Monthly Archives: July 2009

Hypothermia for Stroke


Hypothermia can be deadly. Getting too cold from being in icy water or frigid temperatures can cause your body temperature to drop dangerously low. But now, doctors at Mayo Clinic are using hypothermia to help save the lives of stroke … Continue reading

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Scaly Skin


Imagine being afraid to pick up your child because any pressure on her skin could cause blisters and pain. That’s a reality for the little girl you’re about to meet. She has a genetic condition called epidermolytic hyperkeratosis. Her skin … Continue reading

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video, Pediatrics | Tagged , , | Comments (1)

Myasthenia Gravis


A living nightmare. That’s how the woman you’re about to meet describes her experience with a rare disease called myasthenia gravis. The condition caused her to become so weak she couldn’t walk, talk or swallow. After seeing several doctors, she … Continue reading

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Autoimmune Pancreatitis


This is a story about beating the odds. The woman you’re about to meet was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and told she had months to live. But before she had major surgery and chemotherapy to try to keep the devastating … Continue reading

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Minorities and Breast Cancer


Breast cancer does not discriminate. Any woman of any race can get it. But what many might not know is that minorities such as African Americans, Latinos and Asians tend to develop breast cancer earlier and often have more aggressive … Continue reading

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