Mayo Clinic Q & A - April 2016 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture safe? What kind of results can I expect after surgery? Are there any alternatives to surgery? ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have quite a few patches of skin that are much drier than others, including on my lower legs, knees and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are over-the-counter allergy medications safe to take year-round? I’ve been taking them for a couple of years, and they seem to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What happens during a spinal adjustment? Can professionals other than chiropractors safely do spinal adjustments? ANSWER: Chiropractors commonly perform spinal ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at age 52. He has been on medication for a few months, but doctors ...

  DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is wearing a brace full-time the only treatment option for a child with scoliosis? What are the risks ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My fingernails are thin, and they tear and split easily. Is there anything I can do to make them stronger? ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with epilepsy three years ago at the age of 29. I’ve been on medication since then and haven’t ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: After a routine blood test my doctor called and said that I have higher than normal levels of calcium in my ...