Joel Streed (@JoelStreed)
Joel is manager of the team that creates content for the Mayo Clinic News Network. He is a former broadcast journalist and news director. Joel has been with Mayo Clinic since 2001, first as a contract employee and then officially joining the staff in 2006. In 2012 Joel accompanied a research team to Mt. Everest and reported on their studies of high-altitude athletes.
April is National Donate Life Month. You may have seen or heard stories about transplant chains, also known as paired donations. This is when a[...]
Traditional skin allergy patch testing can be cumbersome and time-intensive, often requiring patients to make multiple return visits to a clinic for analysis. However, a[...]
Early detection is critical for improving cancer survival rates, yet pancreatic cancer remains challenging to detect. Exciting new research offers hope as artificial intelligence (AI)[...]
According to U.S. health officials, the number of acute respiratory illnesses causing people to seek medical care remains at a high level. Seasonal influenza activity,[...]
February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting[...]
Newsweek named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in its annual list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the seventh consecutive year. The rankings were[...]
A new solution is transforming cardiac care by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in point-of-care ultrasound. This innovation enables a wider range of[...]
At just 19, Angela Bristow's life took an unimaginable turn. A college student with her future ahead of her, she was thrust into a world[...]
Proton beam therapy, traditionally used to treat cancer, is now bringing new hope to patients with life-threatening heart rhythm disorders. A clinical trial is harnessing[...]
The stethoscope, one of the most iconic symbols of medicine, was invented over 200 years ago. Today, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing this essential tool, empowering[...]
Researchers are pioneering innovative ways to restore voice to those who have lost it, leveraging advancements in transplant surgery and 3D printing. Discover these groundbreaking[...]
Imagine knowing your risk for disease long before symptoms appear. With early detection and targeted interventions, this knowledge could transform how complex healthcare challenges are[...]