Ask the Mayo Mom: The eyes of a child

Grief (https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/support-groups/what-is-grief) is a natural reaction to loss, but it can be a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion for people. Grief can be confusing for children, and they may show grief in many ways, depending on their age. When parents are dealing with their own grief, helping their children cope with death and loss can be challenging. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, a special edition of "Ask the Mayo Mom" will focus on helping children cope with grief and death. Host and Mayo Clinic pediatrician, Dr. Angela Mattke (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/mattke-angela-c-m-d/bio-20055584) is joined by Jenn Rodemeyer, a child life specialist and manager of Child Life at Mayo Clinic Children’s Center (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center) and  Dr. Daniel Hilliker (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/hilliker-daniel-r-ph-d-l-p/bio-20055207), chair of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Feb 202137min

As new COVID-19 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19) variants spread and more people are vaccinated for COVID-19, people have more questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Gregory Poland (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/poland-gregory-a-m-d/bio-20053165), an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group (https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/vaccine-research-group/overview), says that's understandable with new information released every day. For instance, people are wondering what type of medications they can take if they're being vaccinated for COVID-19. There are also concerns about whether a person who has been vaccinated for COVID-19 can transmit the virus. And some are asking why they need to wait 14 days, before and after being vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccine, if they are scheduled to be given a different vaccine, such as a shingles vaccine. In this Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Poland answers these questions and a variety of other listener questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Feb 202125min

Mayo Clinic International (https://www.mayoclinic.org/products-services/international-business-collaborations/mayo-clinic-expertise) is taking health care to the world in new ways. Expanding abroad through virtual, hybrid and on-the-ground patient care. "I think we have a moral obligation to take the Mayo model of care to the world, particularly as it pertains to serious and complex diseases," says Dr. Anton Decker (https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-names-g-anton-decker-m-d-to-lead-international-engagement/), president of Mayo Clinic International. In this Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Decker explains how Mayo is delivering health care to patients around the globe and discusses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Feb 202129min

There are many benefits to sports participation for children and adolescents. However, during the COVID-19 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19) pandemic, activities such as youth sports have been put hold or modified to decrease the spread of COVID-19. Also, the scientific community is learning about when it is safe to return to sports participation following COVID-19 infection. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, "Ask the Mayo Mom" host and Mayo Clinic pediatrician, Dr. Angela Mattke (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/mattke-angela-c-m-d/bio-20055584) is joined by Dr. David Soma (https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/soma-david-b-m-d/bio-20359298), a pediatric sports medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center), to discuss sports participation during the COVID-19 pandemic and what you need to know about return to play after COVID-19 infection. Also joining Drs. Mattke and Soma is Dr. Talha Niaz, a pediatric cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Feb 202133min

When it comes to the COVID-19 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19) pandemic, Dr. Gregory Poland (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/poland-gregory-a-m-d/bio-20053165), an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group (https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/vaccine-research-group/overview), says there's some good news. "Case numbers are falling, masking and distancing do work, and we can control this if we do it right." However, the not so good news is that variants are showing up in over 30 countries and are reportedly more transmissible. There also seems to be a reduction in vaccine efficacy against the new variants. "This is a desperate race between vaccine and virus, between time and opportunity, and we dare not lose that opportunity," emphasizes Dr. Poland. In this Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Poland discusses how COVID-19 variants mutate. He also discusses recent COVID-19 research conducted by the NFL, plus he touches on the future of individualized vaccines. "I can see the development of a coronavirus vaccine against multiple types of coronavirus, including the one that causes the common cold, and very likely combine that with the influenza vaccine." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Feb 202130min

It's been a year since the first case of COVID-19 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19) was diagnosed in the U.S. Since then the U.S. has seen more than 25 million cases of COVID-19 and more than 400,00 deaths. This has taken a significant emotional toll on the nation. COVID-19 is a disease that affects the entire health care system, and emergency medical teams are often on the front lines receiving infected patients. The challenges have been numerous as symptoms varied, screening protocols changed, and lifesaving treatments have been developed. In this Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Dr. Annie Sadosty (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/sadosty-annie-t-m-d/bio-20054407), a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, reflects on this past year and the ever-changing battle against COVID-19. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Feb 202129min

The COVID-19 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19) pandemic has been challenging for families, as children and adults have had to face stressors and adapt to change. Distance learning and the need for physical distancing from friends have been particularly challenging for children and adolescents. Trying to help them cope it their feelings and frustrations about the pandemic has stressed parents and caregivers. This edition of the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast features an #AskMayoMom (https://twitter.com/drangelamattke?lang=en) episode hosted by Dr. Angela Mattke (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/mattke-angela-c-m-d/bio-20055584), a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center). Joining Dr. Mattke to discuss building resilience and emotional well-being in children are Dr. Paige Partain (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/partain-paige-i-m-d/bio-20434710), a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, and Hannah Mulholland, a Mayo Clinic pediatric social worker. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Jan 202128min

Fear and worry are normal responses when people perceive and experience threats. The COVID-19 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19) pandemic has brought daily stressors over the past year, leaving many people with a sustained feeling of anxiety. While social distancing has been necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the separation from others can exacerbate anxiety by leaving people feeling isolated and lonely. Learning to recognize and cope with stress in healthy ways can improve resilience (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/resilience-training/in-depth/resilience/art-20046311). On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, we discuss healthy strategies for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Halena Gazelka (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/gazelka-halena-m-m-d/bio-20055416) is joined by Dr. Gregory Poland (https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/poland-gregory-a-m-d/bio-20053165), an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group (https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/vaccine-research-group/overview), and his daughter, Caroline Poland (https://www.polandandassociates.com/about), a licensed mental health counselor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Jan 202134min