Category Archives: Obstetrics & Gynecology

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 →

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There’s a Pregnancy App for That!

December 17th, 2012 - 4:07 pm

   Mayo Clinic on Pregnancy is a free app developed by Mayo Clinic, leveraging the medical and lifestyle expertise of specialists in obstetrics and gynecology, genetics, nutrition, midwifery and lactation. Obstetrics and gynecology expert Roger Harms, M.D., says, “Getting pregnant and becoming a parent … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Lauded as One of Nation’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

July 17th, 2012 - 10:39 am

Mayo Clinic ranked near the top of the 23rd U.S. News & World Report annual America’s Best Hospital list, earning the No. 3 overall spot on its “Best Hospitals” list. Mayo Clinic in Rochester also was rated best in the … Continue reading →

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Treating Uterine Fibroids

January 27th, 2012 - 2:20 pm

Journalists:  For links to web-video files, see the bottom of this post. Uterine fibroids affect one out of every four women. They are a major cause of problems for reproductive age women and a major reason women need to have … Continue reading →

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Medical Edge Weekend Radio Program hits the Road-Profiles Mayo Clinic Patients at Chicago Marathon

October 10th, 2011 - 6:43 am

  For the first time, our Medical Edge Weekend Radio team with Dr. Tom Shives and Tracy McCray hosted their program on a remote location. They were live from the Chicago Marathon Saturday, October 8 from 9am-10am Central.  In this show, we  learned more … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 22nd Year

July 19th, 2011 - 6:03 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo to its annual list of “Best Hospitals” for the 22nd year. Hospitals included in the Honor Roll, such as Mayo, are part of a small group recognized for “breadth of excellence,” according … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic and RosettaBooks Release First of Mayo’s e-Book Titles

May 20th, 2011 - 9:56 am

Mayo Clinic and RosettaBooks have collaborated to release the Mayo Clinic’s first initiative into e-books, Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, and will follow with at least 15 additional Mayo Clinic e-book titles this year. Mayo Clinic and RosettaBooks’ … Continue reading →

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MR–Guided Focused Ultrasound of Uterine Fibroids Proven Safe and Effective

April 28th, 2011 - 4:25 pm

As many as three out of four women have uterine fibroids sometime during their lives, and for some uterine fibroids can be quite painful. Over the past several years there have been many advancements in treatment options available to women. … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Leading NIH-Funded Study on Uterine Fibroid Treatment

January 28th, 2011 - 1:33 pm

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart of Mayo Clinic describes the rationale and process for a new NIH-funded study comparing two FDA-approved methods for treating uterine fibroids. Duke University also is participating in the study, and women do not need to live near … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – OB/GYN

August 16th, 2010 - 3:46 pm

Roger Harms, M.D. __________________________________________________________________________ Roger Harms, M.D., a consultant in obstetrics and gynecology Chair, Practice and Quality Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Distinguished Educator, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Medical Editor-in-Chief, MayoClinic.com Editor-in-Chief, Mayo Clinic Guide to a … Continue reading →

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