Author Archives: sharontheimer

Have 1 of the 100+ Forms of Arthritis? Join Us for #ArthritisChat

May 20th, 2013 - 8:41 am

Many people are familiar with the common condition osteoarthritis, but did you know there are actually more than 100 forms of arthritis? Learn about their causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention in #arthritischat this Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern. What’s the … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Rheumatology, Social Media, vascular, Women's Health | Tagged ACR, arthritis, arthritis foundation, CDC, fibromyalgia, Gout, juvenile arthritis, lupus, Mayo Clinic, Osteoarthritis, pediatric, polymyalgia rheumatic, pseudogout, rheumatic, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatology, vasculitis | Comments (1)

Have Fun in the Sun, But Be Sun Smart (& Join #SkinCancerChat)

May 9th, 2013 - 1:33 pm

Melanoma is rising faster than any other form of cancer, and it’s happening to young people _ especially to young women, and even teens. To learn the latest on skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment and to share your questions … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Cancer, Children's Center, Dermatology, Social Media, Women's Health | Tagged cancer detection, cancer prevention, Cancer Treatment, Mayo Clinic, Melanoma, mole, Pediatrics, skin cancer, sunburn, sunscreen, tanning bed, Twitter chat | Comments (2)

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Linked to Circulation Problems Years Later

April 18th, 2013 - 3:30 pm

High blood pressure during pregnancy puts women at higher risk for a circulation problem years later known as peripheral arterial disease, a Mayo Clinic study shows. Peripheral arterial disease is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in aging, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Nephrology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Research, vascular, Women's Health | Tagged aging, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mayo, peripheral artery disease, Women | Leave a comment

Flu Myths & Legends: Mayo Clinic Expert Dispels 5 Common Misconceptions

January 28th, 2013 - 2:02 pm

It seems you can’t go anywhere these days without hearing “the flu this” or “the flu that.” Unfortunately, this season’s influenza outbreak is one of the worst in years. And it’s not just the flu virus that’s causing problems; there … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in General Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics | Tagged colds, Flu, flu shot, hand sanitzer, hand-washing, handwashing, happy birthday, hygiene, influenza, Mayo Clinic, norovirus, pertussis, poland, pregnancy, pregnant, vaccination, Vaccine, virus, whooping cough | Comments (3)

Why Sitting Is the New Smoking

January 9th, 2013 - 8:59 am

Sitting is the new smoking: Researchers are discovering a sedentary lifestyle can be hazardous to your health. Please join Mayo Clinic obesity expert James Levine, M.D., for a LIVE chat TODAY at 6 p.m. Eastern with NBC “Rock Center” correspondent … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Diabetes & Endocrinology | Tagged Diabetes, Dr. Levine, nbc, Obesity, Rock Center, sitting | Comments (1)

Vigilance for Aortic Aneurysms Key for Giant Cell Arteritis Patients, Mayo Finds

December 20th, 2012 - 11:15 am

Giant cell arteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the arteries. Patients with the condition are 17 times likelier than the average person to develop thoracic aortic aneurysms, a potentially life-threatening weakened and bulging area in the upper part … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Epidemiology, Rheumatology, vascular | Tagged aneurysm, large vessel, national institute on aging, rare diseases, rochester epidemiology project | Leave a comment

Men with Fibromyalgia Often Go Undiagnosed, Mayo Clinic Study Suggests

December 19th, 2012 - 10:40 am

Fibromyalgia is a complex illness to diagnose and to treat. There is not yet a diagnostic test to establish that someone has it, there is no cure and many fibromyalgia symptoms — pain, fatigue, problems sleeping and memory and mood … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Epidemiology, men's health, Research, Rheumatology, Women's Health | Tagged ann vincent, Center for Translational Science Activities, ctsa, daniel clauw, fatigue, fibromyalgia, Mayo, men's health, national institute on aging, National Institutes of Health, nia, NIH, pain, rep, rochester epidemiology project, university of michigan, women's health | Leave a comment

Tips for Injury-Free Snow Shoveling

December 19th, 2012 - 10:31 am

Shoveling snow can provide good exercise when done correctly. It can prove harmful if people try to take on more than they can handle or use faulty techniques. Here are some tips from physicians at Mayo Clinic Health System … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine | Tagged back, Heart Attack, mayo.health system, shovel, Smoking, snow | Leave a comment

The Greatest Medical Resource You’ve Never Heard Of: Rochester Epidemiology Project

December 11th, 2012 - 3:27 pm

It’s the medical resource behind discoveries that have affected patients around the globe, treasured by researchers and funded by the National Institutes of Health for nearly 50 years: the Rochester Epidemiology Project. This comprehensive medical records pool makes Olmsted County, … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Epidemiology, Government Relations, Research | Tagged aging, Mayo, NIH, olmsted, rep, Rocca, rochester epidemiology project | Leave a comment

Join Us for a Twitter Chat on Whooping Cough, the Flu & You

December 7th, 2012 - 3:23 pm

What’s new with the flu? Why are so many people getting whooping cough – even though they were vaccinated? Please join experts from Mayo Clinic and the Centers for Disease Control for a Twitter chat Dec. 12 with NBC News chief … Continue reading →