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New technologies are improving pancreatic cancer treatment, offering hope to patients facing one of the least survivable forms of cancer. The Whipple procedure, a complex surgery for localized pancreatic cancer, can now be done robotically. Dr. Zhi Ven Fong, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, says innovations in technology allow surgeons to…
A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your…
An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition often associated with the natural aging process in men. Dr. Scott Cheney, a Mayo Clinic urologist, says it’s a condition where the prostate enlarges over time and restricts the flow of urine. “I like to tell patients…
Dr. Lisa Rimsza is a pathologist, director of the Molecular Diagnostics Arizona Laboratory and researcher with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research specializes in lymphoma, with a focus on developing tests for accurate patient diagnoses and assessing disease aggressiveness. Dr. Rimsza has made significant advances in this field of research. She says having a precise…
It’s a good thing that you’ve gotten a lot of attention from the public. The actual fact is that you can find a lot of people who are not able to get a good deal on a lot of things. The actual fact is that you can find a lot…
Blood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one’s health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about a person’s health. One of the most frequently ordered tests is a CBC, or complete blood cell count, which tells you the different cells that…
With the progress of the pace of survival, more and more women often stay up late because of work, in fact, the impact of staying up late on the female body is very big, it is easy to cause the body sub debilitating, overnight body overdraft not only affects the…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized as an industry leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth. The national organization honors hospitals and healthcare systems annually for their achievements and…
The period of menstruation is an extraordinary period for women, once a month, however, if you do not pay attention to the body’s care in daily life, in the period of menstruation will cause severe abdominal pain, less symptomatic women only a slight abdominal pain, if the symptoms are significant,…
PHOENIX — For snowbirds who need joint replacement surgery, places like Arizona and Florida offer an enticing prospect in the dead of winter — the opportunity to recuperate in a warmer climate without fear of slipping and falling on ice. Snowbirds are people who typically seek out warm winter climates…