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Learn more about epilepsy with these facts: You can’t swallow your tongue during a seizure. It’s physically impossible. You should never force something into the mouth of someone ...

Medications are typically the first line of treatment for patients with epilepsy. However, vagus nerve stimulation may be helpful if you continue to struggle with breakthrough seizures. It has effect...

Mayo Clinic Health System Spiritual Care professionals use core beliefs, values and inner strengths to inspire hope and alleviate suffering. We believe your culture, faith and spiritual practices are ...

Doctors generally classify seizures as either focal or generalized, based on the abnormal brain activity. Focal seizures Seizures that appear to result from abnormal activity in just one area of your...

As a visitor to Mayo Clinic Health System, you may need to know about specific amenities available to you. Click on an item below or scroll down to view the complete list.  CaringBridge ...

Social workers in St. James, Minnesota, are experienced in determining your needs during and after a hospital stay and can connect you to community resources. They are your advocate and can support yo...

As chief nursing officer in the Southwest Minnesota region of Mayo Clinic Health System, I have the opportunity to provide leadership to about 1,700 dedicated, skilled nursing staff. Department of Nur...

More than 1,000 physicians are employed within Mayo Clinic Health System. Joining a practice that is part of an established, physician-led health system that is linked to a world-renowned medical cent...

Mayo Clinic Health System supports health care education by offering student opportunities that include job shadowing and clinical and nonclinical experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate studen...

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance — such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander — or a food that doesn't cause a reaction in most people. Your immune syste...