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‘Second chance:’ Mayo Clinic announces successful face transplant for man left injured by self-inflicted gunshot
Read full article: ‘Second chance:’ Mayo Clinic announces successful face transplant for man left injured by self-inflicted gunshotMayo Clinic has announced its surgeons successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who survived a suicide attempt and now strives to help others.
Mayo Clinic announces $5 billion expansion of Minnesota campus
Read full article: Mayo Clinic announces $5 billion expansion of Minnesota campusThe Mayo Clinic has announced a $5 billion expansion plan that includes new buildings designed so they can evolve and expand as patient needs change over the coming decades.
Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, coroner says
Read full article: Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, coroner saysAuthorities say Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago.
No ‘legal right’ to force use of ivermectin, court says
Read full article: No ‘legal right’ to force use of ivermectin, court saysA state appeals court Thursday said a family did not have a “legal right” to force Mayo Clinic Florida to administer the controversial drug ivermectin to try to keep alive a COVID-19 patient who was on a ventilator.
Dying of a broken heart is actually a thing
Read full article: Dying of a broken heart is actually a thingHave you ever heard of older couples who die within a short span of each other? People often say the second person to go died of a broken heart. But did they really, truly die of a broken heart? Maybe. Maybe not.
How hotels, Airbnbs work to keep travelers safe during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: How hotels, Airbnbs work to keep travelers safe during coronavirus pandemicThe pandemic lockdowns began about eight months ago and if you haven’t taken a getaway, you may be eager at this point. She’s an infectious disease doctor at the Mayo Clinic, which advised Hilton on its coronavirus cleaning and disinfection protocols. “Personal safety is essential as we’re reopening our society and reopening our businesses and industry,” Dr. Rizza says. Dr. Rizza says you should check a hotel’s website to make sure its cleaning procedures are clearly spelled out. She says you don’t need to bring anything into a hotel room.
When should you have your first mammogram? Everything to consider
Read full article: When should you have your first mammogram? Everything to considerBut this website stressed that it's a woman's personal decision when she wants to begin mammogram screening and how often to repeat it. "Not all organizations agree on breast cancer screening guidelines, but most emphasize meeting with your doctor to review (some factors and) determine what's right for your particular situation." Consider that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force mammogram guidelines recommend women begin screening at age 50. Just keep in mind, mammogram screening isn't perfect. Your medical history and your individual breast cancer risk will come into play.