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Outpatient joint replacement: Is it a safe option?
Joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder can be done safely as outpatient surgery. Most people can go home the same day as the procedure.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Opioid stewardship: What is it?
Learn about the roles everyone plays in opioid stewardship, safety and overdose.
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I've already been vaccinated?
Is it possible to get measles from someone else if you've been vaccinated?
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell — but not always.
Loss of sex drive in men: Natural with aging?
Age-related loss of sex drive is normal, but sometimes an underlying condition is at play.
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Learn more about isometric exercises that contract a particular muscle or group of muscles.
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
If you can’t breathe out well, as in COPD, air may get trapped inside your lungs. As you breathe in more air over time, your lungs get too big and stiff.
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