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Our expert discourages throat swab COVID-19 test ‘hack’
Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, is urging people to use at-home COVID-19 tests only as directed. While online claims suggest that a throat swab may better detect the omicron variant of COVID-19 than a nasal swab, he says no scientific evidence supports that claim.

COVID-19 updates & resources

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How Mayo Clinic helped one woman live pain-free
This story of how innovative treatment at Mayo Clinic helped a woman overcome the pain of trigeminal neuralgia.

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Training yourself to use the right pronouns
It can take 2 to 8 months to shift pronouns—even for those who are motivated and well-intentioned.

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Exome sequencing spots disease-fueling mutations
Sequencing the exomes of tens of thousands of people helps us spot large-scale patterns of distinctive mutations.

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2022 World Cancer Day
Generous benefactor support empowers research initiatives at Mayo Clinic that help patients beat cancer. Read more about some of these recent discoveries.

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“Just want to talk” group
This group is where you can talk about any health condition and general health issues. Share your story or ask questions.

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Rancher's eggs
The whole-grain tortilla and beans make this breakfast high in fiber and protein.

 
 
 
 
 

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