Archive for July 2023
How long can I live with multiple myeloma? Rafael Fonseca, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Multiple myeloma has a range of probabilities for survival. Find out how Rafael Fonseca, M.D., a hematologist at Mayo Clinic, is striving to find treatments to expand the life expectancy for people living with this blood disorder. What causes multiple myeloma? Rafael Fonseca, M.D. Mayo Clinic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bq9zZX-5B0 Multiple Myeloma Q&A Rafael Fonseca, M.D. Mayo Clinic:…
Read MoreAfter knee replacement, Jennifer Budd conquers four marathons … and counting
Jennifer Budd’s biggest accomplishment is also her biggest heartbreak. Jen, an MRI scanning technician at Mayo Clinic in Florida, started running in 2009 to get into shape and to reduce stress. Soon, running progressed into a passion, not just for her but also for her family. By 2013, she had completed eight half-marathons. But she’d…
Read MoreMind Matters: The Body’s Response to Prescription Stimulants
Source: National Institute on Drug AbuseRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Prescription Drug Misuse
Read MoreLiam Hendriks – Chicago White Sox Pitcher – Cancer Survivor – Interview
Liam Hendriks – Chicago White Sox Pitcher – Cancer Survivor – Interview At 33 years old, the All-Star Major League Baseball closing pitcher is a fan favorite and famous for throwing fastballs at blazing speeds. But, at only 33 years old, at the end of the 2022 MLB season, Hendriks made the sobering announcement –…
Read MoreAll-Star pitcher Liam Hendriks shares how he closed out cancer at Mayo Clinic in Arizona
All-Star pitcher Liam Hendriks shares how he closed out cancer at Mayo Clinic in Arizona At 33 years old, the All-Star Major League Baseball closing pitcher is a fan favorite and famous for throwing fastballs at blazing speeds. But, at only 33 years old, at the end of the 2022 MLB season, Hendriks made the…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – Keep kids safe during summer play
Summer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many parents’ list. There is one place Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Steven Maher hopes they don’t have to visit — and that’s the emergency medicine department. From wearing bike helmets to keeping kids hydrated, Dr.…
Read MorePatient #1 and Other Recollections – Glenn S. Forbes, MD
Former Mayo Clinic Rochester CEO, Glenn S. Forbes, MD recalls the atmosphere around the arrival of the first CT scanner in North America at Mayo Clinic. From the 50th Anniversary of CT at Mayo Clinic Scientific Symposium. Building on the rich legacy of scientific discovery and clinical research at Mayo Clinic, the Mayo Clinic CT Clinical…
Read MoreThe Birth of Body CT – Patrick F. Sheedy, III, MD
Longtime Mayo Clinic radiologist, Patrick F. Sheedy, III, MD, recounts the transformational effects of the first body CT scanners. From the 50th Anniversary of CT at Mayo Clinic Scientific Symposium. Building on the rich legacy of scientific discovery and clinical research at Mayo Clinic, the Mayo Clinic CT Clinical Innovation Center was founded in 2004…
Read MoreCT Technology: The Early Years – Norbert J. Pelc, ScD
Norbert J. Pelc, ScD, Professor of Radiology, Emeritus at Stanford University, tells the stories behind the development of early CT scanners. From the 50th Anniversary of CT at Mayo Clinic Scientific Symposium. Building on the rich legacy of scientific discovery and clinical research at Mayo Clinic, the Mayo Clinic CT Clinical Innovation Center was founded…
Read MoreX-ray CT in the ‘80s and Early ‘90s – Jiang Hsieh, PhD
Retired GE Medical Systems chief scientist, Jiang Hsieh, PhD, reviews the state of the CT industry in the ’80s and ’90s, with a particular focus on the introduction of helical scanning. From the 50th Anniversary of CT at Mayo Clinic Scientific Symposium. Building on the rich legacy of scientific discovery and clinical research at Mayo…
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