Archive for March 2019
Mayo Clinic Minute: The diet that science shows could help you live longer
Intracapsular Tonsillectomy
Cold Steel Tonsillectomy
Robotic Spine Surgery Renews Scott Walling’s Independence
Last summer, Scott Walling was in excruciating pain, and he could barely walk. Today he’s pain-free and enjoying his favorite hobbies again, thanks to a new procedure offered by Mayo Clinic’s Department of Neurosurgery. One of Scott Walling’s favorite activities is trapshooting, especially because it’s a pastime he gets to share with his children —…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Chronic Pain, Thanks to Nerve Stimulation
Ron Schlicht thought the chronic pain he’d been living with in his right leg was never going to go away. That began to change, however, after Ron came to Mayo Clinic and met the care team in the Pain Clinic. Ron Schlicht lived with the effects of meralgia paresthetica for years. “Depending on the day,…
Read MoreThe Pulse: Body Facts | WebMD
What You Need to Know About Preventing and Treating Pressure Ulcers in the Elderly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of 10 skilled nursing residents will have bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are hard to look at, can be painful and put our elderly parents and senior loved ones at risk for infection. Here’s what you need to know about…
Read MoreEssential Foods for Seniors With Diabetes
Last Updated: March 19, 2019 One in 10 Americans have diabetes and another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing the disease, according to Health.gov. One of the best ways for people with diabetes to lower their risk is to eat right and live a healthier life. Read through our…
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