Archive for February 2024

Do you know your risk of coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says an easy and efficient test called a coronary calcium scan can help determine your risk before you show symptoms. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo…

Cancer is one of the country’s leading killers. Early detection and the right treatment are among the best weapons in the fight against cancer. The sad reality, however, is that many people don’t have an equal chance of fighting cancer due to systemic barriers and health disparities related to factors such as ethnicity, race and…

Jacob Dey, M.D., F.A.C.S., an expert in facial reanimation surgery, offers hope and restores smiles for patients with facial paralysis at Mayo Clinic, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Learn more about Dr. Jacob Dey, the innovative treatments he specializes in, and the breakthrough techniques developed to help patients with facial nerve damage.   https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/dey-jacob-k-m-d/~/link.aspx?_id=0B39F22B07994B71A6C77D20F2179… From Mayo Clinic to your inbox,…

Some areas of the U.S. –and abroad – are seeing an uptick in whooping cough (pertussis) cases – including in parts of Wisconsin. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. “This is an infection that causes quite a significant cough,”…

Learn about Mayo Clinic Connect, a safe, welcoming online community, moderated by Mayo Clinic staff and trained volunteer mentors. Dr. Farris Timimi, cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, says that patients know things about their diseases and on Mayo Clinic Connect, they give and get support to help manage their health. For Debra, Mayo Clinic patient and…

Aaron was born a big, healthy baby. At his one-year checkup, it was clear Aaron was struggling to thrive. He was severely underweight and not growing. The benefits team at Aaron’s father’s employer helped his family find answers and the multidisciplinary care Aaron needed through the Mayo Clinic Complex Care Program. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox,…