Dr. Khanna is a mentor and role model to trainees across the globe. She tells us about her experience transitioning from a small community practice to a large…

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it’s common. It’s estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. It affects people of all genders, races and ages, including children. And as school is starting across the country, Dr. Anthony Fine, a Mayo Clinic pediatric neurologist and…

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person’s risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition. Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that long-haul COVID patients who were vaccinated before contracting the virus were less likely to experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, chest pain, dizziness,…

It’s back to school for many kids around the nation. And once they hit the classroom, you may notice more runny noses and other symptoms associated with viral and bacterial infections. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist with the Mayo Children’s Center, says you might not be able to stop some of these…