Tag Archives: PM&R

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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Mayo Study: Exercise Can Help Cancer Patients, but Few Oncologists Suggest It

August 28th, 2012 - 3:25 pm

Numerous studies have shown the powerful effect that exercise can have on cancer care and recovery. For patients who have gone through breast or colon cancer treatment, regular exercise has been found to reduce recurrence of the disease by up … Continue reading →

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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting

November 23rd, 2011 - 2:34 pm

Nov. 17-20 was the annual meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR). Mayo Clinic physiatrists and other Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) professionals, as well as Mayo’s social media team, attended the event to share and collaborate with … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Psychiatry/Psychology, Rehabilitation, Research, Social Media, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Breast Cancer Prevention Tip from Mayo Clinic PM&R

October 11th, 2011 - 8:43 am

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Carmen Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, recommends 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise per day to help prevent many diseases, including breast cancer. She says … Continue reading →

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Traumatic Brain Injury Explained

March 20th, 2009 - 9:31 am

Traumatic brain injury is usually the result of a sudden, violent blow to the head — which causes the brain to collide with the inside of the skull. This collision can bruise the brain, tear nerve fibers and cause bleeding. … Continue reading →

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