Daily Archives: June 8, 2009

Bariatric Surgery Increases Broken Bone Risk


Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting that persons who undergo bariatric surgery may have a greater chance of experiencing broken bones, especially in their hands and feet. The study is based on a review of nearly 100 surgical cases at Mayo … Continue reading

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Research | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (6)

Facebook Cuts Mayo Medical School Orientation Costs


In deciding whether to engage in social media platforms, many businesses and other organizations ask about the return on investment, or ROI, for social media. Last week I had an impromptu opportunity to interview Barbara Porter, Assistant Dean for Academic … Continue reading

By Lee Aase | Posted in Innovation | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)