Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mayo Clinic Leading NIH-Funded Study on Uterine Fibroid Treatment

January 28th, 2011 - 1:33 pm

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart of Mayo Clinic describes the rationale and process for a new NIH-funded study comparing two FDA-approved methods for treating uterine fibroids. Duke University also is participating in the study, and women do not need to live near … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Obstetrics & Gynecology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

North Central Cancer Treatment Group Announces Junior Faculty Academic Community Partnership Award Winner

January 27th, 2011 - 1:45 pm

Shane Morita, M.D., an oncology surgeon at Queen’s Medical Center and the University of Hawaii, was named the second recipient of the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) Junior Faculty Academic Community Partnership Award. Dr. Morita will use the three-year award, which … Continue reading →

By Nicole Engler | Posted in Cancer | Leave a comment

Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fats May Decrease MCI

January 25th, 2011 - 9:00 am

Mayo Clinic researchers found that the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment decreased with an increase in the consumption of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids are commonly found in olive oil and canola oils, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, … Continue reading →

By Karl Oestreich | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ice hockey and Concussions

January 24th, 2011 - 10:18 am

From the professional athlete on down, there has been an increased awareness placed on concussions and the effect they can have long-term. In October of 2010, Mayo Clinic’s Sports Medicine Center hosted the “Ice Hockey Summit: Action on Concussion.” The … Continue reading →

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Media Relations Staff – Jacksonville, Fla.

January 7th, 2011 - 11:43 am

Contact media relations: 904-953-2299 ______________________________________________ Kevin Punsky Communications Program Manager, Florida Public Affairs punsky.kevin@mayo.edu Beat areas: Gastroenterology Lab Research _______________________________________________ Cynthia Nelson Senior Marketing Communications Specialist nelson.cynthia1@mayo.edu Beat areas: Neurology Neurosurgery Executive Health Contracting _______________________________________________ Paul Scotti Senior Marketing Communications … Continue reading →

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Media Relations Staff – Scottsdale / Phoenix, Ariz.

January 7th, 2011 - 11:42 am

 Contact media relations: 480-301-4222 ______________________________________________ Lynn Closway Media Relations Consultant closway.lynn@mayo.edu Beat areas: o Bariatric o Cosmetic Surgery o Gastroenterology (General) o Transplant Center (heart, lung) _____________________________________________ Julie Janovsky-Mason Media Relations Consultant janovsky-mason.julie@mayo.edu Beat areas: o Audiology o Cancer … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis?

January 5th, 2011 - 12:00 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have determined the lifetime risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and six other autoimmune rheumatic diseases for both men and women. The findings appear online in Arthritis and Rheumatism. The adult lifetime risk in the United States of … Continue reading →

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