Archive for September 2023

The Internal Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic is among the best programs in the world for post-graduate medical training. The program has a long track record of success transforming excellent medical students into outstanding clinicians, researchers, and educators. The program has among the best board pass rates, resident publication numbers, and fellowship match results of…

Bill McDermott was diagnosed with diffuse large B cell lymphoma in July 2021. After beginning treatment at another hospital, his condition deteriorated significantly as it was found his cancer had spread to his brain. He couldn’t walk, barely spoke and had significant memory issues. After being told that hospice was his only option, the family…

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the more than 60 million people of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Dr. Juan Carlos Leoni Moreno, a Mayo Clinic transplant cardiologist, says soaring obesity rates contribute to high rates of diabetes and heart disease in the Hispanic population. And…

At-home COVID-19 tests allow you to collect your sample and detect active COVID-19 infections.  But what if you have at-home COVID-19 tests nearing expiration or expired on your shelf? Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says companies set the original test dates arbitrarily due to these diagnostic at-home tests being developed rapidly.…

Jacob Dey, M.D., F.A.C.S. is an expert in the field of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Measuring successes and outcomes from the perspective of the patient and the clinician drives innovation and opportunities for patients with facial paralysis. See here to learn more about Dr. Jacob Dey- https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/dey-jacob-k-m-d/bio-20536942 #facialparalysis #bellspalsy #bellspalsyawareness…

The average adult uses a dozen personal care products daily, including shampoo, deodorants, lotions, and cosmetics. That averages to about 125 chemicals we are exposing ourselves to daily. How does this chemical buildup in our system (https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230504/cleaning-personal-products-contain-dangerous-chemicals) increase the chance of health risks? What can we do in our everyday lives to minimize exposure to…

Learn more about residency training at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida! Timecode: 1:42 Welcome & Overview: Margaret Johnson, MD, Dean of Education 6:57 Research & Mentorship: Alfredo Quinone-Hinojosa, MD, Chair, Department of Neurosurgery and Dean of Research 14:56 Simulation-Based Learning Opportunities: Leslie Simon, DO, Medical Director, Simulation Center 21:21 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Ivan Porter, MD, Assistant Dean…