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In 2009, Grace Jeffers of Chicago was wheelchair-bound, having severe back pain and losing control of the left side of her body. She had been ...

After her daughter Hayley had been vomiting an average of 10 times a day for nearly six months, her mother Christine happened upon what seemed ...

I first heard about Hayley Lairmore through a comment card her mom, Christine, sent to Mayo Clinic after their visit to Rochester last December. It ...

While I’m not a musician – or for that fact, musically inclined in any capacity – I now share something in common with Gregg Allman, the rock and roll legend: A second chance at life thanks to an organ donation.

Joseph Murray, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist and specialist in celiac disease, offers an overview of celiac disease and its symptoms as well as its diagnosis ...

Pioneering therapeutic trials to investigate the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in hard-to-treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourettes syndrome are underway at multiple ...

As a nurse who works with stroke patients and their families on a regular basis, I am amazed by the control we can have over our bodies, despite their complexity.

More than 200 clinical research studies are underway at Mayo Clinic for cancer. Your participation is critical since it may help find a cure for the disease.

This Medical Edge Weekend episode features Mayo Clinic pediatric surgeon, Dr. Christopher Moir. Medical Edge Weekend 7-10-10

Diffusion tensor MR imaging (DTI) provides information on the tissue microstructure in the brain. The data generated by this imaging technology may be helpful in ...

Low Platelet Count Not Necessarily a Reason to Postpone Surgery July 2, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: Please let me know if it would ...

A new Mayo Clinic study found that the clinical criteria for mild cognitive impairment is better at predicting who will develop Alzheimers disease than a ...

A Mayo Clinic study may help physicians differentially diagnose three common neurodegenerative disorders in the future. This study was presented at the Alzheimers Association International Conference ...

Prostate Exam — A Good First Step when PSA Levels Increase June 25, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: I have had a PSA of ...

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 ...

Teamwork is critical in Mayo Clinic’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). Working right alongside the team of physicians, Clinical Nurse Educators work to plan and ...

It was a beautiful day in this neighborhood. Mr. McFeely, the beloved delivery man of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” visited Mayo Clinic on June 16. Wearing his signature ...

Mayo Clinic's teen patient education print materials have a new look. The goal of this new design is to help teens engage and take responsibility ...

Dr. Jorge Escobedo of the Mexican Social Security Institute, Mexico City, discusses January 10 Mayo Clinic Proceedings article describing a cohort of patients selected for ...

Larry and Paulette George had never seen a seizure before when their 7 month old daughter, Christina, began having more than 100 seizures a day. ...

This Medical Edge Weekend program features Mayo Clinic physician Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog on Parkinson's disease. Medical Edge Weekend 6-19-10

Ultraviolet Light Offers Benefits for Some Skin Conditions June 11, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it true that ultraviolet light is actually good ...

June 11, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it possible to cure postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)? My 15 year old granddaughter has recently been diagnosed with POTS. Answer: A ...

Mayo Clinic Dr. Todd Baron defines Pancreatic Necrosis and discusses both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for the drainage of Pancreatic Necrosis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mpxcMTo8UA

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new technique known as STATISCOM to identify seizure origins in the brain. The increased accuracy of STATISCOM over the ...

ASCO Abstract Number: 6522 An extract of green tea appears to have clinical activity with low toxicity in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who used ...

Occasional Cortisone Injections Unlikely to Have Negative Affect on Bones June 4, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: What are the effects of cortisone injections ...

As a mother of a two-year old, I know that memories are precious. I spend a lot of time behind the camera taking pictures so ...

Severe Hypotension or Stiff Arteries May Cause Extremely Low Diastolic Blood Pressure May 28, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: What are the causes of an extremely low diastolic blood ...

Crystal M writes from North Carolina: I saw the invitation to share your story in the newsletter and thought that I would share mine with you. ...

Austin Medical Center (AMC) has been named the 2010 Best Hospital Workplace — small hospital category — by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). The honor ...

Sharing Mayo Clinic is a place for patients and employees to share their Mayo Clinic stories. Often patients submit them by email, or as a ...

A Mayo Clinic patient achieved a medical milestone recently when he ...

Investigators at the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center received a five-year, $11.5 million grant to translate research into treatments for women with ovarian cancer. Every ...

Inflammation May Play a Role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome May 21, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: I've read that persistent low-grade inflammation is present ...

Before I became a nurse, I was a patient care technician (PCT) for two years while I was working to pass my nursing boards. I ...