Daily Archives: February 6, 2009

ED Drugs on the Internet

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 Clinic say it’s a practice that could be costly to your health.
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New Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus

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.

Emergency Hypothermia

Hypothermia can happen quickly in very cold weather or in cold water.  And it is often life threatening.  But at Mayo Clinic, emergency department doctors are using it to help keep people alive.

Robotic Tongue Cancer Surgery

Cancerous tumors in the head and neck  are often hard to reach. Doctors have to cut through bones such as your jaw to reach them. Now, doctors at Mayo Clinic are using robots to access these cancers through your mouth, leaving face bones intact.