Health & Wellness - June 2013 Archives

In the largest study of its kind, Mayo Clinic researchers found that people who have obstructive sleep apnea – when a person stops breathing ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7KZxIR1t-o When cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted he used performance enhancing drugs, the practice of blood doping hit the media spotlight. But how exactly does ...

Mayo Clinic Children’s Center has again been ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Hospital ...

Instead of wondering what your doctor wrote in your patient record after a visit, ask him or her to read back the notes to ensure accuracy. That's one of five simple steps Mayo Clinic suggests doctors and patients take to improve health care quality. Mayo Clinic defines quality as a comprehensive look at all aspects of a patient’s experience, including excellent care, the best medical knowledge and experience, access to the best technology, and staff demonstrating kindness and hope. Here are five ways patients and care givers can help improve quality: Ask your doctor to read medical notes after a consult Use patient apps to improve access Implement safety tracking systems Take someone you trust to the hospital/doctor with you Include patient photos in medical records Mayo Clinic is recognized for high-quality patient care more often than any other academic medical center in the nation. Through its Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery and other efforts, Mayo continually works to improve cost and quality through measures large and small. The following organizations recognize Mayo Clinic for high levels of quality and safety: U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll; UHC Quality Leadership Award; The Leapfrog Group Top Hospitals; Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score; ACNN Nursing Magnet Status; Consumer Reports Hospital Safety; American College of Surgeons and National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Click here for news release: Journalists: Video for Patient App, Dermatitis App, Anxiety App, sponge counting for safety tracking, patients having photos taken and patients with a physician are available in the downloads

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read a lot lately about regenerative medicine, and I am wondering if there has been any research conducted on uterine, bladder, vaginal or rectal prolapse. ANSWER: A number of research studies have been done to investigate pelvic organ prolapse and the possibility of treating it with regenerative medicine. Currently, Mayo Clinic in Arizona — along with Arizona State University — is involved in research regarding the treatment of vaginal prolapse using the principles of regenerative medicine. Regenerative medicine is an emerging discipline in medicine and surgery, focused on finding ways to boost the body’s ability to heal itself. It examines new therapies and advances new ways to manage diseases that go beyond current medical treatment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIrgp_d7zmA Mayo Clinic is announcing the first stem cell clinical trial for pediatric congenital heart disease in the United States. The trial aims to determine ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBSwtsS21x4 A sea change is sweeping across the health care industry, and pressure to change and innovate is more critical than ever. And as patients’ expectations change, we must evolve our care delivery. Mayo Clinic’s innovation experts, Nick LaRusso, M.D. and Barbara Spurrier, are speaking at the National Healthcare Innovation Summit in Washington D.C., sharing ideas and lessons for other medical institutions on how to fast-track transformation amidst rapid change.

Newly discovered genetic variations may help predict breast cancer risk in women who receive preventive breast cancer therapy with the selective estrogen receptor modulator drugs ...

Uma paciente peruana, Sofía Egües, de apenas 3 anos, afetada por uma escoliose infantil progressiva, recebeu um tratamento denominado Mehta casting (modelagem), com o qual ...

On Saturday, June 15, Sandhya Pruthi, M.D. from the Mayo Breast Clinic discusses "The Genetics of Breast Cancer."  Although many women are still afraid of breast ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Tips for choosing healthier fast foods Is fast food on your menu tonight? You don't need to give up your weight-loss plans for this quick meal. Just be choosy. Expert Answers Liposuction alternatives: Do fat-reduction devices work? Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control Coping with stress: Workplace tips Erectile dysfunction Chronic cough HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Shopping for shades? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage your eyes, not just your skin. Choose sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays. Skip sunglasses that are labeled 'cosmetic' and those that don't offer details on the amount of UV protection. Opt for larger lenses rather than smaller lenses. Better yet, choose wraparound sunglasses. Be aware that while polarized lenses reduce glare, they don't offer any UV protection unless they're specifically treated with UV coating.

Treatment Of Gallstones With "Cleanse" Not Shown To Be Effective June 7, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: I have been diagnosed with gallstones. I ...