Tag Archives: Medical Edge

Home Remedies

March 23rd, 2011 - 1:03 pm

Chicken soup for a cold. Gargling with salt water to soothe a sore throat. Or a raw steak on a black eye. All are classic home remedies that thousands use. But do they work? That’s what doctors at Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

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Organ Donation Optimization

March 2nd, 2011 - 1:23 pm

In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Darrin Willingham discusses organ donation. To listen, click the link below. Organ donation Optimization Share/Bookmark

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Complications of Diabetes

February 1st, 2011 - 7:20 pm

In this Medical Edge episode, Dr. Adrian Vella addresses the  possible complications of diabetes. To listen, click the link below. Complications of Diabetes Share/Bookmark

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Blood Basics

January 31st, 2011 - 4:29 pm

Being stuck with a needle is no fun, but blood tests are a very important part of your general physical examination. The information doctors get from blood tests provides information on whether or not your body is functioning normally. So, … Continue reading →

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Concussion Recovery

January 10th, 2011 - 1:17 pm

This season the news has been filled with stories about the dangers of concussions in sports like high school football. Doctors at Mayo Clinic say that pulling kids off the field until they have completely recovered is key to keeping … Continue reading →

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Barrett's Study Results

January 10th, 2011 - 1:14 pm

Millions of people know what it’s like to have to run for the antacids after a big pasta dinner. Most of the time heartburn is harmless, but people who suffer from chronic heartburn are at increased risk of a condition … Continue reading →

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Flu Shot Prevents Heart Attack

December 17th, 2010 - 5:18 pm

It’s flu season again, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all people over 6 months of age should get vaccinated. Sure, the flu shot helps prevent the flu, but it also helps prevent something else. Heart attack. … Continue reading →

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Soldier's New Legs

December 16th, 2010 - 5:15 pm

He was serving in Iraq when it happened. A rocket ripped through the truck Staff Sergeant Heath Calhoun was riding in. The explosion blew off both legs above the knees. Unfortunately this scenario is not uncommon for soldiers in combat. … Continue reading →

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Young Man's Transplant

December 14th, 2010 - 5:17 pm

When you’re in your 20s, life is supposed to be an adventure. New experiences, meeting new people, seeing new places. You’re not supposed to worry, “Will I live to see tomorrow?” That’s what a young man named Trevor faced when … Continue reading →

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Rotator Cuff Surgery

December 13th, 2010 - 5:15 pm

The pain of a rotator cuff injury can be bad. Your shoulder aches when you lift your arm up, like when you need to grab something out of a high cabinet, or reach up to brush your hair. Surgery used … Continue reading →

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