Category Archives: aging

Anesthesia No Threat For Long-Term Dementia

May 2nd, 2013 - 12:58 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that elderly patients who receive anesthesia are no more likely to develop long-term dementia or Alzheimer’s disease than other seniors. Pediatric anesthesiologist at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, David Warner, M.D., says, “It’s reassuring we’re adding to the … Continue reading →

By Dana Sparks | Posted in aging, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Proceedings | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, Dementia, Proceedings, rep, rochester epidemiology project, Warner | Leave a comment

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

Mayo Clinic at Meeting of the Minds

February 28th, 2013 - 3:20 pm

The Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference is for people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia, families, friends and professionals. The conference is a collaboration between the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter and Mayo Clinic, who work together to … Continue reading →

By nickhanson | Posted in aging, Alternative Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery | Tagged Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota., Angela Lunde, caregivers, Center on Aging, Dementia, Dr. Bradley Boeve, Dr. Glenn Smith, Dr. Ron Petersen, Frontotemporal Dementia, Habit, Meeting of the Minds | Leave a comment

A Look at the Evolving Roles of Palliative and Hospice Care

November 15th, 2012 - 11:11 am

Many people think hospice and palliative care come at the end of life, and while both often play a key role then, palliative care also can provide pain relief, symptom control, emotional comfort and spiritual support as patients recover from … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in aging, Cancer, Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Geriatrics, Humanities, Mayo Clinic Health Systems | Tagged hospice, Mayo, Mayo Clinic Health System, palliative | Leave a comment

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Can Get Gout Too

November 12th, 2012 - 11:20 am

Refuting a belief long held by many physicians, a Mayo Clinic study found that rheumatoid arthritis patients also can get gout. The research is among several studies Mayo Clinic is presenting at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in aging, Cancer, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Rheumatology, Uncategorized, Women's Health | Tagged ACR, American College of Rheumatology, autoimmune, blood cancer, broken bone, Cardiovascular, fracture, Gout, gut bacteria, Heart, lymphoma, matteson, Obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatologist, rheumatology, Ulcers | Leave a comment

Rest Isn’t Always Best During a Hospital Stay

October 11th, 2012 - 10:31 am

Physical and mental decline are common side effects of hospital stays, particularly among older patients. That can hold true even if someone is hospitalized for just a day or two for a common procedure such as knee replacement surgery. There … Continue reading →