Author Archives: Amy Tieder

Superobese Struggle with Hip and Knee Replacement

February 20th, 2009 - 11:33 am

Common sense suggests that extra body weight severely stresses bones and joints. But until the findings of a new Mayo Clinic study were presented today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in Las Vegas, no … Continue reading →

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Relief for Early Shoulder Arthritis

February 19th, 2009 - 2:38 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study presented today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in Las Vegas, concludes that those 50 and younger who experience chronic shoulder pain related to arthritic changes in the glenohumeral (shoulder) … Continue reading →

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Global Endometrial Ablation for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

January 5th, 2009 - 1:07 pm

Experts estimate that 20 percent of women experience excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding at some time during their lives, particularly as they approach menopause. A new, less invasive procedure called global endometrial ablation (GEA) preserves the uterus, while decreasing menstrual … Continue reading →

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New Medication Alleviates Severe Anemia for Bone Marrow Disorder

December 4th, 2008 - 7:38 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have found a new medication, pomalidomide, designed to optimize immune functions for patients with myelofibrosis, a serious bone marrow disorder. According to a Mayo Clinic study presented Monday at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of … Continue reading →

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Statins May Slow Progression of Certain Lymphomas

December 3rd, 2008 - 4:43 pm

Statins, drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol, do not interfere with a commonly used medication to treat lymphomas, according to a Mayo Clinic study presented today at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology in San Francisco. … Continue reading →

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Alcoholic Hepatitis: Abstinence is Still the Best Policy

November 24th, 2008 - 1:50 pm

A new study from Mayo Clinic finds the use of the drug therapy etanercept ineffective in treating alcoholic hepatitis, an acute inflammation of the liver caused by excessive consumption of alcohol.  Alcoholic hepatitis is a major cause of morbidity and … Continue reading →

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New MRE Imaging for Liver Disease

October 27th, 2008 - 7:15 pm

A new study shows that an imaging technology developed by Mayo Clinic researchers can identify liver fibrosis with high accuracy and help eliminate the need for liver biopsies. Liver fibrosis is a common condition that can lead to incurable cirrhosis … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Examines Easier Test for Colon Cancer

October 2nd, 2008 - 1:36 pm

The first generation of a stool DNA test to identify early colorectal cancer has limitations, according to a Mayo Clinic-led study published in the Oct. 7, 2008, issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. Results did not corroborate findings of an … Continue reading →

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Crohn’s Disease Study on Infliximab, Azathioprine

October 1st, 2008 - 9:12 pm

A study led by Mayo Clinic has found that infliximab (Remicade®) administered alone (monotherapy) or in combination with azathioprine is a more effective treatment for patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease than azathioprine alone. The findings were presented Oct. … Continue reading →

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Genes Affect Weight Loss Drug Effectiveness

September 17th, 2008 - 6:02 pm

A study conducted by researchers at Mayo Clinic shows that obese patients with specific genetic make-up had enhanced response to the weight loss drug sibutramine, while others who lack these genetic factors lost little or no weight. The findings are … Continue reading →

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