Comments for Mayo Clinic News http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org Medical and Scientific News and Stories about Mayo Clinic Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:38:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Wrist Pain Twitter Chat by Mysterious Wrist Pain « Wellness Gossip http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/11/05/wrist-pain-twitter-chat/#comment-2095 Mysterious Wrist Pain « Wellness Gossip Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:38:52 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=2249#comment-2095 [...] Visit the Mayo Clinic blog for more information on diagnosis and treatment and for a video from Jayson Werth about his experience with wrist pain (Werth is a baseball player for the Phillies). [...] [...] Visit the Mayo Clinic blog for more information on diagnosis and treatment and for a video from Jayson Werth about his experience with wrist pain (Werth is a baseball player for the Phillies). [...]

]]> Comment on Good Nutrition May Prevent Polyneuropathy After Bariatric Surgery by Lucas Seipp-Williams http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/10/07/good-nutrition-may-prevent-polyneuropathy-after-bariatric-surgery/#comment-2091 Lucas Seipp-Williams Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:15:53 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=2123#comment-2091 Very interesting article! I imagine a few of my clients might benefit from checking it out. Very interesting article! I imagine a few of my clients might benefit from checking it out.

]]> Comment on Mayo Clinic Study Identifies POTS Treatments by Reid C http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/02/27/mayo-clinic-study-identifies-pots-treatments/#comment-2089 Reid C Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:15:06 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=939#comment-2089 Tracey is my mother. I am 14 years old, and though I am a guy I still got it. It's rather awkward explaining that part to people. I'm going to MAYO next week to see Dr. Fischer. I just really hope things get better. It's really bad.. I've missed about 4 times as many days of school than I've gone. Tracey is my mother. I am 14 years old, and though I am a guy I still got it. It’s rather awkward explaining that part to people. I’m going to MAYO next week to see Dr. Fischer. I just really hope things get better. It’s really bad.. I’ve missed about 4 times as many days of school than I’ve gone.

]]> Comment on Swine Flu FAQ’s by Julie http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/04/27/swine-flu-faqs/#comment-2086 Julie Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:59:42 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1465#comment-2086 I thought it was an over reaction too...Now I have it and I feel like I've been hit by several large trucks. I thought it was an over reaction too…Now I have it and I feel like I’ve been hit by several large trucks.

]]> Comment on Treatment options should be carefully considered for blocked carotid arteries by Terri http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/06/10/treatment-options-should-be-carefully-considered-for-blocked-carotid-arteries/#comment-2076 Terri Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:05:09 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1716#comment-2076 approximately 4 yrs ago, I was told I had 60% blockage in my right corotid artery after a doppler. Lately I have been experiencing vision problems in my left eye. My sight gets very blurry and squiggly things are floating. I do not have health insurance and do not have extra money to pay out of pocket to have it checked. I am 47 years old and have had HBP since my mid twenties. I take topril 50mg 2x daily. approximately 4 yrs ago, I was told I had 60% blockage in my right corotid artery after a doppler. Lately I have been experiencing vision problems in my left eye. My sight gets very blurry and squiggly things are floating. I do not have health insurance and do not have extra money to pay out of pocket to have it checked. I am 47 years old and have had HBP since my mid twenties. I take topril 50mg 2x daily.

]]> Comment on Mayo Clinic Researchers Say Drug Shows Dramatic Results in Fight Against Some Thyroid Cancers by Karl Oestreich http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/05/12/mayo-clinic-researchers-say-drug-shows-dramatic-results-in-fight-against-some-thyroid-cancers/#comment-2070 Karl Oestreich Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:01:08 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1560#comment-2070 Mr. Hall: We have a Mayo Phase 2 Consortium site in Australia, below is the contact information: Michael Millward Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Hospital Avenue Nedlands 6009 Australia Phone: +61 8 93463823 Fax: +61 8 93462816 millward@cyllene.uwa.edu.au Mr. Hall:

We have a Mayo Phase 2 Consortium site in Australia, below is the contact information:

Michael Millward
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Hospital Avenue
Nedlands 6009
Australia
Phone: +61 8 93463823
Fax: +61 8 93462816
millward@cyllene.uwa.edu.au

]]> Comment on Treatment options should be carefully considered for blocked carotid arteries by Elizabeth Rice http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/06/10/treatment-options-should-be-carefully-considered-for-blocked-carotid-arteries/#comment-2069 Elizabeth Rice Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:06:18 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1716#comment-2069 John, Per the other replies, each treatment must be individualized, so it would be important for your father to seek a comprehensive multispecialty evaluation to determine your best treatment option. If you would like to request an appointment at Mayo Clinic, please call 507-284-2111. Thanks! John, Per the other replies, each treatment must be individualized, so it would be important for your father to seek a comprehensive multispecialty evaluation to determine your best treatment option. If you would like to request an appointment at Mayo Clinic, please call 507-284-2111. Thanks!

]]> Comment on New MRE Imaging for Liver Disease by Amy Tieder http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2008/10/27/new-mre-imaging-for-liver-disease/#comment-2066 Amy Tieder Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:53:10 +0000 http://mcnewsblog.wordpress.com/?p=506#comment-2066 Hi Joan, A representative from Dr. Talwalkar's office will be contacting you today. Thank you. Amy Hi Joan,

A representative from Dr. Talwalkar’s office will be contacting you today.

Thank you.
Amy

]]> Comment on Swine Flu FAQ’s by Newsletter Editor http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/04/27/swine-flu-faqs/#comment-2065 Newsletter Editor Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:41:58 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1465#comment-2065 Response from Robert Jacobson, M.D. Thank you for your comment, but we want to be absolutely clear that the most accurate information about vaccines is in the public domain. In response to your comment, it is, in fact, exactly the opposite of what you posted. We have no data supporting the idea that thimerosal in vaccines is harmful. The government and manufacturers removed for purely theoretical reasons the thimerosal from vaccines in the routine childhood vaccines. Since the removal, the data are clear that the removal had no effect whatsoever on children's health, and we continue to have no data or evidence ever showing the harm of thimerosal in vaccines or not. I would encourage those who wish to review the evidence to access the following web site at the Institute of Medicine (http://www.iom.edu/en/Reports/2003/Immunization-Safety-Review-Thimerosal---Containing-Vaccines-and-Neurodevelopmental-Disorders.aspx) and the associated materials. Bottom line: the IOM's committee to evaluate all the evidence concluded the following: "The committee found no proof that vaccines with thimerosal are dangerous. The amount of thimerosal in vaccines was low. The effects of such small amounts have not been well studied by scientists." Response from Robert Jacobson, M.D.
Thank you for your comment, but we want to be absolutely clear that the most accurate information about vaccines is in the public domain. In response to your comment, it is, in fact, exactly the opposite of what you posted. We have no data supporting the idea that thimerosal in vaccines is harmful. The government and manufacturers removed for purely theoretical reasons the thimerosal from vaccines in the routine childhood vaccines. Since the removal, the data are clear that the removal had no effect whatsoever on children’s health, and we continue to have no data or evidence ever showing the harm of thimerosal in vaccines or not. I would encourage those who wish to review the evidence to access the following web site at the Institute of Medicine (http://www.iom.edu/en/Reports/2003/Immunization-Safety-Review-Thimerosal—Containing-Vaccines-and-Neurodevelopmental-Disorders.aspx) and the associated materials. Bottom line: the IOM’s committee to evaluate all the evidence concluded the following: “The committee found no proof that vaccines with thimerosal are dangerous. The amount of thimerosal in vaccines was low. The effects of such small amounts have not been well studied by scientists.”

]]> Comment on Difficult Business Decisions on Medicare, Medicaid at Mayo by Thomas GuziejewskiMD http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/10/13/difficult-business-decisions-on-medicare-medicaid-at-mayo/#comment-2064 Thomas GuziejewskiMD Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:46:17 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=2157#comment-2064 I would likto apologize for spelling errors like "self-destructive behaviors" in my comment. I was working on a library shutdown time of 5 minutes! I would likto apologize for spelling errors like “self-destructive behaviors” in my comment. I was working on a library shutdown time of 5 minutes!

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