Author Archives: Bryan Anderson

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 →

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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 →

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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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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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Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine to Host Concussion Summit

October 14th, 2010 - 8:55 am

On Oct. 19–20, 2010, Mayo Clinic’s Sports Medicine Center will host “Ice Hockey Summit: Action on Concussion.” The summit will bring together top scientists, trainers, coaches, officials and manufacturers from across the United States, Canada and Europe to discuss concussion-related … Continue reading →

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Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital Ranked Among the Best

June 3rd, 2010 - 1:45 pm

U.S. News & World Report has once again named Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital as among the best in the nation, in rankings released today. Mayo was recognized for excellence in seven specialties: Diabetes & Endocrine (ranked 17th), Digestive Disorders … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Study Explores Severity, Expense of Motocross Injuries

March 10th, 2010 - 10:33 am

Mayo Clinic researchers today presented findings about significant instances of hospitalization and surgery following motocross injuries to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2010 Annual Meeting. The presentation is based on a December 2009 article entitled “Motocross Morbidity: Economic Cost … Continue reading →

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Concussion in Ice Hockey: What’s the Buzz?

January 19th, 2010 - 4:01 pm

A Mayo Clinic article published in the December 2009 edition of Minnesota Hockey Journal gave a medical and psychosocial perspective of concussions in ice hockey. Aynsley M. Smith, PhD and Michael Stuart, MD of Mayo Clinic’s Sports Medicine Center, and Dave … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Link Vitamin D and Chronic Pain Relief

March 20th, 2009 - 7:51 am

Mayo Clinic research shows a correlation between inadequate vitamin D levels and the amount of narcotic medication taken by patients who have chronic pain. This correlation is an important finding as researchers discover new ways to treat chronic pain. According … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Study Finds Increased Risk of Pneumococcal Disease in Asthma Patients

December 19th, 2008 - 9:41 pm

Mayo Clinic research shows adults with asthma are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common bacteria causing middle ear infections and community acquired pneumonia. It also causes blood stream infections and brain infections. … Continue reading →

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