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Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

Deb Balzer is a Senior Communications Specialist at Mayo Clinic. She began her career as a TV news producer in Rochester, NY, before joining CONUS Communications, a pioneering national news satellite organization. She also field produced for ABC, CNN, the Rachael Ray Show and Farmers’ Almanac TV. Joining Mayo Clinic in 2015, Deb writes, produces and collaborates on medical stories with Mayo Clinic’s leading experts, providing trusted health and medical information to help patients.

Infectious Diseases A-Z: Resurgence in mumps infections

More than 5,300 cases of mumps infections were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2016, and nearly 500 cases in January[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 6, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: HPV infection rates among men

More than 45-percent of American men are infected with genital HPV, according to a recent study published in JAMA Oncology. The study also found the HPV[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 30, 2017
Mayo Clinic Minute: Cold, flu, superbug

Many Americans are feeling pretty lousy this winter, thanks to a common cold or influenza virus. Of those, a sizable number will seek medical attention to[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 30, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Stomach bug or seasonal flu?

Norovirus or influenza? Both are highly contagious viral infections, but they are not the same. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says people often[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 23, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Busting flu vaccine myths

If you are hesitating to get your annual influenza vaccine, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, wants to bust some myths[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 16, 2017
Influenza approaching epidemic status

Influenza in the U.S. is approaching peak levels, says Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh. "We are seeing a fairly dramatic increase in[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 12, 2017
Infectious Diseases A -Z: Identifying meningitis

It's the height of flu season but not all symptoms of the flu virus point to influenza. Sudden fever and headache also may be symptoms[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 9, 2017
Mayo Clinic expert responds to new Type 2 diabetes guidelines

The American College of Physicians has come out with new guidelines for treating Type 2 diabetes. The group advises clinicians to prescribe metformin to patients with Type 2[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 5, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Looking to the future

Zika virus and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are two public health threats that have dominated medical headlines over the past 12 months and caused major concerns for[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 2, 2017
Mayo Clinic Minutes of 2016: A few of our favorite things

As we prepare for the New Year, we salute the past 12 months. During this time, the Mayo Clinic News Network team has brought a number[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 30, 2016
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Top public health threats

Zika virus and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are among the top infectious disease concerns of health officials, says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group. Dr.[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 26, 2016
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Kitchen sponge shelf life

Safe food handling and clean hands are important ways to avoid the spread of germs and bacteria this holiday season, and so is replacing your kitchen[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 19, 2016
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