Living donor climbs Mount Kilimanjaro on World Kidney Day
Mayo Clinic living donor Mike Peshut is one of 22 kidney donors who will climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a group called Kidney Donor Athletes. The goal of the One Kidney Climb is to reach the summit on W...
10 Mars 202217min
Increased heart disease risk, even a year after COVID-19
A recent study found that people who were infected with COVID-19 are at increased risk of heart disease, even a year after their recovery from infection. The study, published in Nature Medicine, revie...
8 Mars 202213min
Ask the Mayo Mom: Helping children cope with medical experiences
Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children feel comfortable with medical care. When possible, sharing age-appropriate information with children before a medical appointment can ...
4 Mars 202233min
New cases of COVID-19 continue downward trend
New cases of COVID-19 are down 90% from the peak, with under 75,000 new cases reported last week across the U.S. "What we're observing is a pretty dramatic suppression of cases," explains Dr. Gregory...
2 Mars 202232min
Understanding heart testing and evaluation
When it comes to the heart, it can be scary to seek care when you think you might be having a problem. Tests may be necessary to evaluate your heart, and the unfamiliar terminology associated with the...
28 Feb 202231min
Recognizing skin cancer and reducing your risk
Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun, but it also can occur on areas of skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Skin cancer is the most com...
24 Feb 202224min
Why some patients need a second heart surgery
For heart surgery patients, a cardiac reoperation or reintervention is sometimes needed. A reoperation is a second or subsequent surgery needed due to complications that develop over time. People who ...
22 Feb 202226min
Innovative procedures for kids with congenital heart disease
Thanks to significant advances in techniques and devices, minimally invasive procedures can be used to treat some congenital heart disease defects. Innovative procedures using catheters through blood ...
18 Feb 202230min
