Daily Archives: December 1, 2008

Viagra on the Internet-Extended Interview

These days you can buy just about anything on the internet. Clothes, cars, food, even prescription medication for erectile dysfunction. Buying these drugs over the internet without seeing a doctor may seem like a good idea because it saves you money. But Dr. Ajay Nehra, a Mayo Clinic urologist says it’s a practice that could [...]

Barrett’s Esophagus-Extended Interview

The holiday season is a time when many of us overindulge on rich foods and end up with a bad case of heartburn. Occasional bouts of heartburn are nothing to worry about. But if you get it frequently you’re at a higher risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus, which in rare cases can lead to esophageal [...]

Robotic Tongue Cancer Surgery-Extended Interview

Fighting cancer is not easy. Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can be very hard on your body. Take head and neck cancers, for example. These tumors are often hard to reach. Doctors have to cut through bones such as your jaw to reach them.  Dr. Eric Moore, an ENT specialist at Mayo Clinic, talks about using robots [...]

Vaccinomics-Extended Interview

You’ve heard of vaccines and probably genomics, but combined you have vaccinomics.  We talk about this exciting new field with Mayo Clinic Dr. Gregory Poland.
Vaccinomics