You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy.
Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, is a tick expert and explains what alpha-gal is and how you get it. Learn more at the link in our bio.
#AlphaGal#meatallergy#ticks
Radiation is a common cancer treatment, but X-ray therapy can harm surrounding tissue. Proton beam therapy targets the tumor precisely, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. It is ideal for areas with sensitive tissues or pediatric cancers. While not for everyone, it effectively reduces side effects and shrinks tumors.
Learn more about proton beam therapy at the link in our bio.
#ProtonBeamTherapy#CancerTreatment#Radiation#cancer
The summer weather inspires people of all ages to head outside and play sports. Many people suffer unnecessarily playing on aching hips and knees that need replacement.
Robotic-assisted joint replacement has revolutionized hip and knee surgeries. If a total hip or knee replacement is in your future, learn what you can expect at the link in our bio.
#hippain#kneepain#hipreplacement#kneereplacement#jointpain
In July 2022, Mayo Clinic was one of the first in the nation to open an IBD Pride Clinic. The clinic aims to create an affirming space for LGBTQ+ patients to talk about their specific healthcare concerns.
Twenty-seven-year-old Ani Roy, a patient, Mayo Clinic staff member and transmasculine nonbinary person, says the IBD Pride Clinic is a place of comfort. The clinic is staffed by healthcare professionals who are trained to be sensitive in the care of LGBTQ+ patients.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
It’s normal for kids to feel anxious sometimes. When these feelings get too big and help is needed, experts often suggest cognitive behavioral therapy. According to a recent study at Mayo Clinic, guiding kids through parent-coached exposure therapy can be more effective.
Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a psychologist with the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center and lead author of the study, says exposure therapy helps kids face their fears more effectively than talk therapy, often requiring fewer sessions.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
#anxiety#exposuretherapy#children#parenting#mentalhealth
Hand injuries, eye injuries, burns, even death — while exciting, fireworks also can be dangerous if not handled properly. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), eight people died and nearly 10,000 people were treated at emergency departments in 2023 due to fireworks injuries.
Learn more about avoiding injuries from fireworks at the link in our bio.
#FourthOfJuly#IndependenceDay#fireworks#sparklers
Every year, about 4 million gynecologic surgeries are performed in the U.S. Among these, hysterectomies are the most common, with over half a million procedures done annually, excluding those related to childbirth.
Dr. Megan Wasson, a gynecologic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures at Mayo Clinic, says it's a priority to help patients in their recovery from surgery so they can get back to their lives as quickly as possible.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
#womenshealth#hysterectomy#childbirth
In the latest episode of the "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" podcast, Robin, an artist in the Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine, and Erin, a social worker in Rochester, discuss how creating art fosters healing and builds connections with patients.
🎧 Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio.
#Podcast#Art#Healing#Connections#Humanities
After dedicated careers, raising a family and preparing for retirement, Tim Fleming and his wife Loretta Fleming were ready for their next great adventure. But a stroke while traveling nearly took away Tim's golden years.
The fast recognition of symptoms and immediate treatment led to Tim's full recovery and put the couple back on the road.
Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, emphasizes the importance of time in stroke treatment. Learn more about Tim's recovery at the link in our bio.
#stroke#stroketreatment#brainhealth
Congratulations to our nursing colleagues on Nasseff Tower 4, who received the DAISY Team Award this past May. A patient’s family member nominated them for their compassionate care.
Show your appreciation for a nurse who has impacted your life by dropping a note in the comments or giving this post a life.
Explore career opportunities in nursing at Mayo Clinic at the link in our bio. #Nurse#Nursing#NursingCareers
Healthcare treatments are truly customized to you. Hear how 3D printing is personalizing medical care in the latest Tomorrow’s Cure podcast episode out now.
🎧Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio.
#3D#3Dprinting#3Danimation#healthcare#cure
If you experience worsening headaches or symptoms that don't make sense, you may wonder if or when you should seek medical care. Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, dean of research and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida, explains what symptoms you shouldn't ignore.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about brain tumors and make an appointment with your healthcare team if you have persistent signs and symptoms that worry you.
#brainhealth#braintumors#headaches#BrainAwarenessMonth#seizures@doctorqmd
