Monthly Archives: August 2009

Imaging Dementia


Memory loss, personality changes, a shrinking ability to do daily tasks. It’s not easy to watch a loved one suffer from dementia. It’s also not easy at times for doctors to know exactly what kind of dementia a person may … Continue reading

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Creativity


What is creativity? Certainly, a painter is creative in how she perceives a scene or emotion and puts it on canvas. But just because you can’t paint like Van Gogh, play the cello like Yo Yo Ma, or write a … Continue reading

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Athletes and Heat


In 2008, six student athletes died on the field because of the heat. Four were in high school and two were in college. Mayo Clinic sports medicine specialists say, while death from heat is rare, getting sick from it isn’t. … Continue reading

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Food Allergies


Stomach pain, nausea, heartburn, trouble swallowing : Common symptoms that prompt many people to head to the doctor’s office. But it’s not always easy for doctors to find out what’s causing them. That’s especially true if the culprit is a … Continue reading

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Sponge Counting


It happens in approximately one out of every 6-thousand operations. A surgical team unintentionally leaves something such as a sponge inside of a patient. Doctors at Mayo Clinic want to make sure that doesn’t happen. They’re using grocery store bar … Continue reading

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Hypothermia for Stroke-Extended Interview


Hypothermia can be deadly. Getting too cold from being in icy water or frigid temperatures can cause your body temperature to drop dangerously low. Mayo Clinic Dr. David Freeman, talks about how using hypothermia can help save the lives of … Continue reading

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Protected: Medical Edge Previews – August 2009


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