Monthly Archives: August 2008

Smart Knee Brace

August 18th, 2008 - 9:32 pm

Forty years ago, Army Staff Sgt. Walt Myers was exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange in Vietnam. Now he suffers profound muscle weakness in his legs. He was facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life in a … Continue reading →

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Pancreatitis Treatment

August 18th, 2008 - 9:28 pm

Your pancreas is an organ that does two things: it secretes enzymes that help you digest food, and it creates insulin to regulate blood sugar. But sometimes gall stones, medications or alcohol can cause pancreatitis. It’s inflammation that can be … Continue reading →

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Adult Heart Defects

August 11th, 2008 - 9:36 pm

Fifty years ago many babies born with congenital heart defects were not expected to live into adulthood. But thanks to advances in medicine, most of these babies can now expect to live long, full lives. That’s great news, but the … Continue reading →

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Living-Donor Kidney Transplantation

August 11th, 2008 - 9:33 pm

  At any given time, up to 60,000 people are waiting for kidney transplants. But unfortunately, there are not enough donor organs to meet that demand. That’s where living-donor kidney transplantation can make a big difference. More on what it … Continue reading →

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Liver Cancer Treatment

August 11th, 2008 - 9:31 pm

Doctors at Mayo Clinic have a new weapon in the fight against liver cancer. It’s a type of radiation that directly targets the tumor without typical side effects. Ricardo Paz-Fumagali, M.D., a Mayo Clinic radiologist, is our guest. To listen … Continue reading →

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Wound Care

August 11th, 2008 - 9:26 pm

For anyone with diabetes or other conditions that result in circulation problems, a simple cut, scratch, even a bump on the toe can turn into a big problem.  Mayo Clinic Dr. Karen Andrews explains why wound care is so important. … Continue reading →

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