Tag Archives: Pediatrics

Have Fun in the Sun, But Be Sun Smart (& Join #SkinCancerChat)

May 9th, 2013 - 1:33 pm

Melanoma is rising faster than any other form of cancer, and it’s happening to young people _ especially to young women, and even teens. To learn the latest on skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment and to share your questions … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Cancer, Children's Center, Dermatology, Social Media, Women's Health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Shriners Hospital for Children — Twin Cities Joins Mayo Clinic Care Network

March 27th, 2013 - 12:50 pm

Mayo Clinic and Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities are building on decades of collaboration by announcing that Shriners — Twin Cities is becoming part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Physicians at Shriners will be able to connect directly with Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

By Dana Sparks | Posted in Children's Center, Mayo Clinic Care Network, Pediatrics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Fewer Teen Girls Are Getting Vaccinated for HPV

March 18th, 2013 - 7:39 am

A Mayo Clinic study shows fewer parents are having their teen daughters vaccinated to protect against the human papillomavirus (HPV), even though physicians are increasingly recommending adolescent vaccinations. Nearly 1 in 5 parents surveyed believe the HPV vaccine is unnecessary, … Continue reading →

By Dana Sparks | Posted in Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics | Tagged , , , | Comments (3)

When Children Avoid Scary Situations They Are Likelier to Develop Anxiety

March 12th, 2013 - 8:18 am

A Mayo Clinic study has found if children avoid situations they find scary or frightening, they are more likely to end up having anxiety. The study is currently published in Behavior Therapy and presents a new method of measuring avoidance behavior … Continue reading →

By Dana Sparks | Posted in Psychiatry/Psychology | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Patient Education Doesn’t Stop in Doctor’s Office

October 18th, 2012 - 5:06 pm

Today’s patients are educating themselves far beyond traditional waiting room pamphlets. With social media, search engines and active disease communities, engaging with patients in the online space where they’re searching for answers offers physicians a new way to educate their patients. During this week’s … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic: Hospitalization of US Underage Drinkers Common, Costs $755 Million a Year

February 15th, 2012 - 10:13 am

Journalists: see bottom of this post for video and audio resources. Hospitalization for underage drinking is common in the United States, and it comes with a price tag — the estimated total cost for these hospitalizations is about $755 million … Continue reading →

By nickhanson | Posted in Health Policy, Pediatrics, Psychiatry/Psychology, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Mayo Clinic Summit Produces ‘A Call to Action’ on Concussions in Hockey

July 26th, 2011 - 8:33 am

Mayo Clinic has released recommendations from its Ice Hockey Summit on Concussion: A Call to Action. The summit attracted top scientists, trainers, coaches, officials and equipment manufacturers from across the United States, Canada and Europe to discuss concussion-related issues, including … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Pediatrics

August 16th, 2010 - 3:45 pm

Carola Arndt, M.D. Randall Flick, M.D., M.P.H. Robert Jacobson, M.D. __________________________________________________________________________ Carola Arndt, M.D., a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and specialist in pediatric sarcomas Division Chair, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, 2001-2009 Member, Soft Tissue Sarcoma Committee of the Children’s Oncology Group Member, Bone … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Recognized for Pediatric Care

June 18th, 2009 - 9:53 am

Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the nation’s best children’s hospitals, in rankings released today. Mayo’s pediatric practice was cited for excellence in Neurology & Neurosurgery (ranked 11th), Diabetes … Continue reading →

By Lee Aase | Posted in Pediatrics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

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)