Why are some posts marked “Protected?”

November 26, 2008 – 1:55 pm

In addition to offering patients and their families opportunities to hear extended interviews with Mayo Clinic specialists, this site also serves affiliates of Mayo Clinic Medical Edge, our weekly television news resource. It allows reporters and news directors to preview (and download) elements for their broadcasts or Web sites.

Current month segments and related resources are available only to affiliates and are password-protected; earlier segments may be viewed on this podcast blog, on the Mayo Clinic YouTube channel or with our other syndicated news offerings.

To inquire about becoming a Mayo Clinic Medical Edge affiliate, contact Dana Sparks or call 507-284-5005.

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Holmium Laser for BPH

December 14, 2009 – 9:25 pm

By the time they hit their 60th birthdays, half of all men will have a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. It’s a natural enlargement of the prostate gland that happens as you age. Treatment can be as simple as daily medication or as invasive as open surgery. Now doctors at Mayo Clinic are using a new laser technique to relieve symptoms for many men.

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Mayo Clinic Health Manager

December 11, 2009 – 7:38 pm

Computers have made many aspects of life easier. You can find programs to help do you taxes, write a will, keep your finances organized, and even help you find the right color paint for your living room. Now there’s an interactive program designed to provide your family personalized reminders and guidance from Mayo Clinic based on your medical information. Mayo Clinic has teamed up with Microsoft to give people the tools they need to take control of their health care.

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New Esophageal Cancer Treatment

November 30, 2009 – 2:25 pm

Cancer of the esophagus is like many other types of cancer. It’s often curable if caught early. Treatment for esophagus cancer, even in the early stage, has traditionally been surgery — removal of the entire esophagus. But now, doctors at Mayo Clinic are using minimally invasive endoscopies to treat early cancers. Patients have the procedure and go home the very same day.

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Protected: Medical Edge Previews – December 2009

November 27, 2009 – 6:00 am

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Snoring Device

November 25, 2009 – 2:52 pm

Some people may laugh about it, but snoring is really not that funny. It can disrupt your sleep and that of your spouse. And if you have sleep apnea and you stop breathing during the night, you have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure or even heart attack. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are helping many patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea and people who simply snore get a good night’s rest. That’s thanks to a special dental device.

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