Monthly Archives: December 2008

Vitamins

December 29th, 2008 - 7:14 pm

Note: These resources are provided as an electronic supplement to an article in the March 2009 issue of NWA World Traveler. Donald Hensrud, M.D., a Mayo Clinic nutrition and preventive medicine specialist, discusses the scientific evidence behind various vitamin supplements: … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Preventive Medicine | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic Study Finds Increased Risk of Pneumococcal Disease in Asthma Patients

December 19th, 2008 - 9:41 pm

Mayo Clinic research shows adults with asthma are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common bacteria causing middle ear infections and community acquired pneumonia. It also causes blood stream infections and brain infections. … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, Research | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)

Gene Testing may be Key for Treating Some Women with Breast Cancer

December 11th, 2008 - 2:35 pm

Findings from a new study prompt Mayo Clinic researchers to recommend CYP2D6 gene testing for postmenopausal women about to begin tamoxifen therapy. New data confirms that women with an inherited deficiency in the CYP2D6 gene important for the metabolism of … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Cancer, Research | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

Discovering Key to Tamoxifen's Effectiveness in Treating Breast Cancer May Lead to New Treatments

December 9th, 2008 - 5:36 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that a chemical known as endoxifen appears to be the primary metabolite responsible for the effectiveness of tamoxifen in treating breast cancer, and that it works against cancer in an entirely unexpected way. Their study, … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Cancer, Research | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wrist Pain

December 4th, 2008 - 9:07 pm

As described in the February 2009 issue of NWA World Traveler, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon has discovered a type of wrist injury that can cause debilitating pain. It doesn’t just affect elite professional athletes like Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jayson … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Orthopedics | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)

New Medication Alleviates Severe Anemia for Bone Marrow Disorder

December 4th, 2008 - 7:38 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have found a new medication, pomalidomide, designed to optimize immune functions for patients with myelofibrosis, a serious bone marrow disorder. According to a Mayo Clinic study presented Monday at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of … Continue reading →

By Amy Tieder | Posted in Cancer, Research | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

Non-invasive Heart Test may be Overused; Criteria Needs Updating, Mayo Research Finds

December 4th, 2008 - 2:35 pm

Dr. John Miller presented research at the Radiological Society of North America’s 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting on Friday, Dec. 5 about Mayo Clinic’s examination of the use of coronary CTA and examination of the criteria that physicians use … Continue reading →

By Traci Klein | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Quality, Research | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Withdrawal of Anti-Seizure Medication in Children with Epilepsy is Generally Safe

December 4th, 2008 - 1:59 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that it is generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medications in children with epilepsy who have achieved seizure-freedom while on the medication. Researchers found that these children were not at high risk of subsequently developing … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Research | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Brain Tumors: Best Treatments for Long-Term Survival

December 3rd, 2008 - 8:08 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that patients with low-grade gliomas survived longest when they underwent aggressive surgeries to successfully remove the entire tumor. If safely removing the entire tumor was not possible, patients survived significantly longer when surgery was … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (17)

Statins May Slow Progression of Certain Lymphomas

December 3rd, 2008 - 4:43 pm

Statins, drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol, do not interfere with a commonly used medication to treat lymphomas, according to a Mayo Clinic study presented today at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology in San Francisco. … Continue reading →

By Amy Tieder | Posted in Cancer, Research | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)