Monthly Archives: January 2010

Pediatric Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment


Dr. Elaine Wirrell, a pediatric neurologist at Mayo Clinic, describes how childhood epilepsy is diagnosed and treated at Mayo Clinic. Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system. In epilepsy, the brain’s normal pattern of neuron activity is disturbed, … Continue reading

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Vertebroplasty Study


A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that relief of pain from vertebral compression fractures, as well as improvement in pain-related dysfunction, were similar in patients treated with vertebroplasty and those treated with simulated vertebroplasty without cement … Continue reading

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Mild Cognitive Impairment- Ten Years Later


Ten years ago, Mayo Clinic investigators published a seminal paper on mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Since then, thousands of papers have appeared in the medical literature focusing on this early stage of cognitive disorders. According to Mayo Clinic scientists, understanding … Continue reading

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Mapping the Genome


In 2003 researchers mapped out the first human genome. It led to an explosion of knowledge about why people are different from one another. That meant for the first time doctors could learn more about why one person gets cancer … Continue reading

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Kidney Stones


Dr. Amy E. Krambeck, Mayo Clinic Urologic Surgeon, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment options for kidney stones. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts on the inner surfaces of the kidneys. Share/Bookmark

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Tic Disorders in Children


Kenneth Mack, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic pediatric neurologist, describes symptoms, treatment and concerns regarding tic disorders in children. Trigeminal neuralgia is a nervous system disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for relaying sensory information in the … Continue reading

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Chronic Daily Headaches in Children


Kenneth Mack, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic pediatric neurologist, describes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for chronic daily headaches in children. Share/Bookmark

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New Test for Preeclampsia


Pregnancy is a time of wonder, anticipation, joy and sometimes morning sickness. But for women who develop a condition called preeclampsia, pregnancy can be deadly. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are working to stop this condition from happening. They’ve developed a … Continue reading

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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome


Michael J. Krowka, M.D., Mayo Clinic Pulmonologist, talks about Hepatopulmonary Syndrome: shortness of breath and low oxygen levels in blood due to liver disease that affects the lungs.  Share/Bookmark

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