Archive for September 2023
Why you should talk about your poop with your doctor
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is myocarditis?
Myocarditis is a serious but rare heart condition that impacts 10 to 20 out of every 100,000 Americans. For comparison, coronary artery disease, which is the most common heart disease in the U.S., affects 100 out of every 100,00 people. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Leslie Cooper, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what myocarditis…
Read MoreBiomechanics of the eye with Dr.’s John Chen and Arthur Sit
Glaucoma specialist Dr. Arthur Sit and Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. John Chen join the podcast to discuss their fascinating research on ocular biomechanics and the implications for both glaucoma and papilledema. We learn about ocular biomechanics and ultrasound elastography and hear their inspirational story of collaborative research. Subscribe to the podcast: https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – How to tell if your child has a fever
A fever – when the body’s temperature is above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit – is typically a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what signs to watch for when your child is running a high temperature. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on…
Read MoreWhy some sickle cell patients avoid the hospital
3 burnout sets
Top off your weight training with one or more of these 3 burnout ideas. Each of these is a multi-joint, high-energy move great for adding on at the end of your workout so that you exhaust your muscles. Do 1, 2, or all 3 for 1min, 15 seconds each at the end of your next…
Read MoreA graduation party reunion 15 years in the making
When Cadence Rohrbaugh sent out invitations to her high school graduation party earlier this year, she tucked personal notes into a few special envelopes. “Dear Dr. Wirrell,” Cadence wrote in one. “Thank you so much for helping me and my family through one of the most difficult times ever. Without your care, I would not…
Read MoreApricot bark recipe
Have you seen the date bark trend? Here’s a new take from registered dietician Mickala Parsley (Sea Salt & Kale).
Read MoreTreating Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Mental Health Concerns and Treatment
Tune in to the discussion of mental health concerns and treatment for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and heart failure. Expert, Laura Suarez Pardo, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry, psychologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota will be discussing this important topic. Specific topics discussed: • What’s the difference between mental health and mental…
Read MoreFrozen Elephant Trunk Procedure
Joining us today to discuss the frozen elephant trunk procedure is Malakh L. Shrestha, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., cardiac surgeon and director of the Mayo Clinic aortic center of excellence and director of aortic surgery for cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota. Tune in to learn more about the frozen elephant trunk procedure. Specific topics discussed:…
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