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For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical

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Dr. Judy Boughey knows that choices are important for her cancer patients. Historically, patients with two or more tumors in one breast had to undergo a mastectomy. But that protocol could soon be a thing of the past thanks to advances in breast cancer management. Patients now have another option to consider when it comes

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Dean George Q. Daley delivers the 2022 State of the School Address.

The BA.5 omicron variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S., and it is leading to a new wave of COVID-19 infections. BA.5 was responsible for nearly 54% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., and BA.4, a similar variant, accounted for another 17%, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control

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Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. “Rarely, we see crossover

Nootropics, such as Adderall and Ritalin, have become popular among college and medical students hoping to improve their academic performance. But are these “cognitive enhancers” worth the risk? Here are 3 reasons you should avoid these stimulants unless you’ve been prescribed them by your physician. First, there are significant long-term consequences to using these drugs

You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It has also been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South

Here are 3 reasons why you’re not a straight-A student. Number one, you’re studying wrong. Most students look at studying as a numbers game – “the more hours I put in, the better I’ll do.” This is a poor approach. Instead of studying *longer*, a better approach is to study efficiently. Focus on honing your

Following a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Steven Fietek has a renewed zest for life. Watch his story. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ FOR THE MEDIA ONLY: Register at https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/re… to access clean and nat sound versions of this video on the

Buy PDFs here: http://armandoh.org/shop “Arrhythmias mean loss of rhythm and is used to describe an abnormal rhythm of the heart. Cardiac arrhythmias are accelerated, slowed, or irregular heart rates caused by abnormalities in the electrical impulses of the myocardium. The heart is made up of four chambers the right and left atrium and right and

Foods containing fiber help you in important ways, including by keeping your digestive tract functioning properly. A high-fiber diet also may help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, dietitian Kate Zeratsky speaks with Jeff Olsen about the how much fiber you need and the ways you can

What causes Bipolar disorder? Dr. Mark Frye, M.D., a clinical psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through the symptoms, causes, and treatments for Bipolar disorder. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3K9kX7C 0:00     Introduction 0:26     What is bipolar disorder? 1:46     Who gets bipolar disorder?     2:09     Causes 2:19     Symptoms 2:39     Bipolar Type I & Type II Disorder 3:04     How is

Is being a doctor overrated? In a word, yes. But maybe not for the reasons you think. Oftentimes, there’s a mismatch between expectation and reality. This leads many students to enter the field for the wrong reasons. Will you earn status and respect for all the hard work you put in to become a physician?

What causes depression? Dr. Craig Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common symptoms and treatments for depression. Get informed: https://bit.ly/4119RIZ #BreakingDownDepression #UnderstandingDepression #MayoClinic #MentalHealth #Depression #MajorDepressiveDisorder #Anxiety #Shorts

Multiple students of the Master of Healthcare Quality and Safety program detail the value of their capstone projects to their careers.

Spring has sprung, so for most people, the winter holiday season is a distant memory. But for one Minnesota family, this past Christmas is one that they’ll never forget. ____________________________________________ For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior

We sit down with vitreoretinal surgeon Dr. Tim Olsen to discuss screening for fungal endophthalmitis. Where did the traditional screening dogma originate and why? What are the potential harms from excessive screening? And finally, what do we do with this information when working with other medical specialties?    Breazzano MP, et al; AAO. American Academy

So you want to be a physician assistant. Physician assistants are licensed clinicians who provide care for patients. They work in collaboration with physicians to take patient histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose diseases, and even perform some procedures. To become a physician assistant, you must first earn your bachelor’s degree and complete the necessary prerequisites

Kidney failure can be caused by many reasons: diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. PKD is an inherited disease that causes cysts to form around your kidneys. The most common form of PKD is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where it most often diagnosed in adults between the

Here are 4 lies you’ve been told about becoming a top-performing student. Number one, you have to be naturally smart. While natural intelligence can give you a leg up, it isn’t enough on its own. Your discipline and your approach to studying are much more important than individual variations in intelligence. Number two, more knowledge