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Fentanyl involved in over half of opioid overdose deaths in 10 states
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Over half of people in 10 states who died of opioid overdoses during the second half of 2016 tested positive for fentanyl, according to new data published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Early Release.
Getting Ahead of the Next Pandemic: Is the World Ready?
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When a deadly mystery illness was detected in Liberia in April 2017, first responders were on the ground within 24 hours. Through the Ministry of Health's quick action and collaboration with global partners, the cause of the outbreak was identified as meningococcal disease and contained with only 31 cases and 13 deaths. In stark contrast, when Ebola struck Liberia just three years ago, it took the country months to mount an effective response; thousands of lives were lost as responders raced to control the growing epidemic.
Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees re-elects Di Piazza as board chair
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The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees re-elected Samuel Di Piazza as its chair at its quarterly meeting today. He will serve another four-year term.
New brain mapping device aims to help uncontrolled epileptic seizures
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- Written by Cindy Weiss
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Approximately 3.4 million Americans and over 60 million people worldwide are living with epilepsy, a condition marked by recurrent seizures. "Epilepsy is one of the most common neurologic illnesses that exist today and is a huge burden on quality of life," says Dr. William Tatum, neurologist at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mayo Clinic professor receives national Distinguished Teacher Award
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- Written by Deb Anderson
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Reflecting on your education, you probably remember one or two extraordinary teachers who stand out. They were the instructors who were able to make dull subjects interesting or complex information easily understandable. They had the humor, empathy and passion for teaching that made you look forward to their classes.
What is Hashimoto’s disease?
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Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ on the front of your neck. Its main function is to produce a thyroid hormone that regulates your metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when a person's thyroid function decreases. Hashimoto thyroditis, also known as Hashimoto's disease, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S.
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