Author Archives: Elizabeth Rice

Mayo Clinic Patient Creates Documentary to Educate Others on Frontotemporal Dementia

October 19th, 2011 - 8:00 am

In Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), areas of your brain (the frontal lobe and temporal lobe) shrink, causing progressive speech, language, personality and behavior problems, as well as a decline in your thinking and reasoning skills (cognitive skills). It is often misdiagnosed … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery | Tagged frontotemporal dementia, FTD, Neurology & Neurosurgery | Comments (3)

Jesse Jensen’s Deep Brain Stimulation Story

February 15th, 2011 - 3:00 pm

When he was just five years old, Jesse Jensen of Missoula, Mont. began having tics, or involuntary movements, and was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome . The tics were so violent they caused him intense neck pain and kept him out … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery | Tagged dbs, Deep Brain Stimulation, Jesse Jensen, Mayo Clinic, Tourette Syndrome | Leave a comment

Jacob Harpel’s Thanksgiving Story

November 25th, 2010 - 8:55 am

Eight-year-old Jacob Harpel from Glencoe, Minn., was diagnosed with a plum-sized brain tumor the day before Thanksgiving last year. He had aggressive brain surgery at Mayo Clinic in August to remove the tumor; with the surgery he had a 50% … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pediatrics | Tagged brain tumor, Dr. Wetjen, EEG, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, seizures | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Thirteen (Saturday & Thanks)

November 19th, 2010 - 10:59 am

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, written by Dr. Deborah Rhodes. While this is the final update from their trip, please check for additional posts … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Deb Rhodes, DRC, V-day | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Twelve (More from Friday)

November 18th, 2010 - 2:03 pm

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, written by Dr. Deborah Rhodes . “Dr. Sean Dowdy and Dr. Emanuel Trabuco had another long day in the … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International, Pediatrics | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Deb Rhodes, Dr. Mukwege, DRC, fistula | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Eleven (Friday)

November 17th, 2010 - 7:00 am

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week. “We started the morning surrounded by the staff and patients of Panzi, gathered in the courtyard for morning prayers. … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Creedon, Dr. Dowdy, Dr. Fischer, Dr. Mukwege, Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Trabuco, DRC, Lois McGuire, Panzi Hospital | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Ten (Thursday)

November 16th, 2010 - 7:00 am

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week. “In the car on the way to Panzi, we had time to discuss with Dr. Mukwege a plan for … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Mukwege, DRC, Panzi Hospital | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Nine (More from Tuesday)

November 15th, 2010 - 9:29 am

We are happy to report that the Mayo Clinic team in the Democratic Republic of the Congo arrived home safely late yesterday. We will continue to post their updates from the trip throughout this week. “Behind the operating rooms is … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged City of Joy, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Eight (Tuesday)

November 12th, 2010 - 7:00 am

The Mayo Clinic team currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sent the following update: “We set off very early for Panzi. Dr. Sean Dowdy and Dr. Emanuel Trabuco headed to the OR. Their first case was a woman … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Creedon, Dr. Dowdy, Dr. Fischer, Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Trabuco, DRC, Eve Ensler, Lois McGuire, V-day | Comments (2)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Seven (Monday)

November 11th, 2010 - 3:00 pm

The following update was sent from the Mayo Clinic team currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: “We set off early for Panzi Hospital, the car packed with our supply boxes. The drive itself was an adventure. There are … Continue reading →