This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May, 2020. Guest: Allen J. Aksamit, Jr. M.D. Host: DeeDee Stiepan (@deedeestiepan) Originally identified as a respiratory disease, some COVID-19 patients exhibit neurologic symptoms including stroke, loss of consciousness, headache, and even the loss of taste and smell. What’s unknown is whether these…
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This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May, 2020. Guest: Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D. (@GIcancerDoc) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) Because cancer treatments can weaken the immune system, cancer patients are at increased risk of complications from COVID-19. Despite these concerns, cancer patients often still need treatment, including going…
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This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in April, 2020. Guest: Tina Ardon, M.D. (@TinaArdon) Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. (@sanjkakar) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 117 million children in 37 countries may be missing out on the lifesaving measles vaccine. The WHO…
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