Tag Archives: Pediatrics

Restricting Use of Iron to Tumors Might be Novel Cancer Treatment

June 1st, 2010 - 9:46 am

Researchers at Mayo Clinic report in the July 2010 issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation the first demonstration of a molecular mechanism by which a tumor oncogene can drive the use of iron, which is a critical component for … Continue reading →

By Karl Oestreich | Posted in Cancer, Pediatrics, Research | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

H1N1 Flu and Asthma in Kids: Twitter Chat

November 17th, 2009 - 8:08 am

Robert Jacobson, M.D., chair of Mayo Clinic’s pediatric and adolescent medicine departments, will participate in a Mayo Clinic/USA Today Twitter chat about H1N1 flu in children with asthma on Wednesday, November 18 from 8-9 p.m. EST. The chat, which will … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Mayo Clinic Study Identifies POTS Treatments

February 27th, 2009 - 7:39 am

A Mayo Clinic study published this month in Pacing and Electrophysiology (PACE), suggests that a class of medications more commonly prescribed for older adults is a strong first-line treatment for teenagers with a debilitating condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, … Continue reading →

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Withdrawal of Anti-Seizure Medication in Children with Epilepsy is Generally Safe

December 4th, 2008 - 1:59 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that it is generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medications in children with epilepsy who have achieved seizure-freedom while on the medication. Researchers found that these children were not at high risk of subsequently developing … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Research | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Glencoe Motorcycle Riders Support Children's Hospital

July 21st, 2008 - 2:52 pm

On Saturday, July 19 a motorcycle group from Glencoe, Minn., presented a donation to Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital. Matt and Scott Conklin of Glencoe first organized this fund-raising bike rally last year. Funds were raised through a silent auction … Continue reading →

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