Daily Archives: November 24, 2008

Are You Having a Stroke? Many Don’t Know the Signs or Seek Treatment

November 24th, 2008 - 8:08 pm

A new study from Mayo Clinic shows that many people experiencing a stroke have no idea they’re having one, mainly because they don’t know the symptoms of stroke. Though stroke is very common, people are much less aware of the … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Alcoholic Hepatitis: Abstinence is Still the Best Policy

November 24th, 2008 - 1:50 pm

A new study from Mayo Clinic finds the use of the drug therapy etanercept ineffective in treating alcoholic hepatitis, an acute inflammation of the liver caused by excessive consumption of alcohol.  Alcoholic hepatitis is a major cause of morbidity and … Continue reading →

By Amy Tieder | Posted in Gastroenterology, Research | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment