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Comment on New Mammography Screening Guidelines by Mammograms: To screen or not to screen? « A Healthy Future

Mammograms: To screen or not to screen? « A Healthy Future — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:20:25 +0000

[...] Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic Breast Clinic, for example, stated in a video on the Mayo News Blog that the clinic would continue with their previous recommendations, including annual mammograms [...]

Comment on New Mammography Screening Guidelines by Ben

Ben — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:03 +0000

MediaCurves.com conducted a study among 600 about the new guidelines released by the Preventive Services Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services recommending against regular mammography tests for women under 50 years old. Results found that the majority of physicians (78%) reported that they do not agree with the new guidelines. Furthermore, the majority of physicians (78%) also reported that the advice they give to patients will not change based on the new Preventive Services Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines.
More in depth results can be seen at:
https://www.mediacurves.com/HealthCare/J7646-MammogramGuidelines/Index.cfm
Thanks,
Ben

Comment on H1N1 Flu and Asthma in Kids: Twitter Chat by RobertJMD

RobertJMD — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:45:40 +0000

Yes, in the future we will move from growing the vaccine virus in hen’s eggs and instead grow them in cell cultures. This will improve the speed and the volume of vaccine we can make.

Comment on H1N1 Flu and Asthma in Kids: Twitter Chat by RobertJMD

RobertJMD — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:55:02 +0000

The vaccine works well but it is not perfect. Having received the vaccine, he is much better protected now. You should monitor his asthma as you would any cold-and-flu season but take symptoms and signs seriously.

Comment on H1N1 Flu and Asthma in Kids: Twitter Chat by RobertJMD

RobertJMD — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:52:52 +0000

Yes, in the future we will move from growing the vaccine virus in hen’s eggs and instead grow them in cell cultures. This will improve the speed and the volume of vaccine we can make.

Comment on Swine Flu FAQ’s by Top 50 Blogs Covering Swine Flu

Top 50 Blogs Covering Swine Flu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:21:42 +0000

[...] Mayo Clinic has a blog, and that blog includes some helpful swine flu FAQs that can help you get answers to your questions. There is even a video. [...]

Comment on H1N1 Flu and Asthma in Kids: Twitter Chat by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:24:32 +0000

My son has Asthma and had the flu, he wasn’t tested so we don’t know if it was H1N1. He was treated w/ Tamiflu and recovered and has since rec’d the H1N1 vaccine. Can he still contract the H1N1 virus? If he does, will I still have to watch his asthma as closely? I have him do a peak-flow every morning and evening to stay on top of his asthma.

Comment on H1N1 Flu and Asthma in Kids: Twitter Chat by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:49 +0000

Are there more reliable ways we could use to produce vaccines in the future?

Comment on Superobese Struggle with Hip and Knee Replacement by Mary Lena Robison

Mary Lena Robison — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:31:24 +0000

I had a complete knee replacement but it was never right. I have been unable to bend or extend my knee. I have had several second opinions. The last orthopedic doctor outside of Des Moines Iowa told me the reason was there is not enough space to allow to bend and extend. He provided me with the disk and sent one to the doctor of the Xray showing where the problem is. My question is can this surgery be done at Mayo? What would the surgery entail? How long would the surgery take? And more?

Comment on Swine Flu FAQ’s by Brian

Brian — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:59:31 +0000

Thanks for the info, another resource I found useful was United Healthcare’s presentation on Swine flu. It discusses the symptoms, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have it: http://my.brainshark.com/2009-H1N1-Flu-Swine-Flu-Protecting-Yourself-and-Your-Family-666413744