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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 cerebral angiogram for fistula treatment.

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 an right sided redo craniotomy for tumor resection.

Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. “Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans,” says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. “Wherever…

Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and frozen meals. Many recipes call for salt in the ingredients, and many people add table salt to their food for flavor.…

Over the past century in the U.S., there’s been a societal transformation in what we expect from our romantic relationships. It’s not just about love anymore; there’s a growing belief that our partners will fulfill many roles, including being instrumental in our personal growth. But what do these expectations (https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/unrealistic-expectations) mean in romantic partnerships? Are…

For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been studying the effects screens and media have on children. It’s natural for parents and caregivers to be concerned about how much screen time their children are getting, especially when digital screens are everywhere, even at school. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and member…

Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecological cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from these diseases. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, discusses health disparities and prevention. ____________________________________________ FOR THE…

You may be familiar with high density lipoproteins (HDL), or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking about cholesterol levels. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides provide the body with energy from food.…