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Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it’s called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid…

Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up.  That’s why Dr. Sarosh Irani, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and researcher, says it’s essential to recognize World Encephalitis Day. “A number of physicians, and certainly the public, are not…

It’s often a silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs 1 in 500 people. Dr. Said Alsidawi, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says the problem is that many people don’t even know they have it because they have no symptoms. And in 20% of cases, the first presentation…

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that looks at sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has some concerning news, especially when it comes to syphilis. While cases of other STIs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, have decreased or seen modest increases, syphilis has jumped 80% in the four years from 2018 to 2022.…

In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That’s according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it’s never too late to…

Explore the eight pillars of “Practical Optimism.” The book delves into purpose, emotional processing, and problem-solving – backed by science for enhanced well-being. https://www.webmd.com/balance/video/sue-varma?src=soc_yt — TRANSCRIPT — [MUSIC PLAYING] JOHN WHYTE Hi, I’m Dr. John Whyte, the Chief Medical Officer of WebMD. Are you a glass half full or half empty type of person? Does…

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. On 04-28-2023, the Case Records of the Mayo Clinic Florida Neurosurgery featured a L4 laminectomy + posterior fusion for vertebral fracture.

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. On 05-05-2023, the Case Records of the Mayo Clinic Florida Neurosurgery featured a pteronial approach for tumor resection.