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An editorial on Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) authored by Mayo Clinic neurologist Elson So, M.D. was published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology.
Dr. So writes, “The phenomenon of SUDEP is unique in that it occurs during [...]
Automated nerve conduction studies may sound appealing to patients because they are less invasive than needle electromyography. And to the physician with no formal electrodiagnostic training, the ability to perform an automated test in their office is convenient for patients and may generate additional revenue for their practice. Mayo Clinic electrodiagnostic physicians set out to [...]
“A rock star is anyone whose genius can move the masses, whether they are on stage or in a laboratory.”
A recent Harris poll found that most Americans cannot name one living scientist.
On September 24th, Mayo Clinic neurologist Ron Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., will join some of the nation’s other top scientific minds and musical artists, speaking [...]
A Mayo Clinic study has found that two genes in mice were associated with good central nervous system repair in multiple sclerosis (MS). These findings give researchers new hope for developing more effective therapies for patients with MS and for predicting MS patients’ outcomes.
“It’s possible that the identification of these genes may provide the first [...]
An editorial authored by Mayo Clinic neurologist David Knopman, M.D. was published today in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA). The editorial, Mediterranean Diet and Late-Life Cognitive Impairment, discusses the results of two new studies on the Mediterranean-type diet and its association with a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. A Mediterranean-type diet is one high [...]
A new study in the March 2009 issue of Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, measures the scientific productivity and impact of the top 100 Alzheimer’s disease investigators in the world. Five current or former Mayo Clinic researchers were included on the list of most prolific researchers:
Dennis Dickson, M.D.
Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D.
David Knopman, M.D.
Steven Younkin, M.D., Ph.D.
Michael Hutton, Ph.D.
In addition, eight [...]
A new Mayo Clinic study found that the use of transoral robotic surgery for the treatment of tonsil and base of tongue cancers is safe, effective and enables faster recovery times.
“The results of this research were even more positive than we expected. We found great advantages to using transoral robotic surgery for tonsil and base [...]
Treatment of Parkinson’s disease today is complicated by the proliferation of medications and therapeutic options. A new book, written by J. Eric Ahlskog, Ph.D., M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurologist and Parkinson’s disease specialist, provides clear treatment guidelines for physicians that simplify options and assure the best treatment possible for each patient.
In this new book, The [...]
A new Mayo Clinic study found that engaging in cognitive activities like reading books, playing games or crafting in middle age or later life are associated with a decreased risk of mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional state between normal aging and the earliest features of Alzheimer’s disease.
“This study is exciting [...]
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