Tag Archives: Mayo Clinic

Investigating Mysterious Symptoms and Naming the Culprit

January 23rd, 2012 - 1:35 pm

My name is Cindy W. I was recently seen by Dr. Randall Edson in the Mayo Clinic Infectious Disease Department. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Edson! He spent 2 hours with me listening to all the details of how … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Infectious Diseases | Tagged Cindy W., culprit, infectious disease, Mayo Clinic, mysterious, Randall Edson, symptom | Comments (1)

Christmas Miracle: Woman sings opera with new teeth and jaw

December 23rd, 2011 - 11:47 am

After this opera singer noticed something on her chin and asked her dentist to take an x-ray, they found an ossifying fibroma that had taken over all of her lower jaw. Susan Taborn needed to have her entire lower jaw … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged "ossifying fibroma", "Susan Taborn", artery, dentist, fibula, jaw, leg, Mayo Clinic, opera, sing, teeth | Comments (14)

Mayo International Health Program Testimony – Experience in Kenya

December 19th, 2011 - 11:07 am

Mira Keddis, M.D. was originally from Egypt, went to Texas for her medical school training, and came to Mayo Clinic for her residency training. Then, the Mayo International Health Program (MIHP) offered her the opportunity to travel abroad as part … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Education, International | Tagged Africa, Education, fellowship, Graduate, health program, international, Kenya, Mayo Clinic, medical, MIHP, Mira Keddis, residency, school, student | Leave a comment

Mayo Graduate Student – Trip to West Africa

December 13th, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Jason O’Grady, M.D. went to West Africa as part of the Mayo International Heath Program within the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. He recounts his experience in this video. New Sharing Mayo Clinic blogpost: : Mayo Graduate Student … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in International | Tagged Education, fellowship, graduate school, health program, international, Jason O'Grady, Mayo Clinic, MIHP, residency, student, Togo, West Africa | Leave a comment

Before and After Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Diagnosis

December 5th, 2011 - 3:16 pm

Kari Ulrich, a patient with Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), shares her story of struggles before and after being diagnosed with FMD in 2007.

By makalajohnson | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | Tagged coronary artery dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia, Heart, Mayo Clinic, Patient Story, stroke | Comments (2)

Three Strikes … But Not Out

December 2nd, 2011 - 2:21 pm

Personal Background My name is Alfred “Bart” Howe and I am a very lucky guy. I was born 1938 in a small oilfield town in Oklahoma. Mary and I married in 1965 and have two married sons, a grandson and … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Cancer | Tagged Alfred Howe, amyloidosis, Bart, chemotherapy, Dr. Leung, Dr. Morie Gertz, Mayo Clinic, multiple myeloma, Revlimid Trial | Comments (2)

Liver Transplant + Bariatric Surgery = the New Marshall

November 18th, 2011 - 8:00 am

Marshall Curtis was diagnosed in 2009 with end stage liver failure and cirrhosis secondary to Alpha1 Antitrypsin deficiency. Obesity and encephalopathy were additional challenges confronting the Mayo team. He was recommended for a new study program combining a transplant and … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Gastroenterology, Transplant | Tagged bariatric surgery, encephalopathy, gastric bypass, liver failure, Marshall Curtis, Mayo Clinic, obesity, Transplant | Comments (2)

Chris Norton wins Courage in Sports Award!

November 16th, 2011 - 12:03 pm

The below excerpts come from a USA Today article: Chris Norton, a sophomore football player at Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) who suffered a catrostrophic injury in a game last year, received the 2011 CBS America’s Choice Honor for “Courage in … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation | Tagged Award, Chris Norton, Courage in Sports, Football, hope, Luther College, Mayo Clinic, Spinal Cord, Sports Illustrated, Terry Norton, therapy, USA Today, winner | Leave a comment

Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

November 7th, 2011 - 4:18 pm

I went to Mayo Clinic for heart valve replacement surgery on October 13th, was released on the 18th, and can only say excellent things about the: Surgeon Dr. Hartzell Schaff and his staff. The surgery and recovery went smoothly, I … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | Tagged cardiovascular, cv, Hartzell Schaff, heart valve, Mayo Clinic, replacement, Surgery | Comments (7)

Ricky Rinehart: Raising Funds for Cancer Research One Mile at a Time

October 27th, 2011 - 6:00 am

As he biked 213 miles of desert between Yuma, Ariz., and Phoenix in temperatures above 90 degrees, Ricky Reinhart thought a lot about moving forward. Much the same as he did a year ago as he laid in a bed … Continue reading →