Tag Archives: Children

Kids and Sports Injuries


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Amy McIntosh talks about the increase in injuries that kids are suffering on the field of play. To listen, click the link below. Kids & Sports Injuries Share/Bookmark

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Sleep Disordered Breathing In Children


When it comes to snoring and other breathing problems during sleep, adults don’t have a corner on the market.  In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Laura Orvidas tells us how kids can also experience problems. To listen, … Continue reading

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Moyamoya Disease


Dr. Fredric Meyer, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon discusses Moyamoya disease and what to look for when seeking care for moyamoya disease. Moyamoya disease is a rare vascular disorder characterized by the progressive narrowing of the blood vessels in the circle … Continue reading

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Ewing's Sarcoma


Dr. Carola Arndt explains Ewing’s sarcoma, also known as a “sports tumor,” in children and adolescents. Dr. Arndt also explains the evaluation and diagnosis as well as the treatment plan for patients with Ewing’s sarcoma. Additionally, Dr. Arndt explains the … Continue reading

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Hernia Surgery for Children


Dr. Abdalla Zarroug explains minimal invasive surgical procedure and recovery for hernias, one of the most common diseases pediatric surgeons deal with. Dr. Zarroug also explains the role of the pediatric surgeon and the benefits of pediatric patients who come … Continue reading

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Osteosarcoma


Dr. Carola Arndt discusses osteosarcoma which is one of the most common malignant tumors of bone in teenagers and young adults. It has an incidence of 5.6 per million in children under 15 in the U.S. Dr. Arndt also discusses … Continue reading

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Rhabdomyosarcoma


Dr. Carola Arndt, a Mayo Clinic oncologist, discusses symptoms, evaluation & diagnoses, and finally treatment of Rhabdomyosarcoma in pediatric patients. Dr. Arndt also discusses Mayo Clinic’s involvement in the Children’s Oncology Group which studies cancer in children. Through the Children’s … Continue reading

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Pediatric Brain Tumor Research


Dr. Cynthia Wetmore, a Mayo Clinic pediatric oncologist discusses her research at regarding pediatric brain tumors. Each year in the United States, about 2,000 children under 16 are diagnosed with a brain tumor. Brain tumors are the most common type of … Continue reading

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Atrial Septal Defect


Harold Burkhart, M.D., a cardiovascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic, describes the congenital heart condition atrial septal defect (ASD) and discusses treatment options for children and adults. Share/Bookmark

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Anesthesia and Birth Study


Mayo Clinic researchers have found that children exposed to anesthesia during Cesarean delivery are not at any higher risk for later learning disabilities than children not delivered by Cesarean. These findings are recently reported in the journal Anesthesiology. We found … Continue reading

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