Tag Archives: Mayo Clinic

Finally! Relief for Unbearable Acid Reflux: The LINX Procedure

June 14th, 2013 - 1:48 pm

Who hasn’t experienced the occasional acid reflux from a particularily spicy dinner or an extra slice of pizza? Nothing that an over-the-counter pill wouldn’t relieve, right? Unfortunately, for seven long years, Shawnee Williams, suffered not a few but daily episodes … Continue reading →

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For patient in Honolulu, Mayo Clinic is just one click away

June 12th, 2013 - 2:57 pm

Living in Hawaii definitely has its benefits — the beautiful scenery, the tropical weather, the ocean. But, what if you are living with a chronic condition and there aren’t any specialists on the island? For Traci Downs, the answer was … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Young Volunteers – W.E. C.A.R.E.

May 22nd, 2013 - 12:14 pm

Volunteering at Mayo Clinic is an awesome opportunity and our Mayo Clinic Young Volunteers here in Rochester, Minn., are proud to be part of this world-class institution. Team Leaders on our MCYV Council wanted to showcase some of the qualities of our volunteers, … Continue reading →

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Surprise amyloidosis diagnosis leads to combined heart-liver transplant

March 22nd, 2013 - 8:00 am

At the end of a routine physical in 2006, Dan Carey’s doctor asked if there was anything else he wanted to discuss. Dan exercised regularly and felt good. Except for one thing. “I get out of breath when I walk … Continue reading →

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Seizure-free after new surgery

March 5th, 2013 - 10:44 am

One of Arden Berge’s most surprising discoveries while he was a graduate student in meteorology had nothing to do with the weather. “I’d been lying on the bed reading, and all of a sudden I looked up and there were … Continue reading →

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Thoroughness is credited by Canadian for early Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

January 17th, 2013 - 1:48 pm

John Henderson of British Columbia is a details man: a Chartered Accountant for whom accuracy and thoroughness are paramount. So while health care is excellent in Canada, about 15 years ago Mr. Henderson, now 62, decided his routine check-ups were … Continue reading →

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Surgery to treat epilepsy leaves woman seizure-free

December 30th, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Carla Huelsmann felt seizures were taking over her life. Surgery at Mayo Clinic gave it back to her. Continue reading →

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Multifocal motor neuropathy

December 30th, 2012 - 8:00 am

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 →

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Scuba diving and fine dining are still on the menu for Miami man with neck cancer

December 29th, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery put Miami scuba diver back in the water. Continue reading →

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An Arm-lifting Success Story

December 29th, 2012 - 8:00 am

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 →

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