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Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic
Retina Surgery for Premature Babies Mayo Clinic doctors work to prevent blindness in babies who are born prematurely. Premature babies (especially those under 32 weeks) are at great risk of retinal detachment. The problem happens because prematurely formed eyes develop scarring which can lead to warpage and then detachment. If detachment occurs, the baby will go blind. To prevent blindness, doctors screen premature babies. If these babies begin to develop scarring, they will perform laser surgery to stop detachment from progressing. The procedure prevents many children from going blind each year. Click here to see video of this story. For further information on ophthalmologic disease, treatment and services at Mayo Clinic go to:
Your healthy eyes: A look inside Premature birth
Body Shaping after Weight Loss Mayo Clinic doctors perform surgery to remove excess skin after significant weightloss. Many patients who lose large amounts of weight often have unsightly, uncomfortable and sagging skin afterwards. This story focuses on a patient who lost 300 pounds without surgery or drugs. The weightloss left her with 15 pounds of sagging skin. After several procedures over a few years, the patient no longer feels like a fat person impersonating a thin one. Click here to see video of this story. For further information on plastic surgery services at Mayo Clinic go to:
Liposuction: Considerations about body sculpting Weight-loss quiz: Brush up on slimming down Surgery for obesity: What is it and is it for you? Are you ready to lose weight?
New Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus Mayo Clinic doctors research new technology that may successfully treat Barrett's Esophagus. Barrett's Esophagus is a change in the cells of the lining of the esophagus that may be the result of years of chronic heartburn. The condition leads to cancer in one out of ten cases. Currently, there is no cure for this condition - only monitoring to be sure cancer does not develop. A new radio frequency ablation procedure burns away the Barrett's cells, leaving normal esophageal cells behind. The technology is being studied at several sites. Mayo Clinic Scottsdale was the first to perform the procedure. Click here to see video of this story. For further information on gastroenterologic disease, treatment and services at Mayo Clinic go to:
Barrett's esophagus Heartburn/GERD Esophageal Cancer
Social Skills for Behavior Problems Mayo Clinic psychologists offer program to help kids with social behavior problems learn effective social skills. The program involves giving children social problem solving skills. It also teaches parents how to coach their children through these tough times. Stephen Whiteside, Ph.D.'s research shows that therapy works better if there is significant parental involvement. Click here to see video of this story. For further information on psychiatric/psychological disease, treatment and services at Mayo Clinic go to:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Beyond shyness: Overcoming the fear of social situations Children's Health Center Mental Health Center
Nurses at Mayo Clinic's St. Mary's Hospital take steps to reduce noise levels in the hospital at night. These steps are the results of a study of noise levels that was prompted by months of patient comments. It turns out that, yes, it may be hard to get a good night's sleep in the hospital, but there are ways to reduce noise levels. Nurses took decibel readings which showed shift change was as loud as a jackhammer. Click here to see video of this story. For further information on services at Mayo Clinic go to:
Get a good night's sleep 10 Tips for Better Sleep
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