Dr. Donald Jenkins Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ News Resources Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:44:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 High Blood Pressure/Clot Stabilizer/Holiday Allergies: Mayo Clinic Radio https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/high-blood-pressureclot-stabilizerholiday-allergies-mayo-clinic-radio/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:36:08 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=78958 It's estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. An important part of managing hypertension is blood pressure monitoring. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, hypertension specialist Dr. Stephen Textor explains how you can track your blood pressure at home. Also on the program, emergency medicine specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins describes how a drug […]

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]]> It's estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. An important part of managing hypertension is blood pressure monitoring. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, hypertension specialist Dr. Stephen Textor explains how you can track your blood pressure at home. Also on the program, emergency medicine specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins describes how a drug that was designed to save lives on the battlefield is now being used to control blood loss during routine surgery. And, are you allergic to your Christmas tree? Allergy specialist Dr. Rohit Divekar has tips for handling allergies that turn up during the holidays.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2015/12/MayoClinicRadio-12-19-15-PODCAST.mp3 Mayo Clinic Radio: High Blood Pressure/Clot Stabilizer/Holiday Allergies https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-high-blood-pressureclot-stabilizerholiday-allergies-2/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 21:00:19 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=79099 It's estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. An important part of managing hypertension is blood pressure monitoring. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, hypertension specialist Dr. Stephen Textor explains how you can track your blood pressure at home. Also on the program, emergency medicine specialist Dr. Donald […]

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It's estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. An important part of managing hypertension is blood pressure monitoring. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, hypertension specialist Dr. Stephen Textor explains how you can track your blood pressure at home. Also on the program, emergency medicine specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins describes how a drug that was designed to save lives on the battlefield is now being used to control blood loss during routine surgery. And, are you allergic to your Christmas tree? Allergy specialist Dr. Rohit Divekar has tips for handling allergies that turn up during the holidays.

Myth or Matter-of-Fact: Your blood pressure is normal if it's below 120/80 mm Hg.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2015/12/Blood-pressure-concept-1-x-1.jpg https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2015/12/Blood-pressure-concept-16-x-9.jpg Mayo Clinic Radio: High Blood Pressure/Clot Stabilizer/Holiday Allergies https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-high-blood-pressureclot-stabilizerholiday-allergies/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:57:40 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=78780 It's estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. An important part of managing hypertension is blood pressure monitoring. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, hypertension specialist Dr. Stephen Textor explains how you can track your blood pressure at home. Also on the program, emergency medicine specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins describes how a drug […]

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]]> It's estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. An important part of managing hypertension is blood pressure monitoring. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, hypertension specialist Dr. Stephen Textor explains how you can track your blood pressure at home. Also on the program, emergency medicine specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins describes how a drug that was designed to save lives on the battlefield is now being used to control blood loss during routine surgery. And, are you allergic to your Christmas tree? Allergy specialist Dr. Rohit Divekar has tips for handling allergies that turn up during the holidays.

Myth or Matter-of-Fact: Your blood pressure is normal if it's below 120/80 mm Hg.

Listen to the program at 9:05 a.m. CT, Saturday, December 19.

Miss the show?  Here's the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

Follow #MayoClinicRadio and tweet your questions.

Mayo Clinic Radio is available on iHeartRadio.

Mayo Clinic Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

Access archived shows.

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]]> Emergency Blood on Mayo One Flight Saves Mother’s Life https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/emergency-blood-on-mayo-one-flight-saves-mothers-life/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:42:05 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=76544 In an emergency, getting people to the hospital quickly is essential. But, experts at Mayo Clinic say the care patients get along the way is just as important. That was certainly the case for a Minnesota mother, whose life was saved because the Mayo One medical helicopter that came to get her was stocked with […]

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In an emergency, getting people to the hospital quickly is essential. But, experts at Mayo Clinic say the care patients get along the way is just as important. That was certainly the case for a Minnesota mother, whose life was saved because the Mayo One medical helicopter that came to get her was stocked with something most air ambulances don't carry, packed red blood cells and plasma. Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.

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]]> Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. A slight tremor in one hand is often the first outward sign of Parkinson's. And, while there is no cure, there are medications and other treatments that can effectively manage its signs and symptoms. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, neurologist Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog discusses treating Parkinson's. Dr. Ahlskog is the author of the new book, The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book: Partnering with Your Doctor to Get the Most from Your Medications. Also on the program, ophthalmologist Dr. Sophie Bakri explains the alarming symptoms of retinal detachment ... and why it's critical to get immediate treatment. And trauma and critical care specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins has advice for parents on keeping children safe this Halloween.

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2015/10/MayoClinicRadio-10-31-15-PODCAST.mp3 Brain Tumors/Rotator Cuff Injury/Fireworks Safety: Mayo Clinic Radio https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/brain-tumorsrotator-cuff-injuryfireworks-safety-mayo-clinic-radio/ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:57:16 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=67488 According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 23,000 new cases of brain cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. last year. Of those, about one-third were gliomas ... a type of brain cancer that's particularly hard to treat. On this week's program, Dr. Robert Jenkins, a pathologist and specialist in laboratory genetics, explains new research that may lead to […]

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]]> According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 23,000 new cases of brain cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. last year. Of those, about one-third were gliomas ... a type of brain cancer that's particularly hard to treat. On this week's program, Dr. Robert Jenkins, a pathologist and specialist in laboratory genetics, explains new research that may lead to more effective treatments for gliomas. And scientist Dr. Richard Vile describes how a teenage girl with brain cancer changed the focus of his research. Also on the program, orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Sperling talks about rotator cuff injury ... what it is and how it's repaired. And, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that about 240 people go to the emergency room each day during the weeks around the Fourth of July with fireworks-related injuries. Surgeon and trauma specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins discusses the hazards of using fireworks at home.

Here's the podcast: MayoClinicRadio 06-27-15 PODCAST

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]]> https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2015/06/MayoClinicRadio-06-27-15-PODCAST.mp3 Keep Your Summer Safe and Injury Free + SAVING LIVES WITH GUS: Fireworks Safety https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/keep-your-summer-safe-and-injury-free-saving-lives-with-gus-fireworks-safety-2/ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:48:51 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=67693 With the 4th of July holiday week coming up, experts at Mayo Clinic are offering up some injury prevention tips on some of the most common reasons that send people to the emergency department this time of year. Consume alcohol in moderation. Imbibing too much alcohol can lead to questionable decision-making, slowed reflexes and false confidence – traits that […]

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With the 4th of July holiday week coming up, experts at Mayo Clinic are offering up some injury prevention tips on some of the most common reasons that send people to the emergency department this time of year.

  • Consume alcohol in moderation. Imbibing too much alcohol can lead to questionable decision-making, slowed reflexes and false confidence – traits that are dangerous in nearly any outdoor activity during the summer months.
  • Never assume a campfire or bonfire is completely out. On more than one occasion, fire-happy campers have been known to dump gasoline or other extremely flammable liquids on fires that look like they are out or smoldering and ended up with third-degree burns. Children and adults make trips to the emergency room every summer after stepping into fire pits they thought were cool.
  • Always wear a helmet when biking, motorcycling, horseback riding or on an ATV. This is like wearing a seat belt in a car – an absolute must. Riders of all kinds can sustain serious injuries in an accident, but survival chances grow exponentially when a helmet is worn.
  • Be extra alert when operating a boat or personal watercraft.  Watch out for other boaters, water-skiers and swimmers. Every year, patients are brought to the emergency department after getting tangled up in a boat propeller. And always wear a life jacket.
  • Avoid fireworks. Even sparklers – thought to be relatively safe – can lead to blindness and serious burns. Other larger fireworks can leave users without fingers and even limbs. Hearing loss is common among fireworks users as well. Children must be closely supervised at all times around any kind of fireworks.

Journalists: The 'Saving Lives With Gus' video and sound bites with Dr. Jenkins are available in the downloads.

SAVING LIVES WITH GUS: Fireworks Safety


INTERVIEW SOUND BITES WITH DR. JENKINS
Mayo Clinic trauma specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins says, as you might expect, staying safe comes down to planning ahead and using common sense.

/// Sound Bite  SUMMER SAFETY INJURY PREVENTION (Dr. Donald Jenkins, Mayo Clinic Trauma Expert)  
"If you go out and you ride your motorcycle too fast and you’re not wearing a helmet and the proper protective equipment.  If you’re intoxicated and climbing up on a ladder. If you’re not watching your child around the lawn mower, those aren't accidents.  Those are injuries that were sustained that were preventable."  TRT  :20

While a backyard fireworks display may seem fun, Mayo Clinic physicians are advising everyone to leave them to the professionals. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors see dozens of patients with severe injuries as a direct result of using fireworks, including severe burns and hearing loss.  Dr. Jenkins says it's common for him to treat hand and facial injuries this time of year.

/// Sound Bite  SUMMER SAFETY FIREWORKS INJURIES (Dr. Donald Jenkins, Mayo Clinic Trauma Expert) "It’s because they’re getting up close to the firework or they’re lighting the firework and the fuse is too short or they hold onto it for too long a period of time.  And it explodes in their hand. It can cause facial burns, eye injuries and amputation of fingers or the hand."  TRT :19

Dr. Jenkins says fire pits and campfires also send a lot of people to the hospital in the summertime. Even when the campfire burns down to ashes, treat it with caution.

/// Sound Bite  SUMMER SAFETY CAMPFIRE INJURIES (Dr. Donald Jenkins, Mayo Clinic Trauma Expert)  "People stumble and fall into the fire pit and get burned, children especially. And again, those who have probably had too much to drink are at greatest risk.   We see dozens of patients with burn injuries related to those kind of things."  TRT :16
Finally, Dr. Jenkins says whether you're riding motorcycles or bicycles, skateboarding or horseback riding, many tragedies could be prevented by wearing a helmet to protect against lifelong disability from traumatic brain injury.

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]]> Mayo Clinic Radio: Brain Tumors/Rotator Cuff Injury/Fireworks Safety https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-radio-brain-tumorsrotator-cuff-injuryfireworks-safety/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:18:47 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=67174 According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 23,000 new cases of brain cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. last year. Of those, about one-third were gliomas ... a type of brain cancer that's particularly hard to treat. On this week's program, Dr. Robert Jenkins, a pathologist and specialist in laboratory genetics, explains new research that may lead to […]

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]]> According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 23,000 new cases of brain cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. last year. Of those, about one-third were gliomas ... a type of brain cancer that's particularly hard to treat. On this week's program, Dr. Robert Jenkins, a pathologist and specialist in laboratory genetics, explains new research that may lead to more effective treatments for gliomas. And scientist Dr. Richard Vile describes how a teenage girl with brain cancer changed the focus of his research. Also on the program, orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Sperling talks about rotator cuff injury ... what it is and how it's repaired. And, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that about 240 people go to the emergency room each day during the weeks around the Fourth of July with fireworks-related injuries. Surgeon and trauma specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins discusses the hazards of using fireworks at home.

Myth or Matter-of-Fact: Research shows that of the different types of gliomas, all are genetically the same.

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]]> Father’s Day Gift Tourniquet Comes in Handy! https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fathers-day-gift-tourniquet-comes-in-handy/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:35:17 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=66378 With Father’s Day coming up, everyone wants to give Dad something he can really use. So, how about a gift that might even save his life? That was the idea behind a Mayo Clinic nurse’s gift; a tourniquet, of all things! Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.   [TRT 2:29] Journalists, a […]

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With Father’s Day coming up, everyone wants to give Dad something he can really use. So, how about a gift that might even save his life? That was the idea behind a Mayo Clinic nurse’s gift; a tourniquet, of all things! Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.   [TRT 2:29]

Journalists, a broadcast quality package and a how-to video demonstrating proper tourniquet use are available in the downloads.

  • To read the Father's Day Tourniquet script, click here.
  • To read a transcript of Dr. Jenkins' comments, click here.
  • To see Dr. Jenkins demonstrate how to use a tourniquet properly in an emergency, click here.

 

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]]> Keep Your Summer Safe and Injury Free + SAVING LIVES WITH GUS: Fireworks Safety https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/keep-your-summer-safe-and-injury-free-saving-lives-with-gus-fireworks-safety/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:00:03 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=46327 SAVING LIVES WITH GUS: Fireworks Safety With the 4th of July holiday week coming up, experts at Mayo Clinic are offering up some injury prevention tips on some of the most common reasons that send people to the emergency department this time of year. Consume alcohol in moderation. Imbibing too much alcohol can lead to questionable decision-making, slowed reflexes […]

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SAVING LIVES WITH GUS: Fireworks Safety

With the 4th of July holiday week coming up, experts at Mayo Clinic are offering up some injury prevention tips on some of the most common reasons that send people to the emergency department this time of year.

  • Consume alcohol in moderation. Imbibing too much alcohol can lead to questionable decision-making, slowed reflexes and false confidence – traits that are dangerous in nearly any outdoor activity during the summer months.
  • Never assume a campfire or bonfire is completely out. On more than one occasion, fire-happy campers have been known to dump gasoline or other extremely flammable liquids on fires that look like they are out or smoldering and ended up with third-degree burns. Children and adults make trips to the emergency room every summer after stepping into fire pits they thought were cool.
  • Always wear a helmet when biking, motorcycling, horseback riding or on an ATV. This is like wearing a seat belt in a car – an absolute must. Riders of all kinds can sustain serious injuries in an accident, but survival chances grow exponentially when a helmet is worn.
  • Be extra alert when operating a boat or personal watercraft.  Watch out for other boaters, water-skiers and swimmers. Every year, patients are brought to the emergency department after getting tangled up in a boat propeller. And always wear a life jacket.
  • Avoid fireworks. Even sparklers – thought to be relatively safe – can lead to blindness and serious burns. Other larger fireworks can leave users without fingers and even limbs. Hearing loss is common among fireworks users as well. Children must be closely supervised at all times around any kind of fireworks.

Journalists: The 'Saving Lives With Gus' video and sound bites with Dr. Jenkins are available in the downloads.

Mayo Clinic trauma specialist Dr. Donald Jenkins says, as you might expect, staying safe comes down to planning ahead and using common sense.
/// Sound Bite  SUMMER SAFETY INJURY PREVENTION (Dr. Donald Jenkins, Mayo Clinic Trauma Expert)  
"If you go out and you ride your motorcycle too fast and you’re not wearing a helmet and the proper protective equipment.  If you’re intoxicated and climbing up on a ladder. If you’re not watching your child around the lawn mower, those aren't accidents.  Those are injuries that were sustained that were preventable."  TRT  :20

While a backyard fireworks display may seem fun, Mayo Clinic physicians are advising everyone to leave them to the professionals. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors see dozens of patients with severe injuries as a direct result of using fireworks, including severe burns and hearing loss.  Dr. Jenkins says it's common for him to treat hand and facial injuries this time of year.

/// Sound Bite  SUMMER SAFETY FIREWORKS INJURIES (Dr. Donald Jenkins, Mayo Clinic Trauma Expert) "It’s because they’re getting up close to the firework or they’re lighting the firework and the fuse is too short or they hold onto it for too long a period of time.  And it explodes in their hand. It can cause facial burns, eye injuries and amputation of fingers or the hand."  TRT :19

Dr. Jenkins says fire pits and campfires also send a lot of people to the hospital in the summertime. Even when the campfire burns down to ashes, treat it with caution.

/// Sound Bite  SUMMER SAFETY CAMPFIRE INJURIES (Dr. Donald Jenkins, Mayo Clinic Trauma Expert)  "People stumble and fall into the fire pit and get burned, children especially. And again, those who have probably had too much to drink are at greatest risk.   We see dozens of patients with burn injuries related to those kind of things."  TRT :16
Finally, Dr. Jenkins says whether you're riding motorcycles or bicycles, skateboarding or horseback riding, many tragedies could be prevented by wearing a helmet to protect against lifelong disability from traumatic brain injury.

 

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