Mayo Clinic Minute: How innovation is transforming heart transplants
Mayo Clinic doctors are using innovation to improve the lives of people who suffer from congestive heart failure and other chronic heart conditions. The Organ Care System, also known as "heart in a box, ” is potentially helping to expand the donor pool, which is crucial, considering that more than 4,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a new heart. That’s according to the organization Donate Life America. Dr. Lisa LeMond, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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How can adults with congenital heart disease reduce risks? Study finds lifetime cardiology monitoring is key
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure is a potentially urgent health concern for young adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) that is often overlooked and undertreated, even as hospitalizations for this condition continue to rise. New research from Mayo Clinic shows that young adults in the U.S. living with congen ital heart disease are at an increased risk of death or cardiovascular complications after being hospitalized for heart failure. However, study data published in the Journal of… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: What's going on with my kneecap?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was playing a pickup game of football with my kids, took a tumble, and my kneecap made a popping sound. It really hurt, then seemed to get better, but something's not right. Any idea what might be going on? ANSWER: If your kneecap pops or slides to the outside of your knee, you'll definitely know that something's going on. Typically, that "something" is a partial or full dislocation, which means the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo urges precaution while shoveling to protect your heart
MANKATO, Minn. – Last year's heavy snow season has many people thinking about what Mother Nature has in store this year. To stay healthy this holiday season and beyond, Mayo Clinic Health System is recommending people pace themselves while clearing snow. "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shov eling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection
A salmonella outbreak in North America is being linked to cantaloupe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food. Typically, people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Others develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within eight to 72 hours. Most… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Dupuytren contracture without surgery
Dupuytren (DOO-puh-tren) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent. Others at risk include people with diabetes and those with a family history of the condition. Dr. Shelley Noland, a Mayo Clinic hand and peripheral nerve surgeon, says there is help for patients who suffer from this disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/VWc-Ap3nqP0… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Unleashing viruses aimed at killing cancer
During breaks from his doctoral research in London, Richard Vile, Ph.D., would visit a pediatric brain tumor clinic next to his lab for inspiration. Seeing children suffer changed the course of his career, igniting his passion for finding cancer treatments that would be easier for people to tolerate. "I became very, very motivated to try and appl y the science I learned to make cancer treatments gentler," says Dr. Vile. "My goal was to deliver an option that would… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Telehealth's lasting impact on cancer care delivery
A recent Mayo Clinic retrospective study shows that cancer practices can integrate telehealth without duplicative care, allowing for a more streamlined healthcare experience for patients and their caregivers. Researchers analyzed trends in telehealth use from 2019 to 2021 across Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study looked at hematology and oncology visits conducted across Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, as well as at community-based clinics across Mayo Clinic Health System. In 2019, telehealth visits accounted for… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Deer hunting safety tips not normally discussed
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tree stand accidents, firearm injuries and heart issues are the more high-profile injuries reported during deer hunting season. But some of the most common injuries occur before or after the hunt is over. Foot and ankle sprains, fractured ankles, ruptured Achilles tendons, and sore or overused m uscles in the shoulders, arms and legs might have prolonged health ramifications. "Oftentimes when we go out hunting, due to a lack of physical fitness,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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A timeline of transplant innovation
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with kyphosis, or roundback
Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but severe forms of kyphosis can be painful and disfiguring. One type of kyphosis, called Scheuermann ’s disease, is the most common, requiring attention of a medical professional. And as Dr. Jamal McClendon Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains, surgery to correct the condition is usually the final option. Watch: The… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. What are the recommendations for who should get it? ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the 2023-2024 COVID-19 (mRNA) vaccine for everyone 6 months or older. The COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for people who face the highest risk of experiencing complications from the virus. This group includes older people, those with compromised… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Pass the turkey -- and your family health insights -- this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit celebrates 50 years of caring for Mayo's tiniest patients - including those of a NICU nurse
Photo by Whitnei Abel Photography. When Connor and Colson Kasper arrived at 32 weeks gestation, their mother, Alli Kasper, was better prepared than most parents for a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mayo Clinic: She's the unit's interim nurse manager. Alli Kasper with her sons Connor and Colson. But her role had changed. She was now a mom, not a nurse. And her colleagues recognized that. "Ev en though I was their colleague, everyone in the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy holiday food choices
During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/nR-biL5MVSw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:01) is in the downloads at the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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