Author Archives: Bryan Anderson

Combo Treatment Helps Heal Overused, Aching Joints

January 17th, 2012 - 4:20 pm

Many athletes know the frustration of being sidelined by tendon disorders, like Achilles tendinitis and tennis elbow. In recent years, doctors have begun treating overused tendons with regenerative therapies that jump-start the body’s own healing process. One technique, a tenotomy, … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine | Comments (2)

How to Tear Up the Slopes Without Tearing Up Your knees

January 12th, 2012 - 12:36 pm

Journalists:  See bottom of this post for access to audio and video assets Whether you’re a black-diamond skier or a novice on the bunny slope your day can be spoiled by an injury that happens on the last run of the day.  … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation, Social Media, Sports Medicine | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic Fitness Expert Available to Discuss Safe, Effective Strength Training

January 9th, 2012 - 9:34 am

Rochester, Minn. – With New Year’s resolutions still fresh in mind, many people are taking bold steps to get fit and build strength. But some strength training exercises, which tend to get passed along at the gym like folklore, may … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Orthopedics, Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation, Social Media, Sports Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health | Comments (1)

Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Renew Historical Commitment

December 15th, 2011 - 3:41 pm

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Mayo Clinic today hosted University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, Ph.D., to sign a renewal of a memorandum of understanding, tour Mayo Clinic, and meet with University of Minnesota students who are training and practicing at Mayo … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Education, History, Research | Leave a comment

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting

November 23rd, 2011 - 2:34 pm

Nov. 17-20 was the annual meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR). Mayo Clinic physiatrists and other Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) professionals, as well as Mayo’s social media team, attended the event to share and collaborate with … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Psychiatry/Psychology, Rehabilitation, Research, Social Media, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Breast Cancer Prevention Tip from Mayo Clinic PM&R

October 11th, 2011 - 8:43 am

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carmen Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, recommends 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise per day to help prevent many diseases, including breast cancer. She says … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Summit Produces ‘A Call to Action’ on Concussions in Hockey

July 26th, 2011 - 8:33 am

Mayo Clinic has released recommendations from its Ice Hockey Summit on Concussion: A Call to Action. The summit attracted top scientists, trainers, coaches, officials and equipment manufacturers from across the United States, Canada and Europe to discuss concussion-related issues, including … Continue reading →

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Prostate Cancer Surgery Study

May 12th, 2011 - 4:01 pm

Long-term survival rates for patients with advanced prostate cancer suggest they can be good candidates for surgery, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Their study found a 20-year survival rate for 80 percent of patients diagnosed with cancer that has potentially … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Cancer, Research | Tagged , , , | Comments (3)

Mayo Clinic Study on Surgical Treatment of Kidney Tumors

May 12th, 2011 - 3:56 pm

Patients with small kidney tumors are more likely to be offered treatment options based on surgeons’ case volume and type of practice than on tumor characteristics, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Fellowship-trained surgeons who practice in academic medical centers … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Cancer, Nephrology, Research | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Study Suggests Less Invasive Treatment for Some Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients

February 9th, 2011 - 3:58 pm

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association discussed in today’s The New York Times finds many women with early stage breast cancer tumors with involvement of one or two lymph nodes may not need removal of additional … Continue reading →

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