Archive for October 2023
Patient receives first robotic-assisted kidney transplant in Minnesota
Mayo Clinic surgeons successfully performed Minnesota’s first robotic-assisted kidney transplant earlier this month. This minimally invasive procedure may be beneficial for patients with a higher body mass index and may reduce the risk of incisional complications, such as hernia or infection. Mayo Clinic’s first robotic-assisted kidney transplant was successfully performed on Oct. 4 on a…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: Boosting kids’ health literacy
October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic’s Children’s Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the way…
Read MoreAnesthesia Recovery
Source: American Society of AnesthesiologistsRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Anesthesia
Read MorePreparing for Surgery
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Read MoreHerbal and Dietary Supplements and Anesthesia
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Read MorePediatric Sedation
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Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – Cardiologist’s tips for a healthy life
Mayo Clinic Minute – Cardiologist’s tips for a healthy life Today’s age of easy access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But regarding heart health, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he’d like to share with everyone.
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NEW Activities of Daily Living Certification Course!
NEW Activities of Daily Living Certification Course! The American Caregiver Association is the national certifying organization for home health aides in the United States and the largest caregiver certifying body in the world. One of the primary roles we play as the national accrediting body for caregivers is providing online home health aide training. Part…
Read MoreFull body workout
Try these moves and make it a HIIT workout by doing each movement for either 40 seconds/rest 20, OR, 50 seconds/rest 10. Do 4-5 rounds!
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