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Should women take supplements while pregnant?
Searching for reliable information about taking supplements during pregnancy can be confusing. Read this Q&A for advice on those you should and shouldn't take.
Barrett's esophagus screening helps with early diagnosis of esophageal cancer
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The facts about chest acne
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Foreign travel plans? What to know about influenza before you go
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Common orthopedic injuries from winter activities
Winter is filled with fun outdoor sports that improve your health. But what happens when muscle and joint injuries occur? Learn about common injuries, and get prevention tips.
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RT @MayoClinic: #TuesdayTips: Too much #sitting increases your risk of #HeartDisease. Here are a few suggestions to help keep your desk cha…
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Mayo Clinic Health System in St. Peter welcomes new provider: https://t.co/gAqXDCp7i9
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Mayo Clinic Health System presents $15,000 check to Salvation Army: https://t.co/UiPDTshFhl @WXOW
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Searching for reliable information about taking supplements during pregnancy can be confusing. Read this Q&A for advice on those you should and shouldn't take. https://mayocl.in/2FTVeiS
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Fewer doctors are pursuing careers in Obstetrics and estimates say there will be a shortage of 6,000 to 8,000 OB providers this year. As a result, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse has created a collaborative care model with certified nurse-midwives. Since its inception in 2014, the model has been successful, resulting in shorter hospital stays for patients and less admissions to the ICU. http://bit.ly/38jEPAJ Story from WEAU 13 News
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Hospitals around the country, including in our area, are on alert after RSV cases in young children see a surge in numbers. “As we screen infants for both RSV and Influenza, we’re seeing a lot of positive cases,” said Dr. Charlie Peters, a Pediatrician with Mayo Clinic Health System in Onalaska. “We’ve had to admit infants and small children to the hospital for care. It’s definitely among us, and we’re seeing it at an increasing rate.” http://bit.ly/2R2mVN4 Story from News 8 Now / News 8000
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Health officials say they’ve seen an uptick in RSV diagnoses this season in infants. “This year we’re probably recognizing it more because there are new tests that we’re using for flu tests, and it tests for RSV at the same time,” says Dr. Chaun Cox, family medicine physician, Mayo Clinic Health System. http://bit.ly/370ynOH Story from KEYC News 12
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Do you work outside? Long-term exposure to sun is a risk factor of skin cancer. Get your skin checked at upcoming free skin cancer screening. This event is sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System and Gundersen Health System with additional support provided by the Garding Against Cancer initiative.
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A new study suggests timing is everything, at least when it comes to getting the most out of your knee replacement surgery. Dr. Jacob Ziegler, orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, said he more often sees patients who aren’t quite at the point of needing knee replacements. http://bit.ly/2Rp9zsV Story from The Free Press of Mankato MN
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Mayo Clinic Health System respiratory therapist Kirsten Holbrook wants to make sure her patients receive the best possible care, using the best available therapies and technologies. Though not your usual research scientist, she became one when her patients needed her to, conducting effectiveness research to prove the benefit of a new piece of equipment. https://mayocl.in/2QWSmIu
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A training session was held to allow the Eau Claire emergency department to practice everything from applying a splint and using a fiber optic scope to looking into the airway and using an ultrasound to look at the heart. Mayo officials say the training is a way for staff to understand all the tools of their trade. https://mayocl.in/3ag6zaS Story from WEAU 13 News