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Author Archives: margieshepard
Multifocal motor neuropathy
When Cecilia Van Gorp began losing movement and strength in her limbs, doctors thought she had Lou Gehrig’s disease. A trip to Mayo Clinic revealed multifocal motor neuropathy. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 5292, 5297, 5335, Cecilia Van Gorp, Dr. Brian Crum, Mayo Clinic, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
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Scuba diving and fine dining are still on the menu for Miami man with neck cancer
Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery put Miami scuba diver back in the water. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Cancer, ENT/Audiology
Tagged 1136, 5276, 5279, 5315, 5335, cancer treatment, John Saviano, Mayo Clinic, radiation therapy, tonsil tumor
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An Arm-lifting Success Story
Harper Blommers could not touch her head because of an injury suffered at birth. After surgery at Mayo, she is now happily dancing like her sister. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Orthopedics, Pediatrics
Tagged 2631, Alex Shin M.D., Allen Bishop M.D., Brachial Plexus Clinic, brachial plexus nerves, Dr. Shaughnessy, Harper Blommers, Mayo Clinic
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Deep Brain Stimulation Gets Police Detective Back on the Job
Jeffrey Hughes is one of the first patients in the U.S. to undergo deep brain stimulation for his chronic headaches — and he is happy he had the courage to make that choice. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 1757, 3872, 5292, 5297, 5335, cluster headaches, David Black M.D., Deep Brain Stimulation, Jeffery Hughes, Mayo Clinic
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Teamwork helps nurse find relief from rare tumor
When doctors discovered a large tumor wrapped around Wendy Cook’s sciatic nerve and extending into her pelvis, she turned to Mayo Clinic for help. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 4705, 5228, 5292, 5297, 5335, 5396, Mayo Clinic, nerve tumors, Neurofibromatosis, Wendy Cook
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Blood type doesn’t stand in the way of donating a kidney to her husband
Ann Beasley was only too willing to donate one of her kidneys to her husband, but their blood types were incompatible. A procedure at Mayo Clinic called ABO incompatible kidney transplants made her gift possible. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Transplant
Tagged 3786, 5324, 5335, 5417, Ann Beasley, Jerry Beasley, kidney transplant, Mayo Clinic
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Carter’s cranium remolding
For Carter Schlink cranium remolding — and the colorful helmet that makes it possible — are a great fit. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Pediatrics
Tagged 5302, 5306, 5335, Carter Schlink, Mayo Clinic, Occupational therapy, Pediatrics, Sherilyn Driscoll
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“I wanted to do something for myself”
Heidi wanted to reward herself for getting through a hard time in her life. Her choice: cosmetic surgery. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 3989, 5187, 5267, 5309, 5335, cosmetic surgery, Heidi Hockel, Mayo Clinic, Nho Tran, Oren Friedman, plastic surgery
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Of Heroes and Gold Medals
John Greller was a swimming hero at the National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games. He gave his medals to his real heroes — his wife, his (donor) son, and the Mayo transplant team. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Transplant
Tagged 3786, 5324, 5335, 5417, John Greller, kidney transplant, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Transplant Center
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Surgery puts an end to life-limiting epilepsy seizures
Surgery to treat epilepsy has allowed Melissa Bruesehoff to enjoy many things that once seemed out of reach — including motherhood. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2589, 5292, 5294, 5335, 5418, Epilepsy, Gregory D. Cascino, Mayo Clinic, Melissa Bruesehoff, Neurology & Neurosurgery, seizures
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