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Vigilance for Aortic Aneurysms Key for Giant Cell Arteritis Patients, Mayo Finds

December 20th, 2012 - 11:15 am

Giant cell arteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the arteries. Patients with the condition are 17 times likelier than the average person to develop thoracic aortic aneurysms, a potentially life-threatening weakened and bulging area in the upper part … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Epidemiology, Rheumatology, vascular | Tagged aneurysm, large vessel, national institute on aging, rare diseases, rochester epidemiology project | Leave a comment

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 →