Archive for March 2019
#AsktheMayoMom about Hand Injuries and Congenital Hand Differences in Children
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why a vasectomy is a great option for birth control
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Flu season part two
Heading Forward With Gratitude and Grace
Marisa Bella, right, with her daughter. For Marisa Bella, living with a rare neurological condition meant managing sustained pain and an unnatural head position, as well as dealing with unwanted reactions from strangers. For years Marisa navigated life while suffering the physical, mental and emotional effects of her illness. That all changed in 2018 when…
Read MorePuzzling Symptoms Explained by Hydrocephalus Diagnosis
It took some time to discover the source of the troubling symptoms that plagued Dorothy Sorlie. But once she was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, neurosurgery fixed the problem and allowed Dorothy to return to the activities she loves. For two years, Dorothy Sorlie struggled with symptoms that appeared unrelated and progressively got worse. The…
Read MoreComprehensive Care Makes for a Brighter Future
When Stephanie Van Doren came to Mayo Clinic, she never expected to learn she had a genetic defect that raised her risk for a potentially fatal heart condition. But thanks to her physician’s all-inclusive approach, Stephanie and her family now have information they need to live life to the fullest. Abdominal issues and difficulty swallowing…
Read MoreNeurosurgery Inspires Athlete’s Career Path
More than a decade after nerve transfer surgery restored mobility to his right shoulder, Peter Rechenberg is not only able to do Olympic lifts, he’s using his experience at Mayo Clinic to bring healing to others. Peter Rechenberg loves his job as a home health care physical therapist working with older adults who have been…
Read MoreCut and Dry: Psoriasis in the Salon | WebMD
Majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Close to Her Heart: Rare Tumor Leads to the Right Team at Mayo Clinic
When Alice Alimurung was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening tumor, she embarked on a hunt for a surgeon with enough expertise to remove the mass. The search led Alice from the Philippines to Minnesota and Mayo Clinic, where she found an experienced surgical team that saved her life. For more than 15 years, Alice…
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