Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Understanding COVID-19 testing
Mayo Clinic has been a leader in developing and deploying testing for COVID-19, but understanding the different types of tests and what they measure can be confusing. Terms like viral,…
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 testing scenarios — what test and when?
Testing for COVID-19 is a part of the strategy to end the pandemic. But understanding testing — different types of tests and how and when to use them — can…
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: How flu vaccines can help in COVID-19 fight
With fall approaching and winter just around the corner, many are wondering how COVID-19 will affect this flu season. Some experts warn of a “twindemic,” with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Because SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus, researchers are still learning how the virus affects the body. And this raises questions for…
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Fighting COVID-19 with Mayo Clinic Laboratories
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, one of the areas of science and research most affected was laboratory medicine. From developing tests that detect the virus, to testing for antibodies in…