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Laparoscopic Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer
One key treatment option for pancreatic cancer is the Whipple procedure, a complex surgery that removes the head of the pancreas. There are three approaches to this challenging surgery: open, laparoscopic and robotic.
What makes oatmeal the ideal breakfast for heart health and weight loss?
Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into your diet and help you start your morning off right. Eating oatmeal regularly can have weight management benefits too.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Kitchen hand injuries to watch out for
It's the time of year when families and friends are gathering and celebrating the holidays. And usually, it happens in the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings — the kitchen.
Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says it's also where accidents — often hand injuries — can happen, especially when alcohol is involved.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing multiple sclerosis — Types and treatments
More than 2 million people in the world have multiple sclerosis. No two people experience an MS diagnosis the same way. Learning about MS can help manage an unpredictable and often frustrating chronic illness.
Mayo Clinic researchers develop new AI tools to reveal seizure hotspots, improve patient care
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to pinpoint specific regions of the brain with seizure hotspots more quickly and accurately in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.