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Author Archives: Amy Tieder
Robotic Repair for Vaginal Prolapse Has Significant Benefits
New Mayo Clinic research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time. These findings are being presented this week at the North Central Section of the American Urological Association in Scottsdale, Ariz. … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Women's Health
Tagged Elliot, Mayo Clinic, robotic surgery, Vaginal Prolapse
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Deadly Stomach Infection Rising in Community Settings
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a sometimes deadly stomach bug, Clostridium difficile, is on the rise in outpatient settings. Clostridium difficile is a serious bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. These … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Gastroenterology, Preventive Medicine, Research
Tagged ACG, bacteria, C. diff, C. difficile, Clostridium difficile, hospitals, infection, Pardi
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Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Reduces Need for Surgery by Almost Half
A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to a study published in the October 2009 issue of Gastroenterology. … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Gastroenterology, Research
Tagged colectomy, colitis, Sandborn, ulcerative colitis
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Crohn’s Disease Patients Benefit From Infliximab Plus Azathioprine
The use of infliximab (IFX) plus azathioprine (AZA) and infliximab monotherapy increase the likelihood of patients achieving long-term steroid-free clinical remission in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, according to a new study. This study represents the first time … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Gastroenterology, Research
Tagged Azathioprine, Crohn's, IBD, Infliximab, Sandborn, SONIC
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Improved DNA Stool Test Could Detect Digestive Cancers in Multiple Organs
Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that a noninvasive screening test can detect not only colorectal cancer but also the common cancers above the colon — including pancreas, stomach, biliary and esophageal cancers. This is one of more than 100 Mayo … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Cancer, Gastroenterology, Research
Tagged Ahlquist, bile duct, colon cancer, digestive cancer, DNA stool test, GI, Pancreatic Cancer
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Detection of Bile Duct and Pancreatic Cancers Doubles With New Tests
Pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer are difficult to diagnose and often fatal because they are discovered in the advanced stages of the disease. Researchers have developed new tests that double the ability to detect bile duct and pancreatic cancers … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Cancer, Gastroenterology, Research
Tagged Bile Duct Cancer, cytology, Detection, FISH, Mayo Clinic, Pancreatic Cancer, Roberts
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Statins – What's Good for the Heart is Good for the Prostate
Major Statin Study Reveals Several Important Findings for Reducing Prostate Cancer and Disease Statins, drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol, may have protective effects on prostate health. This large Mayo Clinic cohort study looked at three different aspects of urological … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Research
Tagged Breau, ED, enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, Karnes, Nehra, prostate cancer, St. Sauver, statin, statins
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Improved Detection of Bladder Tumors Reduces Cancer Recurrence
Making tumors inside the bladder fluoresce red under blue light allows physicians to more easily find and remove them, substantially reducing the rate at which these cancers come back, says Lance Mynderse, M.D., Mayo Clinic urologist who is presenting results … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Cancer, Research
Tagged bladder cancer, fluorescent cystoscopy, Mynderse, urology, UTI
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Squeaky Hip Implants
With the growing success of joint replacement surgeries, patients have become accustomed to certain indignities related to having a metal replacement part in a hip, knee or shoulder. For example, they tend to set off airport metal detectors and attract … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Research
Tagged arthritis, Artificial hip, biomechanics, hip replacement, hip squeak, Trousdale
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