Tag Archives: Radiation

Reducing Radiation

April 19th, 2013 - 7:17 am

In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Ken Fetterly tells us about efforts to reduce radiation exposure for patients and health care workers. To listen, click the link below. Reducing Radiation Share/Bookmark

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Radiation and Angioplasty

September 17th, 2010 - 8:10 pm

In this Medical Edge episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Chet Rhial discusses a study that looked at radiation exposure during angioplasty. To listen, click the link below. Radiation and Angioplasty Share/Bookmark

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Radiation Dose with CT Scan

June 25th, 2010 - 8:56 pm

There have been a lot of misconceptions about the risks associated with radiation dosages and CT scans. Amy Hara, M.D., a radiologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, provides some real answers to questions surrounding radiation dose and when to have procedures … Continue reading →

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Gamma Knife® Radiosurgery

January 14th, 2010 - 7:00 am

Bruce Pollock, M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, describes the use of gamma knife® radiosurgery at Mayo Clinic. Stereotactic radiosurgery uses precisely focused radiation to treat tumors and other abnormal growths in the brain. Share/Bookmark

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Liver Cancer Treatment

August 11th, 2008 - 9:31 pm

Doctors at Mayo Clinic have a new weapon in the fight against liver cancer. It’s a type of radiation that directly targets the tumor without typical side effects. Ricardo Paz-Fumagali, M.D., a Mayo Clinic radiologist, is our guest. To listen … Continue reading →

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