Tag Archives: Medicine

Engaging Patients in Medical Decisions

April 6th, 2009 - 7:08 am

Victor Montori, M.D., a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has led research into effective communication with patients and helping them to make treatment decisions, such as whether to take a statin to prevent heart attack, based on an accurate understanding of the … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Quality, Research | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Mayo Clinic Finds Mild Cognitive Impairment is Associated with Diabetes Duration and Severity

August 12th, 2008 - 12:23 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that individuals with earlier onset, longer duration and greater severity of diabetes appear to be more likely to have mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional stage between normal aging and … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (2)

Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease Risk

July 23rd, 2008 - 5:46 pm

Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, is the chair of the joint statement writing committee for a joint statement from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology saying that medical researchers need to undertake … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic physician comments on sports participation, injuries during CNN Fit Nation tour in Dallas

July 13th, 2008 - 6:18 pm

Diane Dahm, M.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, today commented on a number of fitness-related topics, including choosing the right exercises, injury prevention, exercising with arthritis, keeping children active, and children’s injuries. The clip below features Dr. Dahm’s comments. During … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic part of CNN Fit Nation Tour 2008

July 11th, 2008 - 7:27 pm

Dallas, Texas — Mayo Clinic was asked by CNN to be a part of Fit Nation 2008. The Fit Nation tour kicked off today in Dallas, Texas, and will make stops in Seattle, Wash., Minneapolis, Minn., Columbus, Ohio, and Buffalo, … Continue reading →

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U.S. News Names Mayo Clinic Among Best Hospitals

July 8th, 2008 - 6:21 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo Clinic to its Honor Roll of Best Hospitals for the 19th straight year. Glenn Forbes, M.D., CEO of Mayo Clinic Rochester, says “it’s gratifying when outside organizations like U.S. News & World … Continue reading →

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