Archive for November 2023

Forty years ago, the idea that HIV would shift from a terminal illness to a chronic manageable disease was almost unthinkable. In recent years, another health crisis, COVID-19, much like HIV, was wrought with fear, stigma, and misinformation. In honor of World AIDS Day, we’ll discuss key terminology, misconceptions, and advancements in HIV, including U=U…

Lung cancer is the largest cancer killer of adult men and women worldwide. One of the reasons is that by the time symptoms develop, the cancer is too advanced for a cure. The goal of lung cancer screening is to detect cancer at an earlier stage and save more lives. Smoking is the No. 1…

Dr. Cheryl Khanna joins us today to discuss artificial intelligence in ophthalmology. She breaks down machine learning versus deep learning and applications for clinical research as a glaucoma specialist, Dr. Khanna talks about the uses for glaucoma screening and potential applications in patient care. We also touch on the development of large image databases and…

More than 4,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a new heart, that’s according to the organization Donate Life America. Anxiety, fear and frustration are some of the emotions people go through while waiting for a lifesaving organ. Dr. Lisa LeMond, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says perfusion technology, sometimes called “heart in a box,”…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB1xAbYq3eQ Join Mayo Clinic on the forefront of the global transformation of surgical services, aiming to elevate patient care. The Surgical Services department is pivotal to maintaining Mayo Clinic’s high standards, ensuring an unparalleled patient experience. As a member of Surgical Services, you become a respected contributor to our interdisciplinary team, where every role and…

Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of transforming healthcare. Using unmatched innovation and expertise, we are doing what’s never been done. Our nursing practice is committed to enhancing patient care for everyone, everywhere. In this video, discover how every role and interaction within the Department of Nursing contributes to putting the needs of the patient…

Discover the forefront of nursing practice and innovation with Mayo Clinic, where we lead the charge in transforming healthcare globally to enhance patient care for everyone, everywhere. Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are instrumental in upholding Mayo Clinic’s high standards, ensuring an unparalleled patient experience. As an LPN at Mayo Clinic, you become an essential…