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Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic
Every year thousands of cancer patients undergo radiation therapy to kill tumors. During treatment radiation can spill over and damage normal tissue or organs nearby. Now, a new radiation therapy technique allows doctors to treat cancer tumors with higher doses of radiation without destroying surrounding tissue. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL: Appointment information for Canadian patients: 888-441-2133
Research announced this week at Mayo Clinic appears to be saving the lives of people with a rare liver bile duct cancer. The treatment involves a combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and liver transplantation. Results show it seems to be working for people who catch their disease early. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL: Appointment information for Canadian patients: 888-441-2133
Millions of people worldwide live with a disease that robs them of their independence. It's called epilepsy -- a broad term for a variety of seizure disorders. Thanks to new advances in treatment, people with epilepsy are living fuller lives. In this weeks' Medical Edge, a look at a new device to help control the onset and severity of seizures. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL: Appointment information for Canadian patients: 888-441-2133
Imagine not being able to tie your shoes, brush your teeth or cook your food because your fingers are damaged from rheumatoid arthritis. It's a reality thousands of arthritis sufferers face every day. Now, thanks to new finger implants designed at Mayo Clinic, people who couldn't even sign their name, are able to use their fingers again. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL: Appointment information for Canadian patients: 888-441-2133
Every year more than 8-thousand young people die from unexplained circumstances. Now, researchers have identified a genetic condition that may be the cause of one-third of those deaths. It's called Long QT Syndrome. In this week's Medical Edge -- a look at a new study designed to catch the problem before it strikes. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL: Appointment information for Canadian patients: 888-441-2133 |
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