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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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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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Forever a teacher
Artist and teacher Cynthia Amendt sees her teaching — and her health — reach new levels through participation in a clinical trial. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 1136, 2868, 5279, 5292, 5297, 5335, brain tumor, Cynthia Amendt, glioblastoma, Jan Buckner M.D., Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Cancer Research
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For Better, For Worse
Surgery and an investigational drug give brain tumor patient much more than anyone expected. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 1136, 2868, 5297, 5335, Andy Walch, brain tumor, Fred Meyer M.D., glioblastoma, Joon Uhm, Mayo Clinic
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Jackson Hoeger: Family and Medical Staff Journey Together to Reach Positive Outcome
After fighting cancer for four years, Jackson Hoeger and his family finally feel like they’ve graduated from the school of hard knocks. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pediatrics
Tagged 5236, 5292, 5297, 5335, Dr. Wetmore, Jackson Hoeger, Mayo Clinic, Neural Ectodermal tumor, pediatric brain tumors
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Toddler diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor
When a brain tumor unexpectedly appeared in 20-month-old Jayden Gonzalez, Mayo Clinic doctors responded quickly to remove the tumor and restore his health. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pediatrics
Tagged 1136, 2868, 2871, 3723, 5236, 5292, 5297, 5304, 5306, 5335, Jayden Gonzalez, Mayo Clinic, pediatric brain tumors, radiation therapy
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Rare brain tumor couldn’t stop her
A rare brain tumor couldn’t stop Laurie Beach from enjoying the life she dreamed of. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 1136, 2868, 3723, 5237, 5266, 5279, 5292, 5297, 5315, 5335, brain tumor, germ cell cancer, Laurie Beach, Mayo Clinic, radiation therapy
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Myasthenia gravis – Early detection and right treatment
Early detection and the right medication help Jim Miller live a normal life. That’s the outlook for most patients who have myasthenia gravis, say Mayo neurologists. Continue reading
By margieshepard |
Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery
Tagged 2332, 5292, 5297, 5335, 5418, Dr. Brian Crum, James Miller, Mayo Clinic, myasthenia gravis, Neurology & Neurosurgery
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