Mayo Clinic - Medical Edge Video

The Long Race: Beating Cancer

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:56:43 CDT

It's one thing to want to tackle a marathon. It's entirely another to train for one while going through treatment for breast cancer. Dennis Douda introduces us to one such marathon runner for whom the challenge of getting ready was also about getting well.

App for Dermatitis

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:53:21 CDT

Nine million. That's how many people go to the doctor every year because of dermatitis. It's an itchy, ugly rash you get when you're allergic to things such as additives in skin lotions or detergents. And for many, trying to figure out what products are safe can be daunting — labels can be confusing. A doctor at Mayo Clinic wants to change that. He's developed a smartphone app to make life a lot easier for people with dermatitis. It tells you what products are safe for you and which ones could cause problems.

New Route to the Heart

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:51:01 CDT

Every year thousands of people have cardiac catheterizations, or angioplasties. That's when a doctor threads a catheter to your heart arteries to look for blockages and other issues. If they do see a blockage, they can decide if placing a stent to open it would be beneficial. For years, doctors have used the artery near your groin as an access point for this procedure. But now, some are using the artery in your wrist. Why? Because it may be safer and easier on patients.

Freezing Heart Muscle

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:29:55 CDT

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm problem experienced by millions of people. It's when your heart races, causing dizziness, shortness of breath and fatigue. It also increases your risk of stroke. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are using a new treatment for a-fib. They're freezing heart muscle to stop the racing.

PSA: To Test or Not to Test

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:29:43 CDT

A popular early screening test for the second deadliest cancer in men is falling out of favor. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded there is very little evidence to support routine screening for prostate cancer with a P-S-A test. Why? Here's Dennis Douda for Medical Edge.

Healthy Heart for Life!

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:29:17 CDT

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women. A statistic like that might prompt people to take action. But, there's a lot of information out there and it can all be pretty confusing. Doctors at Mayo Clinic want to change that. They published a new book full of the most important, practical things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease.

Winter Skin Care

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:19:35 CDT

The falling temperatures of winter can be stressful for the largest organ of our body — our skin. Mayo Clinic experts offer some timely reminders for staying comfortable and healthy. Here's Dennis Douda for Medical Edge.

Breathing Freely

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:43:50 CDT

Breathing. We rarely give it a thought, because we don't have to. Our brain signals our body to do it automatically. Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries can disconnect the signal. Then what? At Mayo Clinic, technology may be able to take over the job. Here's Dennis Douda for Medical Edge.

Chemo Targets

aase.lee@mayo.edu (Mayo Clinic) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:16:27 CDT

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. If caught early, melanoma can be cured. But once it's spread, the disease can be tough to treat. The good news is that treatments keep getting better. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are using a new surgical technique to deliver high doses of chemo directly to areas that need it, without exposing the rest of the body.