Monthly Archives: August 2011

Heart Disease Survivor Prompts SCAD Research With Social Media

August 29th, 2011 - 2:31 pm

Conversation Between Cardiologist And Heart Disease Survivor Leads To Study In October 2009, Dr. Sharonne Hayes, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic who focuses on treating women with heart disease, was approached by a woman who’d experienced a rare cardiac condition. This … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Hurricane Preparedness

August 26th, 2011 - 8:16 am

Another hurricane season is upon us and, as if to emphasize that point, Hurricane Irene is making it’s presence felt along the east coast.  Against that backdrop, dietetic interns at Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus have been busy this week sharing “hurricane meal plans” … Continue reading →

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When in doubt, sit them out: Raising Awareness at the Arizona Concussion Summit

August 24th, 2011 - 7:10 pm

As Arizona schools open their doors for returning students and sports teams begin practicing for fall season, coaches, athletic trainers, athletic directors, medical professionals and others concerned about protecting high school athletes from the effects of concussions, gathered for the Arizona Concussion … Continue reading →

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SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) Studies at Mayo Clinic

August 17th, 2011 - 2:00 pm

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a relatively rare and poorly understood condition that seems to affect more women than men. The coronary arteries consist of three layers, and dissection occurs when two of these layers separate, enabling blood to … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Studies Cancer Vaccines

August 17th, 2011 - 11:12 am

Mayo Clinic researcher Keith Knutson and his team have received investigational new drug approval from the Food and Drug Administration for two new vaccines that mobilize the body’s defense mechanisms to destroy cancer cells. The vaccines are among the first … Continue reading →

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Mayo researchers: Genetic mutation linked to Parkinson’s disease

August 16th, 2011 - 9:38 am

Researchers have discovered a new gene mutation they say causes Parkinson’s disease. The mutation was identified in a large Swiss family with Parkinson’s disease, using advanced DNA sequencing technology. The study, published today in the American Journal of Human Genetics, … Continue reading →

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Risk of Lens Dislocation after Cataract Surgery

August 11th, 2011 - 3:35 pm

Journalists: For links to web-video and audio files, see the bottom of this post. It wasn’t that long ago that patients who underwent surgery to remove cataracts were left with partial vision or very thick eyeglasses. Then, about a generation … Continue reading →

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Obaid Family Gift Will Support Reconstructive Transplant Surgery at Mayo Clinic

August 10th, 2011 - 11:27 am

Mayo Clinic announces a $10 million gift from Tarek Obaid in honor of his parents, Essam and Dalal Obaid, to support reconstructive transplantation research, education, and clinical care at Mayo Clinic. Reconstructive transplantation at Mayo Clinic currently includes hand transplantation. … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D for Renal Disease

August 10th, 2011 - 9:50 am

A commentary by Mayo Clinic Nephrologist Rajiv Kumar, M.D., in the current issue of the journal Kidney International suggests that Vitamin D may improve the treatment of renal disease. Dr. Kumar says that while larger clinical trials are needed, he … Continue reading →

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Electrophysiology Review for Boards and Recertification

August 4th, 2011 - 10:50 am

Mayo Clinic’s Electrophysiology Review Course for Boards and Recertification provides cardiologists and electrophysiologists a comprehensive overview of all aspects of cardiovascular electrophysiology.  It is being held September 9-11, 2011, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. During the course, Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

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