Mayo Clinic's commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity
"Mayo Clinic stands united in strong commitment toward anti-racism and rejecting all discrimination," says Dr. Anjali Bhagra, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusi...
29 Mar 202128min
Liver failure and transplant in children
A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that removes a liver that no longer functions properly and replaces it with a healthy liver from a deceased donor or a portion of a healthy liver from a livi...
26 Mar 202134min
Viruses can’t mutate if they can’t replicate
The COVID-19 virus mutates and replicates when people let down their guard and don't follow safety protocols, such as practicing social distancing and wearing a mask. "I think most of us expect a majo...
24 Mar 202121min
The silent defects of congenital heart disease need lifelong surveillance
Children and adults with congenital heart disease need complex, multifaceted care for continued survival and quality of life. "These heart defects may be silent when a child is born and might only su...
22 Mar 202130min
Protection protocols involving ear, nose and throat patients during COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus spreads through respiratory droplets. This means treating patients who have diseases or injuries involving the ears, nose or throat, or the head and neck, requires particular precau...
19 Mar 202127min
Rapid pace of COVID-19 vaccinations
Millions of people in the U.S. are being vaccinated for COVID-19. However, discussion is ongoing as to whether people who are immunocompromised, such as patients undergoing cancer treatment, or people...
17 Mar 202116min
The increasing prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is common, and it is becoming more common in many populations. Dr. William Faubion Jr., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella ter...
16 Mar 202127min
Kidney cancer often found by accident
Your kidneys remove waste from your blood and regulate a healthy balance between water, sodium and minerals in your bloodstream. "Kidneys filter intoxicants, drugs and waste products out of your bloo...
15 Mar 202141min
