Opioid crisis worsens during COVID-19 pandemic
Stress, isolation and limited access to resources are fueling rising rates of substance abuse and overdoses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While coronavirus has been the focus of so much attention this...
1 Jan 202129min
COVID-19 weekly update
2020 has been a year consumed by COVID-19, from first news of the virus in the U.S. January to vaccines rolling out in December. Scientists, health care providers and the public have gained new knowle...
30 Des 202023min
Mayo Clinic COVID-19 mortality study shows effectiveness of team-based care
A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that patients with COVID-19 who received care at Mayo Clinic had lower mortality rates than the national average. Mayo Clinic pati...
29 Des 202022min
Coping with relationship stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
The holiday season can be stressful all on its own, but add the COVID-19 pandemic and you have the potential for increased anxiety. With health concerns and potential financial worries, coupled with b...
28 Des 202016min
Complex shoulder and elbow surgeries
Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint by replacing disease and damaged parts. However, everyone is not made the same way. When it comes to complex shoulder and elbow ...
27 Des 202024min
COVID-19 vaccinations happening in phases
Front-line health care workers across the country are receiving the first COVID-19 vaccinations. With the recent approval of a second COVID-19 vaccine for use here in the U.S., more COVID-19 vaccine d...
23 Des 202025min
Addressing disparities to prevent disease
Several communities and populations are underserved by the U.S. health care system. There are many reasons for this, including differences in risk incidence, morbidity and mortality due to social, eco...
22 Des 202023min
Using regenerative medicine to treat knee pain
Knee pain is a common problem that can have many causes, but one common reason is damage to the cartilage. Because cartilage doesn't have its own blood supply, it can't heal itself. When knee cartilag...
21 Des 202015min
