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Author Archives: Elizabeth Rice
Inflammation Causes Some Postsurgical Neuropathies
A Mayo Clinic study found that nerve inflammation may cause the pain, numbness and weakness following surgical procedures that is known as postsurgical neuropathy. The development of post-surgical neuropathies is typically attributed to compression or stretching of nerves during surgery. … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged Dr. Nathan Staff, Dr. P. James B. Dyck, Neurology & Neurosurgery, peripheral nerve, postsurgical neuropathy
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Concerns About Your Memory? Join Mayo Clinic, USA Today for Twitter Chat
On Thursday, Sept. 16 from 1-2 p.m. EDT, Mayo Clinic (@MayoClinic) and USA Today are teaming to provide another hour-long opportunity for you to discuss health-related topics with a Mayo Clinic subject expert via Twitter. Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., (@RonPetersenMD), … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Dr. Petersen, Mary Brophy Marcus, Ron Petersen, Twitter, USA Today
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Mild Cognitive Impairment is More Common in Men
A new Mayo Clinic study found that the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment was 1.5 times higher in men than in women. The research, part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, also showed a prevalence rate of 16 percent. … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, MCI, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Petersen
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Apathy and Depression Predict Progression from MCI to Dementia, Treatment Could Delay Dementia
A new Mayo Clinic study found that apathy and depression significantly predict an individual’s progression from mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities, to dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Disease, apathy, Dementia, Depression, Dr. Yonas Geda, Mayo Clinic, MCI, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery is Safe and Effective for Selected Children with Arteriovenous Malformations
A new Mayo Clinic study has found that Gamma Knife™ stereotactic radiosurgery is a safe and effective option for selected children with arteriovenous malformations. This study was presented at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting in Philadelphia last … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged arteriovenous malformation, AVM, Dr. Pollock, Gamma Knife, neurosurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery Successful for Most Patients with Large Acoustic Neuromas
A new Mayo Clinic study has found that Gamma Knife™ stereotactic radiosurgery is a successful treatment for the majority of patients who have large acoustic neuromas (also known as vestibular schwannoma or neurolemmoma). Gamma Knife surgery already is an accepted … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged AANS, acoustic neuroma, Dr. Bruce Pollock, Dr. Michael Link, Gamma Knife, neurolemmoma, neurosurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, vestibular schwannoma
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Inflammation in Post-Surgical Peripheral Nerve Disorders
The development of peripheral nerve disorders following surgery is typically attributed to mechanical factors such as compression, stretching or transection during surgery, but new Mayo Clinic research has shown that inflammatory mechanisms may play a role in some cases. Peripheral … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged AAN, Dr. P. James B. Dyck, dyck, Neurology & Neurosurgery, neuropathy, peripheral nerve, peripheral neuropathy
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Risk Factors for Parkinson's Disease are Different in Men and Women
A new Mayo Clinic study found that there may be a difference between men and women in the patterns of risk factors for Parkinson’s disease. In men, the most important factors were lifestyle and occupational risk factors acting independently. By … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged AAN, Parkinson's Disease, rochester epidemiology project, walter rocca
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Study Provides New Insight into Tissue Damage in Multiple Sclerosis
A new Mayo Clinic study has found that the type of tissue damage changes throughout the course of multiple sclerosis (MS). In early relapsing disease stages, the plaques, or areas where the nervous system is inflamed or demyelinated, are predominantly … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged AAN, Lucchinetti, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology & Neurosurgery, pathology
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Exercise and Computer Use May Prevent Mild Cognitive Impairment
A new Mayo Clinic study found that physical exercise and computer use may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities. In previous studies, both physical exercise and cognitive … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Rice |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged Alzheimer's, computer use, exercise, Geda, Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, MCI, Memory Loss, Mild Cognitive Impairment
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