Category Archives: General Internal Medicine

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 →

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Few New Doctors Choose Primary Care

December 7th, 2012 - 11:22 am

Colin P. West, M.D., Ph.D., and Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic conducted a study to evaluate career plans of internal medicine residents. Their study, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, fuels concerns that there will be … Continue reading →

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Busy Harvest Season Adds to Farming Dangers

October 11th, 2012 - 10:26 am

The hectic fall harvest is under way, and that means the dangers of everyday farm work — one of the nation’s most hazardous occupations — are compounded by the rush to bring in crops on time. Many agricultural injuries can … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Obesity Expert Reacts to New York Soft Drink Ban

September 13th, 2012 - 10:32 am

The New York City Board of Health today banned the sale of super-sized sugary drinks including sodas at restaurants and several other fast-food venues. Mayo Clinic obesity expert Donald Hensrud, M.D., says the ban is reasonable.   “Understandably, people don’t like being told what to eat, … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Experts Available to Comment on Olympics, Paralympics

July 6th, 2012 - 11:00 am

Mayo Clinic experts are available to offer comment throughout the Olympics and Paralympic Games on everything from the physiology and psychology of competitive athletes to injuries they may be coping with and controversies such as gender testing and doping. For interviews … Continue reading →

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Combo Treatment Helps Heal Overused, Aching Joints

January 17th, 2012 - 4:20 pm

Many athletes know the frustration of being sidelined by tendon disorders, like Achilles tendinitis and tennis elbow. In recent years, doctors have begun treating overused tendons with regenerative therapies that jump-start the body’s own healing process. One technique, a tenotomy, … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine | Comments (3)

Mayo Clinic Experts Offer Tips for Successful New Year’s Resolutions

December 19th, 2011 - 2:37 pm

As the New Year rolls in, many people will be looking to better themselves by resolving to lose weight, quit smoking and manage stress. Sticking to  resolutions for more than a few weeks, however, is a lofty task that takes … Continue reading →

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13th Annual Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Primary Care Physicians

July 22nd, 2011 - 1:11 pm

Don’t miss out on this course, awarded 2010 Course of the Year by the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development.  By receiving this award, the 13th annual Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, and Primary Care Physicians (NPPA) … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Gastroenterologic & General Surgery

August 16th, 2010 - 3:46 pm

Michael Farnell, M.D. __________________________________________________________________________ Michael Farnell, M.D., a specialist in pancreatic and liver surgery Chair, Division of Gastroenterologic and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Has performed over 800 Whipple operations Extensive experience with vascular resection and reconstruction during Whipple operation Author of … Continue reading →

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