Tag Archives: fatigue

Men with Fibromyalgia Often Go Undiagnosed, Mayo Clinic Study Suggests

December 19th, 2012 - 10:40 am

Fibromyalgia is a complex illness to diagnose and to treat. There is not yet a diagnostic test to establish that someone has it, there is no cure and many fibromyalgia symptoms — pain, fatigue, problems sleeping and memory and mood … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Epidemiology, men's health, Research, Rheumatology, Women's Health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cancer Patients May Not be Getting Adequate Care for Debilitating Fatigue

December 18th, 2012 - 2:16 pm

Many people who have been through cancer and its treatment have trouble with their recovery because of severe, debilitating fatigue that can last for months or even years. But, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study appearing in Supportive Care … Continue reading →

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New Mayo Clinic Study Suggests One Simple Question Regarding Stress Could Help Employers Tailor Wellness Programs and Improve Participation

September 6th, 2011 - 11:20 am

One simple question asking employees to rate their current stress level may identify individuals who could benefit from wellness programs to reduce stress and improve resiliency and overall health, according to a Mayo Clinic study led by Matthew Clark, Ph.D., … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Study Shows Drug May Be Effective in Treating Cancer Related Fatigue in Some Patients

June 2nd, 2010 - 8:38 am

ASCO Abstract Number: 9004 Cancer-related fatigue is often a major problem for cancer patients, beginning at diagnosis, during treatment and after completing therapy. Researchers at Mayo Clinic and the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) recently completed a study testing … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Find More Than Just Fatigue Behind Medical Errors By Residents

September 18th, 2009 - 9:08 am

Journalists: For links to web-video and audio files, see the bottom of this post. Mayo Clinic researchers report that distress and fatigue among medical residents are independent contributors to self-perceived medical errors. The findings appear today in the Journal of … Continue reading →

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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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