
Las respuestas pueden inferir sobre los resultados ROCHESTER, Minnesota — 10 de marzo de 2014 — La noticia de que necesita una cirugía puede suscitar varios interrogantes y mucha ansiedad. Aparte de los detalles sobre la enfermedad misma y las alternativas de tratamiento, ¿qué más se debe preguntar al cirujano antes de la operación? El Dr. Robert Cima, cirujano de colon y recto, además de director del subcomité para calidad quirúrgica de Mayo Clinic, responde: “todo lo que se necesite saber para quedarse tranquilo con las decisiones tomadas para la atención médica”. Usted es quien debe saber qué tipo de procedimiento encaja dentro de su vida y la de su familia, y cuándo realizarlo. Por ello, es importante que usted se sienta cómodo preguntando al cirujano si esta es la mejor opción, si existen otras alternativas y si este es el mejor lugar para hacerlo, comenta el Dr. Cima. “Es su cuerpo, es su enfermedad, y no debe incomodarle hacer preguntas antes de meterse en algo tan grande como una cirugía”. El Dr. Cima sugiere invitar a los familiares o amigos que participen en su recuperación a acompañarlo y preguntar lo que deseen saber. Además, propone añadir las siguientes cinco preguntas a la lista:
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Existen muchos tipos de audífonos, entonces ¿cómo saber cuál es el mejor para uno? Entérese sobre lo que debe tomar en cuenta al elegir los audífonos. Por: el personal de Mayo Clinic Posiblemente haya considerado usar audífonos, pero le preocupa cómo se verán y si realmente van a ayudarle. Enterarse más sobre las alternativas disponibles, qué buscar al comprar los audífonos y cómo acostumbrarse a ellos puede servir para aliviar un poco su inquietud. Tipos de audífonos Todos los audífonos están compuestos por las mismas piezas que transmiten el sonido del ambiente hasta el oído, pero su tipo varía según el tamaño y colocación en el oído. Algunos son tan pequeños que caben dentro del canal auditivo, lo que los convierte en invisibles; otros, en cambio, encajan parcialmente dentro del canal auditivo. De manera general, mientras más pequeño es el audífono, menor potencia tiene, menos dura la pila y mayor es el costo. A continuación se mencionan los tipos comunes: Audífonos que se colocan completamente dentro del canal auditivo Los audífonos que se colocan completamente dentro del canal auditivo se fabrican para caber dentro del oído y sirven para ofrecer mejor audición a los adultos con pérdida auditiva leve a moderada. El audífono que entra completamente dentro del canal auditivo: Es el que menos se nota en la oreja Tiene menos probabilidad de captar el ruido del viento porque la oreja protege al aparato Es fácil de utilizar con el teléfono, en la mayoría de casos Requiere pilas más pequeñas, que normalmente duran menos que las más grandes No ofrece ninguna función adicional, tal como control del volumen o micrófonos direccionales
JACKSONVILLE, Flórida, 12 de março de 2014 — Quando um paciente recebe um diagnóstico indicando que sua doença não tem cura, ele e sua família entram em um processo de mudanças radicais em suas vidas. O tratamento paliativo visa oferecer cuidados completos aos pacientes afetados e a suas famílias. Isso inclui o controle da dor e outros sintomas, bem como a resolução de problemas psicológicos, sociais e espirituais, um trabalho que deve ser feito por uma equipe multidisciplinar de profissionais. Em vista da importância desse assunto, o médico Robert Shannon, da Clínica Mayo de Jacksonville, Flórida, respondeu perguntas sobre esse modelo de tratamento e as diferenças com os métodos tradicionais de cura. Shannon é professor adjunto de Medicina da Família e Medicina Paliativa na Clínica Mayo. O que é tratamento paliativo? A Organização Mundial de Saúde o define como “o tratamento completo e ativo de pacientes, cujas doenças não mais respondem a tratamentos curativos; portanto, o objetivo principal é conseguir controlar a dor e outros sintomas, bem como problemas psicológicos, sociais e espirituais”. Como esse tratamento pode ser descrito? Ele não se relaciona a temas como “a boa morte” ou “como morrer”; em vez disso, se relaciona com “viver bem”, mesmo no caso de uma doença incurável.
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 53 and have never had trouble with my eyesight, but my mother has glaucoma, which I know increases my risk of getting it. Is there anything I can do to prevent glaucoma? How often should I have an eye exam? ANSWER: You are correct that a family history of glaucoma raises the risk of developing this serious eye disease. It is currently not clear if lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of glaucoma, so it is crucial that you get eye exams on a regular basis. A comprehensive eye exam can help detect glaucoma in its early stages when it is most successfully treated. Glaucoma is a disorder that damages the optic nerve. In its advanced stages, it can impair vision and eventually lead to blindness. In most cases of glaucoma, the optic nerve is damaged by a rise in pressure within the eye due to a buildup of the fluid that flows in and out of the eye.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPCPxklEFAk Many teenagers and sometimes their parents think melanoma won't happen to people under 20, so skin cancer cases in children aren't detected as early as physicians would like. To get the message out to kids of all ages about the importance of skin cancer prevention, Mayo Clinic created a cartoon-style public service announcement, "Have Fun in the Sun, But Be Sun Smart." In the PSA, two animal moles enjoy a sunny day at the beach. One is protected from the sun. The other isn't, gets a sunburn that ruins his day and develops a skin mole that sends him to the doctor, who explains the danger of skin cancer and the importance of sun smarts: using sunscreen, skipping tanning beds, seeking shade and getting spots checked. Journalists: The PSA is available for broadcast in the downloads. The song "Sunburn Goofin" All Day is used with permission of Meeko/Big Electric Music.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, 11 de marzo de 2014 — Cuando un paciente recibe un diagnóstico que indica que su enfermedad no tiene cura, tanto el enfermo como su familia entran en un proceso que implica un cambio radical en sus vidas. El cuidado paliativo busca brindar una atención integral al afectado y a sus familiares, que incluye no solo el control del dolor y de otros síntomas, sino también los problemas psicológicos, sociales y espirituales, abordados por un equipo multidisciplinario de profesionales. Dada la importancia del tema, el Doctor Robert Shannon, de la Clínica Mayo de Jacksonville, Florida, responde a las interrogantes que surgen acerca de este modelo de cuidado y sus diferencias con el modelo curativo tradicional. El Dr. Shannon es profesor asistente de Medicina Familiar y Medicina Paliativa en la Clínica Mayo. ¿Qué es el cuidado paliativo? La Organización Mundial de la Salud lo define como “el cuidado total y activo de pacientes cuya enfermedad no responde a un tratamiento curativo; por lo tanto el objetivo principal es lograr el control del dolor y de otros síntomas y de los problemas psicológicos, sociales y espirituales”. ¿Cómo podemos describirlo? No se trata ni de la llamada “buena muerte” ni de “cómo morir”; más bien, realmente se trata de “vivir bien”, incluso frente a una enfermedad incurable.
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Spring break is just around the corner for many students, and as they prepare for the sandy beaches of popular vacation destinations, some are making trips to the tanning salon first ... but at what cost? “Tanning beds emit UVA rays which damage the cells in the skin that can lead to skin cancer.” says Mary Duh (Dew) from dermatology at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare. “Unfortunately, the increased use in tanning beds does create a high risk factor for melanoma.” Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer that develops in the cells that produce melanin (the pigment that gives your skin color). “When exposed to UVA rays, DNA damage occurs and the skin darkens in order to prevent more damage. As this process keeps occurring there is a higher risk of melanoma due to the DNA damage.” Ways to help prevent melanoma include:
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes Use these handy techniques to reduce the fat, calories and salt in your favorite recipes. Sleep tips: 7 steps to better sleep Better sleep can be yours! Consider these sleep tips, such as making a sleep schedule and getting some exercise every day, if you're weary. EXPERT ANSWERS Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking? Like cigarettes, cigars contain nicotine, tobacco and cancer-causing chemicals. Zumba: What are the benefits? Zumba, a dance-based workout, can add variety to your exercise routine. HEALTHY RECIPES Barbecue chicken pizza Fresh fruit kebabs with lemon lime dip Soft tacos with southwestern vegetables Wacky chocolate cake HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Snoring solution: Sleep on your side Sleep on your side to help prevent snoring. Lying on your back allows your tongue to fall backward into your throat, which narrows your airway and partially obstructs airflow. To stay off your back, try sleeping in a tight-fitting T-shirt with a tennis ball sewn or attached to the back. This uncomfortable trick will remind you to roll over. Or raise up the head of your bed by about four inches. Click here to get a free e-subscription to the Housecall newsletter.
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Do you know the incidence of osteoporosis fractures is greater than the annual incidence of heart disease and stroke combined? Also, that there are approximately 2 million fragility fractures per year and that number is expected to double by 2014? Join us Saturday, March 8, at 9 a.m. CT, when we talk with Ann Kearns, M.D., Ph.D., and Sanjeev Kakar, M.D., about osteoporosis. We'll discuss what it is, the symptoms and the risk factors. We'll also talk about how it's diagnosed and what can be done to prevent it. Myth or Matter of Fact: Osteoporosis is only a problem for older Caucasian women. The links below will take you to videos offering background information on osteoporosis. Dr. Kearns Explains Osteoporosis Dr. Kakar Talks About Osteoporosis To hear the program LIVE on Saturday, click here. Follow #MayoClinicRadio and tweet your questions. Mayo Clinic Radio is available on iHeart Radio. Listen to this week’s Medical News Headlines: News Segment March 8, 2014 (right click MP3) Mayo Clinic Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic. The show is taped for rebroadcast by some affiliates.
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