Mayo Clinic Q & A - November 2017 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an 83-year-old woman on warfarin because of atrial fibrillation, and I recently was diagnosed with a fibroelastoma. Could you give me a little ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes hip impingement, and will the pain worsen over time? How is it treated? ANSWER: Hip impingement can happen for ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How long are the effects of liposuction supposed to last, and how does it affect the skin around it? Is it true ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that long QT syndrome is quite common. What is it, and how is it diagnosed? I have read that ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Do puzzles and other activities or apps that claim to lower one’s risk of developing dementia actually work? Are there other things ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why is ovarian cancer almost always diagnosed when it’s already late-stage? Are there any tests that can help health care providers detect ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that fish oil or an omega-3 supplement can help people with dry eyes? If I decide to take them, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How big of a role does genetics play in weight? If you are predisposed to obesity because of your genes, how effective ...