Bladder cancer patients require ongoing surveillance
Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, a hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer signs and symptoms can include blood i...
17 Maj 202134min
Addressing equity in clinical trials
Like many organizations, Mayo Clinic is working to address disparities and equity in health care. This work is important not only in the clinic setting, but also in addressing equity issues in medical...
14 Maj 202130min
Real world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
Children 12–15 are now eligible to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use approval. And there is other COVID-19 news. "This is the first w...
12 Maj 202131min
Know the warning signs of stroke
On average, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, depriving the brain of oxygen. It's important to recognize the...
10 Maj 202122min
Signs of depression in teens and how to help
Depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. Although depression can occur at any time in life, symptoms may differ bet...
7 Maj 202130min
Ramping up COVID-19 vaccination rate in race against virus
COVID-19 cases are falling in the U.S. because 245 million doses of one of the available COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, according to Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and he...
5 Maj 202121min
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Primary brain tumors originate in the brain or tissues close to the brain, such as in brain-covering membranes, cranial nerves, or the pituitary or pineal glands. There are many types of primary brain...
3 Maj 202129min
Breast cancer radiotherapy and treatment innovations
The type of breast cancer a person has and how far it has spread determine the appropriate treatment. Previously, a patient with breast cancer might have received five to six weeks of radiation therap...
30 Apr 202126min
