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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,…

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When we think of racism, we often think of overt acts of prejudice and discrimination, but what about subtle microaggressions (https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/what-are-microaggressions), bias, and systemic barriers? February is Black History Month, and we are looking at the ways trauma and stress due to racism (https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/racism-mental-health) can impact the Black community physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll discuss…

NP & PA Surgical Updates 2024 is May 2-4, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, and via livestream. Full program schedule and registration: http://tinyurl.com/rkrdrzfd Employment of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) is projected to increase within surgical practices to offset growing workforce demands. With goals to improve outcomes, surgical professionals must be apprised of the…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices. Dr. Demilade Adedinsewo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says that to keep the heart healthy, there…