Health & Wellness - July 2013 Archives

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk3JLfCmZXo When summer heats up, so does your risk of heat-related health issues — dehydration, heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Paying attention to the heat ...

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — 19 de julio de 2013.  La próxima temporada de la vacuna contra la influenza incluirá varias alternativas nuevas, dice el Dr. Gregory ...

                                                                    (video courtesy: WBBH-TV) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHEQUJvM9BM On bright summer days we may remember to apply the sunscreen, but we may not remember to give the heat the full respect it deserves. When temperatures soar, Mayo Clinic experts say we need to take precautions. We also need to be on guard for the warning signs of overheating. Family medicine physician Jennifer Nordstrom, M.D., at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisc., says heat illness can range in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion to a potentially life-threatening heatstroke. She says certain individuals are at higher risk in the heat. What puts you at higher risk? Diabetes, asthma or heart disease The elderly or very young Being overweight or in poor physical condition Recently been ill with a fever Having had heat illness before Hard chargers who ignore the warning signs Preventative measures  Avoid strenuous activities when the heat index is above above 105 degrees or the dew point is above 70 Drink 8 to 16 ounces of water an hour before beginning a workout Maintain fluid intake before thirst begins Avoid exercising in the hottest part of the day Wear loose clothing to allow for circulation

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — 18 de julio de 2013.  Los regidores de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) emitieron una advertencia sobre un fármaco para ...

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — 17 de julio de 2013.  Existen muchas entidades internas que califican la calidad de la atención médica y Mayo Clinic obtiene más ...

  Join The Wall Street Journal’s Shirley Wang, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation and the American Academy of Neurology Wednesday, ...

The 24th US News & World Report annual America’s Best Hospitals list released today reveals Mayo Clinic earned the No. 3 overall spot on the “Best Hospitals” list.  Mayo ranked No. 1 in the nation in five clinical areas — gynecology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology and pulmonology. Mayo is ranked No. 2 in five additional specialties — cardiology and heart surgery; ear, nose and throat; geriatrics; neurology and neurosurgery; and orthopedics. Mayo Clinic earned the No. 1 spot in Minnesota, ranked No. 1 in Arizona and specifically in the Phoenix metro, and tied for the No. 1 rank as best hospital in the Jacksonville area. Mayo Clinic President and CEO John Noseworthy, M.D., says, ““These endorsements reinforce our century-old commitment to provide the highest quality care to each patient every day. While no single set of measures can perfectly represent health care quality, we are proud to be recognized by so many. We are honored by this recognition, and we remain focused on our primary mission: putting the needs of our patients first and creating for them the best possible, most trusted and affordable model of health care for the future.” There are many external agencies that rate quality in health care, and Mayo Clinic is top ranked for quality by more well-known national assessment organizations than any other academic medical center in the nation. Click here for news release Journalists: Mayo Clinic campus b-roll and sound bites with Mayo Clinic leadership are available in the downloads. Jan Buckner, M.D.- Cancer Center: Video Interview Brooks Edwards, M.D.- Transplant Center: Video Interview Wyatt Decker, M.D., CEO Mayo Clinic in Arizona  http://youtu.be/dZT9Lb1nTPQ Bio Bill Rupp, M.D., CEO Mayo Clinic in Florida  http://youtu.be/EqsIRQK7t7k  

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 38-year-old woman, and I get migraine headaches occasionally, usually one every few months. I have a hard time functioning when I have a migraine. I don’t want to take medication for this problem if I don’t have to. Are there ways to prevent or treat migraine headaches without medication? ANSWER: Even if you don’t get them very often, migraine headaches can have a big impact on your life. A number of lifestyle changes may help reduce how often you get migraine. But if they continue, talk with your doctor about other treatment options. Migraine headaches involve moderate to severe pain that is often throbbing and typically affects one side of the head. The pain usually gets worse with exertion such as climbing stairs. Additional symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound, also accompany a migraine attack.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXtUF77wCYA&feature=youtu.be&hd=1   The “July Effect” — the notion that the influx of new residents and fellows at teaching hospitals each July makes it the worst time of year to be a patient — is a myth, according to Mayo Clinic research.  In late June and early July, 402 new residents and fellows started their training programs at Mayo. Members of this first year class come from 106 U.S. medical, dental or graduate schools in 41 states, as well as 109 international medical schools in 36 countries. Across Mayo Clinic, there are about 1,500 trainees in various stages of training in 271 programs. Ken Kurth, administrator for Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education (MSGME) explains that new residents and fellows at Mayo Clinic are never on their own early in their training and notes that the transition to patient care responsibilities is gradual and carefully supervised. Faculty members participate in workshops and share best practices on ways to support trainees and spot and address fatigue, or other concerns. Kurth says the faculty’s goal is that each resident and fellow “is successful from day one."

  Mayo Clinic in Florida is opening a new primary care center near the intersection of Gate Parkway and the I-295 East Beltway. Medical director for Mayo Clinic’s ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Sodium: How to tame your salt habit Getting too much sodium can raise your blood pressure and cause other health problems. See how to cut back on salt. EXPERT ANSWERS Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? You know what M.D. means, but do you know what D.O. means? HEALTHY RECIPES Halibut with tomato basil salsa Grilled pineapple Pasta with marinara sauce and grilled vegetables Chickpea polenta with olives  HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Blood pressure tip: Know alcohol limits In small amounts, alcohol can help lower your blood pressure by 4 to 9 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). But that protective effect is lost if you drink too much alcohol, generally more than one drink a day for women and more than two a day for men. Binge drinking in particular can cause large and sudden increases in blood pressure and increase your risk of stroke. If you're a heavy or binge drinker, talk to your doctor about how to reduce your drinking.

On Saturday, July 20, Charanjit Rihal, M.D. will join us to talk about Coronary Artery Disease.  Many people suffer from chest pain, but how do ...