Monthly Archives: March 2011

Glenn Forbes, M.D. appointed as chair of ABRF Board of Directors

March 31st, 2011 - 8:49 pm

The American Board of Radiology Foundation (ABRF) recently announced the election of its new chair, Glenn S. Forbes, M.D., radiologist, Mayo Clinic. During Dr. Forbes’s two-year term, he will lead the Foundation in fulfilling its mission, which is to demonstrate, … Continue reading →

By Rebecca Eisenman | Posted in Radiology | Leave a comment

Werth Wrist Recovery Featured in New York Times

March 29th, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Update (3/10/11): See another feature on Jayson, including an interview with Dr. Berger, in today’s Washington Post. Today’s New York Times has an extended feature on Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth and his comeback from a career-threatening wrist injury. Here’s … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Orthopedics | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

20th Annual Internal Medicine Board Review : July 14-19, 2011

March 29th, 2011 - 8:00 am

On July 14-19, 2011, the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development will be conducting the 20th annual Internal Medicine Board Review course in Rochester, MN. This intensive course features internationally recognized faculty and is designed as a comprehensive review in … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Announces Life-Planning Services in Health and Wellness for Patients

March 28th, 2011 - 3:10 pm

Mayo Clinic today announced that it will double the size of the Mayo Clinic Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center on its downtown campus to provide patients with healthy living programs to improve their overall well-being. The expansion is made possible … Continue reading →

By kelley luckstein | Posted in Development | Leave a comment

Join Mayo Clinic Cardiologists and Cardiovascular Surgeons for the Satellite Symposiums During ACC in New Orleans : April 2-3, 2011

March 24th, 2011 - 5:56 pm

On April 2-3, 2011, the Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases  will be conducting a series of Satellite Symposiums in New Orleans, LA.* The following topics will be covered: Ventricular Assist Devices: Managing the Advanced Heart Failure Patient Case Studies … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Tie Parkinson’s Drugs to Impulse Control Problems

March 23rd, 2011 - 8:08 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers found that dopamine agonists used in treating Parkinson’s disease result in impulse control disorders in as many as 22 percent of patients. Mayo Clinic first reported on this topic in 2005.  The 2005 study linked dopamine agonists to … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)

Innovative Summit on Blood Management with New iPad App

March 23rd, 2011 - 12:45 pm

TransFuse (Transformative Fusion of Innovative Blood Management Technologies) 2011 will be held April 14–15 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix. This multidisciplinary conference is focused on optimizing blood transfusion for patients by exploring state-of-the-art science and technology. … Continue reading →

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Gift Will Allow Mayo Researchers To Further Explore Common, But Little Recognized, Cause of Dementia In The Elderly

March 22nd, 2011 - 9:52 am

When you hear a mention of the word dementia, what comes to mind?  Most people probably think Alzheimer’s Disease.  But another common form is called lewy body dementia, but not nearly as many people know about it. To help continue its … Continue reading →

By Kevin Punsky | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

As number of cancer survivors climb, expanded resources help them manage the disease

March 10th, 2011 - 9:57 pm

The number of cancer survivors in the United States increased from 3 million in 1971 to 11.7 million in 2007, according to a new study released today by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). … Continue reading →

By Nicole Engler | Posted in Cancer, Preventive Medicine | Leave a comment

Three National Cancer Clinical Research Cooperative Groups to Merge

March 9th, 2011 - 7:23 pm

The American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG), Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB), and North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG), which are National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded cancer cooperative groups, today announced plans to merge.  The three groups will create … Continue reading →

By Nicole Engler | Posted in Cancer, Research | Leave a comment