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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Linked to Circulation Problems Years Later
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
By sharontheimer |
Posted in aging, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Nephrology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Research, vascular, Women's Health
Tagged aging, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mayo, peripheral artery disease, Women
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Have a Heart? Join Us for a #HeartChat on Twitter
Did you know that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable? Following simple, daily tips can make us healthier. Please join experts from Mayo Clinic, the American Heart Association and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease for … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Social Media, Women's Health
Tagged AHA, cardiac, cardiologist, children's health, Grogan, Heart, heart month, kopecky, Mayo, park, rush university, Time, Twitter chat, volgman, women's health, WomenHeart
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Men with Fibromyalgia Often Go Undiagnosed, Mayo Clinic Study Suggests
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 ann vincent, Center for Translational Science Activities, ctsa, daniel clauw, fatigue, fibromyalgia, Mayo, men's health, national institute on aging, National Institutes of Health, nia, NIH, pain, rep, rochester epidemiology project, university of michigan, women's health
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The Greatest Medical Resource You’ve Never Heard Of: Rochester Epidemiology Project
It’s the medical resource behind discoveries that have affected patients around the globe, treasured by researchers and funded by the National Institutes of Health for nearly 50 years: the Rochester Epidemiology Project. This comprehensive medical records pool makes Olmsted County, … Continue reading
By sharontheimer |
Posted in Epidemiology, Government Relations, Research
Tagged aging, Mayo, NIH, olmsted, rep, Rocca, rochester epidemiology project
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Army Reserve Trauma Care Team Trains at Mayo
The Army Reserve’s 945th Forward Surgical Team is heading to Afghanistan next year, and Mayo Clinic is playing a special role helping the unit prepare. The 945th, commanded by Mayo family medicine physician and Col. Walter Franz, M.D., has been … Continue reading
By sharontheimer |
Posted in Education, Government Relations, Mayo Clinic Health System
Tagged afghanistan, army, deploy, franz, iraq, Mayo, noe, Simulation, trauma
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A Look at the Evolving Roles of Palliative and Hospice Care
Many people think hospice and palliative care come at the end of life, and while both often play a key role then, palliative care also can provide pain relief, symptom control, emotional comfort and spiritual support as patients recover from … Continue reading
By sharontheimer |
Posted in aging, Cancer, Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Geriatrics, Humanities, Mayo Clinic Health Systems
Tagged hospice, Mayo, Mayo Clinic Health System, palliative
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Lower-Income Patients Fare Better Than Wealthier After Knee Replacement
Patients who make $35,000 a year or less report better outcomes after knee replacement surgery than people who earn more, research by Mayo Clinic and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows. The lower-income patients studied reported less pain … Continue reading
By sharontheimer |
Posted in Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Women's Health
Tagged ACR, American College of Rheumatology, arthritis, income, knee replacement, Mayo, orthopedic surgeon, Orthopedics, rheumatology
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Thirteen States Have Good Reason to Feel Ticked Off, Stats Show
People with Lyme disease may experience a characteristic bull’s-eye rash. The rash spreads over several days and may reach up to 12 inches across. It might seem like ticks are a spring and summer problem, but it’s also important to … Continue reading
By sharontheimer |
Posted in Infectious Diseases
Tagged antibiotic, CDC, Infectious Diseases, lyme, Mayo, Tick
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Tricks, Treats & Halloween Safety
In all the Halloween excitement, it is easy for children to forget important safety rules as they head out for an evening of trick-or-treating. Whether your children are old enough to go out on their own, or you are going with … Continue reading
By sharontheimer |
Posted in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
Tagged behn, Diabetes, food allergies, food poisoning, halloween, Mayo, trick or treating
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A Black Box for Pilots? F-22 Shows Need, Experts Say
Anyone who has followed news coverage of a plane crash has probably heard of a black box, an onboard device analyzed for clues into a flight’s demise. What if there were a black box for pilots that could determine, in … Continue reading
