Monthly Archives: February 2009

Proactive Prevention-Extended Interview

February 26th, 2009 - 6:38 pm

You’ve heard the advice many times, “eat right and exercise to improve your health.” The fact is, that advice is true. You really can make a difference.  Dr. Todd Hurst, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist discusses the heart health and performance program, … Continue reading →

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New Glaucoma Surgery-Extended Interview

February 26th, 2009 - 6:28 pm

Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly robs people of their vision, often without them even knowing it.  It is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States.  Treatment to stop the progression of glaucoma includes drops … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of Addiction-Extended Interview

February 26th, 2009 - 6:18 pm

Cigarettes are highly addicting. But why is it that some people who try cigarettes can put them down and never get addicted while others get hooked right away? As we hear from Dr. Richard Hurt, director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence … Continue reading →

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Medical Airplane Saves Life

February 26th, 2009 - 6:07 pm

The first few months after a new baby comes home is a time of joy and wonder, but it can also be exhausting. That’s why the woman you’re about to meet didn’t think twice about being tired and sometimes short … Continue reading →

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Robotic Urologic Surgery

February 26th, 2009 - 6:03 pm

With benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, the main symptom is the need to make frequent trips to the bathroom. It’s a common condition that men develop as they age.  In extreme cases, complications such as painful bladder stones can develop.  … Continue reading →

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Protected: Medical Edge TV Previews — March 2009

February 26th, 2009 - 3:53 pm

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Bladder Pacemaker

February 16th, 2009 - 4:39 pm

Up to 30% of all women suffer from urinary incontinence , and those who do know how embarrassing having an accident can be.  Medications may work for some women, but for those who don’t find relief with meds, there is … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture for Nausea

February 16th, 2009 - 4:38 pm

For more than 4-thousand years, the Chinese have used acupuncture to treat many ailments.  Pain, stress, depression even addiction.  Today, many doctors continue that practice because, for many people, it works. Let’s go to Mayo Clinic where a neurosurgeon is … Continue reading →

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ED Drugs on the Internet

February 6th, 2009 - 8:09 pm

With just a few keystrokes and mouse clicks, you can buy just about anything on the internet. Clothes, cars, food, even prescription medication for erectile dysfunction.  Internet shopping can save time and money, but when it comes to medicine, doctors at Mayo … Continue reading →

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New Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus

February 6th, 2009 - 8:08 pm

Frequent heartburn can raise your risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus which in rare cases can lead to esophageal cancer.  Doctors at Mayo Clinic have studied a new treatment for Barrett’s that may significantly reduce your chances of developing esophageal cancer. Share/Bookmark

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