Making progress in treating glioblastoma
When it comes to malignant tumors in the brain and spinal cord, glioblastoma is the most common. Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of cancer that forms from cells called astrocytes in the brain or th...
26 Juli 202123min
Telemedicine before and after orthopedic surgery
In health care, one of the biggest changes during the COVID-19 pandemic was the expansion of telemedicine. Virtual visits have been used in many specialties, including orthopedics and orthopedic surge...
23 Juli 202122min
Tips to stay healthy while working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to readjust in many ways, including some companies shifting to remote work. Working from a home office has its benefits, but it also comes with quite a few chal...
21 Juli 202128min
Ventricular assist devices aid heart failure patients
A ventricular assist device, also known as a VAD, is an implantable mechanical pump that helps pump blood from the lower chambers of your heart, or ventricles, to the rest of your body. Although this ...
19 Juli 202127min
On the verge of predicted COVID-19 surge with delta variant
The delta variant is being blamed for hot spots in the U.S. where cases of COVID-19 are on the rise. These hot spots account for most cases in the U.S. They are also the geographical areas that tend t...
15 Juli 202133min
Be aware of the rare cancer called sarcoma
A sarcoma is a rare form of cancer that begins in the bones and in the softer connective tissues in the body. Sarcomas that begin in the bones are called "bone cancer," and sarcomas that forms in the ...
12 Juli 202119min
Working toward more diversity in orthopedic surgery
Of all the medical and surgical subspecialties, orthopedic surgery historically has had the lowest percentage of women and minorities. Mayo Clinic’s orthopedic surgery department is working to change ...
9 Juli 202112min
The new work-life balancing act
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way people work. As vaccination rates increase, some people are returning to the office. But many companies have opted to keep their employees working from home p...
7 Juli 202116min
