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Heart transplant patient finding motivation through competition, music and the Mayo Clinic community
Mark Forbess playing the piano in the Mayo atrium The fall It was Good Friday 2023. Mark Forbess was just leaving Mayo Clinic in Florida after his first appointment as a new patient at the heart failure program, when everything went black. “I found myself on the pavement in front of Mayo Clinic,” says Mark.…
Read MoreDetecting cardiac amyloidosis using AI and the ECG
Amyloidosis is a rare disease of misfolded proteins that go astray to form deposits of amyloid in organs, nerves and tissues. There are several different types, but when enough amyloid builds up in the heart, it causes heart failure and symptoms such as shortness of breath, fluid buildup and fainting. Patients also can have heart…
Read MoreVHL Resources
Source: VHL Alliance – Contains VHL Patient and Caregiver Handbooks, available in multiple languages. Also has links to other resources for patients and families.Related MedlinePlus Pages: Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
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Source: American Academy of Family PhysiciansRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Ebola
Read MoreCardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter
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…
Read MoreTypes of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains
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…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – Know the warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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…
Read MoreHere’s a simple test to assess your endurance and leg strength
Newborns diagnosed with syphilis at alarming rates
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.…
Read MoreCan you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes?
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…
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