What is the Atkins Diet? The Atkins Diet is a popular low-carbohydrate eating plan developed in the 1960s by heart specialist (cardiologist) Robert C. Atkins. The Atkins Diet restricts carbs (carbohydrates) while focusing on protein and fats. The Atkins Diet has several phases for weight loss and maintenance. It starts out with a very low-carbohydrate … Read more
Joseph Dearani, M.D., Chair, Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic: My name is Joseph Dearani, and I’m the chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and my area of expertise is in pediatric and congenital heart disease. Today we are going to talk about tetralogy of Fallot, which is one of the most … Read more
While clinician burnout is well known, “patient burnout” within the chronic disease population is an equally critical but silent issue. Managing chronic conditions, especially diabetes, is complex and overwhelming. Nonadherence affects 12% of the U.S. population with Type 2 diabetes; 42% of patients with chronic conditions manage at least two or more. Dr. Tejaswi Kompala, … Read more
Low blood cell counts: Side effects of cancer treatment Low blood cell counts can be a serious complication during cancer treatment. Know why your doctor closely tracks your blood cell counts. By Mayo Clinic Staff Your doctor may monitor your blood cell counts carefully during your cancer treatment. There’s a good reason you’re having your … Read more
Stephen Kopecky, M.D., talks about the risk factors, symptoms and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). Learn how lifestyle changes can lower your risk. {Music playing} Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease, Mayo Clinic: I’m Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. In this video, we’ll cover the basics of coronary artery disease. What is … Read more
Inpatient telemedicine at health system Providence provides critical access to care to more than 100 hospitals across nine service lines. And it has been improving quality and access across the health system. Inpatient telehealth services at Providence include tele-stroke, tele-EEG, tele-neurohospitalist, telepsychiatry, a telehospitalist program, Hospital at Home, and tele-ICU. Recently, the large health system … Read more
There’s help for providers who want to help aging patients navigate complex government websites and access the information and resources they need to overcome isolation, lack of transportation and limited financial resources barring full access to healthcare opportunities. By making use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, providers can empower senior patients with the extra … Read more
Matt Mastenbrook, DPT, clinic manager and treating physical therapist at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, says one of his first goals as a manager was to set his clinic apart from the many others in the area. And leading-edge technology would be a key change agent. THE PROBLEM Mastenbrook decided to advance and … Read more
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are available to children in the U.S. Here’s what parents need to know about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, the possible side effects, and the benefits of getting vaccinated. If children don’t frequently experience severe illness with COVID-19, why do they need a COVID-19 vaccine? While rare, some … Read more
Virchow, developed by New York based digital pathology company Paige, is one of the largest image-based AI foundation models for detecting cancer. Born out of a partnership between Paige and Microsoft Research, Virchow has mastered the complexities of diagnosing small, complex and rare cancers to give pathologists a level of insight into detecting and diagnosing … Read more