Health & Wellness - November 2010 Archives

Despite Similarities, NMO and MS Take Different Courses, Require Different Treatments November 26, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: What can you tell me about ...

Rare Muscle and Skin Disorder Can Be Difficult to Treat November 26, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: My ten-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with ...

Pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints. All are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But because these symptoms come and go, the condition can sometimes be ...

This Mayo Clinic Medical Edge Weekend episode is a "best of" with Dr. Eric Ahlskog talking about Parkinson's Disease. Medical Edge Weekend 11-27-10 To watch a video of Dr. Ahlskog ...

For Most, Screening for Colon Cancer Should Begin at Age 50 November 19, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband turned 50 last week. ...

November 19, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: Can methylprednisolone relieve shortness of breath for a person with emphysema? Answer: Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation in people ...

Adverse Effects of Scoliosis Depend on Magnitude of the Curvature November 12, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis as ...

Dr. Brian Crum, a Mayo Clinic Neurologist talks about the diagnosis and treatment of ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes degeneration ...

In this Medical Edge episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Adrian Vella discusses the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. To listen, click the link below. Type ...