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Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing stroke

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl7U_3jTpAQ&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read…

Hormone therapy: Four things a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist wants you to know

Many women experience night sweats during menopause Hormone therapy is a treatment that uses medications containing hormones like estrogen or progesterone to replace those the body stops producing during menopause. It can be a powerful tool for managing menopausal symptoms. "While hormone therapy can significantly improve quality of life and overall health for many women, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution," says Dr. Taryn Smith, a Mayo Clinic internist and women’s health specialist. She emphasizes the…

Weight-loss surgery before kidney transplantation improves health and eligibility of patients with obesity and renal failure, Mayo Clinic study finds

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy promotes relatively rapid weight loss, reduces obesity-related health issues and improves eligibility for kidney transplantation for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and obesity, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. Patients with advanced chronic kidney failure and severe obesity often are not considered for kidney transplantation, but according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, sleeve gastrectomy can improve high-risk patients meeting the criteria for transplantation. The…

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Managing migraine: What's right for me?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've dealt with migraine attacks for years. So has my mom. I typically manage by using over-the-counter pain medication that includes caffeine as soon as my symptoms begin. Then, if my migraine doesn't improve, I use a prescription triptan medication. But my headache days have been increasing, and my doctor suggested I try a newer preventive migraine medication. Can you please explain more about medication options? ANSWER: Migraine is a neurologic disorder.…

Mayo Clinic Q & A: Supporting weight-loss medications with adequate, tailored nutrition

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a family member taking a prescription weight-loss drug. She has been successful thus far, which I know is improving her health. She admitted, though, that she often eats less than 1,000 calories per day. How can I encourage her weight-loss journey, but also ensure she is getting adequate nutrition? ANSWER: While weight-loss medications are truly having a positive effect on many Americans’ health, it is important to also talk about…

Recommendations to begin breast cancer screening at age 40

An ultrasound technician positions a patient for a mammogram All women should begin breast cancer screening at the age of 40, says the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. In a new recommendation, the task force advises cisgender women and all other people assigned female at birth aged 40 to 74 years get screened every other year. "This is good news for women," says Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, with Mayo Clinic's Breast Diagnostic Clinic and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. "We…

Mayo Clinic Minute: Improving bone health before spinal surgery

As people age, bones lose some of their structure. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are both conditions in which bones become less dense and, therefore, can break more easily. These kinds of bone density issues are common among spinal surgery patients who are 50 and older. To avoid surgical complications, Mayo Clinic works with these patients on improving bone health before spinal surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/aYVD4xaoR4E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:07) is in the downloads…

Mayo Clinic hospitals continue to score A grades for patient safety, 5-star ratings for patient experience

All nine eligible Mayo Clinic hospitals earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred healthcare destinations. "Our staff's dedication consistently reinforces Mayo Clinic as the global authority in healthcare because they deliver the highest quality, safety and experience," says Dr. Sean Dowdy, Mayo Clinic's chief value officer. "Participating in the external review also helps validate staff commitment…

Mayo Clinic Q & A: What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard from some of my relatives that heart disease runs in our family, so I've been reading a lot about different conditions. I can barely pronounce it, but what is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? ANSWER: It is a mouthful. Let's break it down a little. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition where the heart (cardio) muscle (myopathy) becomes thickened (hypertrophied). HCM is the most common type of genetic cardiomyopathy. Patients are born with…

Mayo Clinic Q & A: Seeing clearly: Understanding pink eye

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My entire family was recently affected by pink eye, including my mom, my nephews, my sister and even her dog! How is it so contagious? And what is it? ANSWER: Pink eye is an inflammation of the lining of the eyelid and eyeball. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. Just as its name, pink eye, tells us, the most noticeable symptom will be a pink or red irritated eye or…

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