Monthly Archives: October 2009

Good Nutrition May Prevent Polyneuropathy After Bariatric Surgery

October 7th, 2009 - 8:30 am

Neurological complications are one of the risks of bariatric surgery, but a new Mayo Clinic study found that good nutritional control may prevent the development of postoperative nerve damage. Previous studies have shown that malnutrition is the major risk factor … Continue reading →

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Automation is No Substitute for Accuracy in Nerve Conduction Studies

October 7th, 2009 - 8:30 am

Automated nerve conduction studies may sound appealing to patients because they are less invasive than needle electromyography. And to the physician with no formal electrodiagnostic training, the ability to perform an automated test in their office is convenient for patients … Continue reading →

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Novel Breast Tissue Feature may Predict Woman’s Cancer Risk

October 5th, 2009 - 4:54 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that certain structural features within breast tissue can indicate a woman’s individual cancer risk. The findings appear online today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study shows that acini (AS-ih-nye), the small milk-producing elements … Continue reading →

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