Your body is a closed system, meaning blood travels in essentially one big loop, so the closed valves allow pressure to build up before releasing two ventricles' worth of blood from the heart. But let's get back to our engine analogy for a second. The motor on the right side of the ...
What is mpox? According to Dr. Pritish Tosh, an infectious disease specialist at the Mayo Clinic, mpox is caused by the mpoxvirus, which is typically confined to rodents or monkeys but can make the leap to people. Mpox is largely endemic to Central and West Africa, but cases outside o...
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“This is an active area of study, but we do know that the amyloid protein begins accumulating indiscriminately throughout the brain decades before any symptoms arise,” Mayo Clinic neurologist, David T. Jones, MD, who specializes in early-onset Alzheimer’s, told Katie Couric Media in 2022....
Some people with eczema have an overactive immune system that is triggered by something inside or outside the body. This results in inflammation which damages your skin barrier and causes eczema symptoms, such as dry, itchy skin. It’s not fully understood why this immune response happens. Com...
Due to its influence, product costs and, in some cases, practices, the company is often criticized. The fact that Epic has access to the healthcare data of millions of patients creates privacy concerns. Also, one of the chief complaints, historically, has been its EHR system'slack of intero...
temperatures of patients with health conditions such as cancers (where a fever is a leading indicator that the condition is worsening), as well as those in postoperative care. Mayo Clinic included such thermometers in akit provided to patientsat high risk of experiencing complications due to CO...
Self-care is a crucial part of recovery from eating disorders, but it can often feel challenging. Incorporating small, manageable self-care practices can help build resilience and support mental and physical well-being during the recovery process. Here are some tips to help you on your journey:...
is research that suggests that crafts like knitting and crocheting may help to keep off a decline in brain function with age. In a 2011 study, researchers led by Dr. Yonas Geda at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester interviewed a random (随机的) sample of ...
Since most prenatal vitamins don’t contain choline, your doctor may recommend a supplement. Choline is an essential nutrient that plays a role in a baby’s brain development, as it strengthens the structural integrity of cell membranes and aids in the development of the nervous system. It’s...