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Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention, Detection & Treatment

July 18th, 2011 - 2:56 pm

The Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development will be conducting its Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention, Detection & Treatment course October 21 -23, 2011, at the Four Seasons Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. This course provides an in-depth overview of … Continue reading →

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Annual Update in Nephrology and Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation

June 21st, 2011 - 9:17 am

On September 30 and October 1, 2011 the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development will be conducting its Annual Update in Nephrology and Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation course at the Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. This course is a two-day course … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review

June 14th, 2011 - 9:38 am

On September 8-11, 2011, the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development will be conducting its Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review course at the Westin Chicago River North in Chicago, Ill. This course is designed for candidates preparing for certifying and … Continue reading →

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International Men’s Health Week: June 13-19

June 10th, 2011 - 9:46 am

International Men’s Health Week is June 13-19, 2011. As men, and those who care about the men in their lives, think about men’s health, Donald Hensrud, M.D., Chair of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Preventative, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine and author … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Studies How Much Practice Makes Perfect When Performing Colonoscopies

May 12th, 2011 - 1:47 pm

A colonoscopy is an invaluable procedure for detecting problems in the colon and rectum. Doctors can often diagnose gastrointestinal issues and even catch the warning signs of colorectal cancer. Perfecting the skills required for this delicate procedure takes practice. But … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy Eases Patients’ Pain, Helps With Coping

April 21st, 2011 - 4:02 pm

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton recently proclaimed the week of April 18-22, 2011, as Music Therapy Week. This exciting news supports the effectiveness of Music Therapy in the healthcare setting. Christina Ufer, Music Therapist-Board Certified, uses live music interventions with pediatric … Continue reading →

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David Holmes, M.D. Inducted as President of the American College of Cardiology

April 21st, 2011 - 8:38 am

After serving as President-Elect of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for the past year, David R. Holmes, M.D. was inducted as the President during the American College of Cardiology’s 60th Annual Convocation ceremony held in early April in New … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Finds Botox Eases Painful Spinal Headaches

April 14th, 2011 - 8:00 am

A Mayo Clinic case study finds Botox may offer new hope to patients suffering disabling low cerebrospinal fluid headaches. The successful treatment also offers new insight into Botox and headache treatment generally.  The case study was presented March 13, 2011, … Continue reading →

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Study shows potential to prevent hospitalizations in brain tumor patients

April 13th, 2011 - 8:30 am

In a retrospective five-year study, researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that common causes of hospitalization for patients with malignant brain tumors, such as seizures, are potentially preventable.  Researchers hope to use the findings to promote changes in certain practices … Continue reading →

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20th Annual Internal Medicine Board Review : July 14-19, 2011

March 29th, 2011 - 8:00 am

On July 14-19, 2011, the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development will be conducting the 20th annual Internal Medicine Board Review course in Rochester, MN. This intensive course features internationally recognized faculty and is designed as a comprehensive review in … Continue reading →

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