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Dr. Noseworthy meets with other health care leaders and President-Elect Trump
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- Written by Duska Anastasijevic Duska Anastasijevic
- Published: 02 January 2017 02 January 2017
Washington, DC - Consistent with Mayo Clinic’s historic commitment of service to our government, John Noseworthy, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO, accepted the invitation from President-Elect Donald Trump to share his perspective on the future of health care delivery, research and excellence.
Mumps
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
- Published: 02 January 2017 02 January 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands — one of three pairs of saliva-producing (salivary) glands, situated below and in front of your ears. If you or your child contracts mumps, it can cause swelling in one or both parotid glands.
Christmas gift for thyroid patients
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- Written by Dennis Douda Dennis Douda
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Some medical discoveries stand the test of time. The case of a dedicated Mayo Clinic chemist is a prime example. Feeling that he was on the verge of a breakthrough that could help countless people, Dr. Edward Kendall spent Christmas Eve 1914 locked away in his lab. What he accomplished by Christmas morning was a gift to millions of thyroid patients, one that is still improving lives a century later. Dennis Douda has this inspiring story.
Gold Medal Packing Inc. Recalls Veal Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 and O45 Contamination
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- Written by USDA USDA
- Published: 30 December 2016 30 December 2016
Washington, DC - Gold Medal Packing Inc., a Rome, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,607 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Women's Wellness: What you need to know about stroke
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Stroke is a medical emergency for everyone. Unfortunately, some women may experience a delay in care, because they don't recognize that their symptoms are being caused by a stroke. Mayo Clinic wants you to know the signs and symptoms of stroke. Prompt treatment can increase your chance of recovery.