Daily Archives: December 4, 2008

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)