Seizure forecasting device could help patients with epilepsy anticipate seizures, take action
Despite treatments that include medications, surgery and neurostimulation devices, many people with epilepsycontinue to have seizures. And the uncertainty of when a seizure could occur affects their q...
28 Jan 202213min
COVID-19 testing scenarios — what test and when?
Testing for COVID-19 is a part of the strategy to end the pandemic. But understanding testing — different types of tests and how and when to use them — can be confusing. Lab-run polymerase chain react...
26 Jan 202219min
Outpatient joint replacement benefits patients
Nationwide, there is a trend in orthopedic surgery to move total joint arthroplasty, commonly known as joint replacement, from inpatient to outpatient surgery. Patients benefit from the shorter hospit...
24 Jan 202221min
Chest wall deformities in children
Chest wall deformities are structural abnormalities in the chest. While present since birth, chest wall deformities might not become noticeable until children hit their adolescent growth spurt. The m...
21 Jan 202229min
Why getting infected with COVID-19 is still a bad idea
With the highly transmissible omicron variant spread across the U.S., it may seem inevitable that most people will get infected with COVID-19. But Mayo Clinic experts explain why it is important to co...
19 Jan 202235min
Advocacy groups can help patients, physicians connect
Patient advocacy and support organizations play an important role for patients suffering with diseases or conditions. The goal of these groups is to connect members with others who may be in similar s...
17 Jan 202216min
Health coaches guide journey to well-being
Whether a chronic condition affects your quality of life, or you have bad habits you'd like to change, a health and wellness coach could help. At Mayo Clinic, wellness coaches are board-certified prof...
14 Jan 202217min
Finding credible COVID-19 information online
Information about COVID-19 changes rapidly. While the internet can be a great source of information, the spread of COVID-19 misinformation has made it difficult for consumers to decipher fact from fic...
12 Jan 202213min
