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Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Mayo Clinic Radio: ...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/04/16

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal problem that affects more than 30 million Americans. Signs and symptoms can include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas and a change in bowel habits. While IBS is a chronic condition, many people can control their symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle and stress.

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National Donate Life Month- transplant patient...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/04/16

Each April, National Donate Life Month is celebrated to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. More than 110,000 men, women and children await an organ transplant and another person is added to the list every 10 minutes, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Unfortunately, due to lack of available organs, an average of 22 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant. The National Donate Life Month theme for 2019 is Life is a beautiful

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Colorectal Cancer Prevention-Colorectal cancer...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/03/18

Most cases of colorectal cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called polyps. Over time, some of these polyps become colon cancers. Of the cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But it doesnt have to be. Colorectal cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers if people get the recommended screening. These screening tests can find

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National Kidney Month-National Kidney Month

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/03/18

More than 30 million American adults have chronic kidney disease, and millions more are at risk due to diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Chronic kidney disease is a gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then flushed from the body in your urine. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in your body. In the early

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Muscular Dystrophy and MS-Neuromuscular diseases

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/03/18

There are more than 600 types of neurologic and neuromuscular diseases that can affect your nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves that control all the workings of the body. When something goes wrong with a part of your nervous system, you can have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing or breathing. Other problems can develop with your memory, senses or mood. Two such diseases are muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Keto and other fad diets-Keto and other diets

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/03/04

In 2018, the ketogenic or "keto" diet topped the list of trending health-related questions searched on Google. The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. The idea is that getting most of your calories from fat forces your body to use different energy pathways. Instead of carbs for energy, the body burns fat, entering a state called "ketosis." While the ketogenic diet may be recommended for some people with uncontrolled epilepsy to help control seizures, for most people the high fat content

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Structural Heart Disease-Mayo Clinic Radio: ...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/03/04

Structural heart disease is a problem with the tissues or valves of the heart. The valves in your heart control the flow of blood from one part of the heart to another. The mitral valve is located between the two chambers on the left side of the heart the left atrium and left ventricle. There are several abnormalities that can affect the mitral valve. Two common forms of mitral valve disease are mitral valve regurgitation and mitral valve stenosis. In mitral valve regurgitation, the valve leaks

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American Heart Month 2019-Mayo Clinic Radio: ...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/02/13

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America, causing 1 in every 4 deaths each year. Heart disease includes a wide range of conditions that affect your heart, including blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems; and problems with the heart valves or heart muscle itself. Heart disease can be improved or prevented by making certain lifestyle changes, including quitting smoking, controlling your blood pressure and

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Paired kidney donation-Mayo Clinic Radio: Paired...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/02/13

Paired donation, also known as "paired exchange," may be an option when a donor and intended recipient have incompatible blood types, or when the recipient has unacceptable antibodies against the donor's tissue antigens. In paired donation, two or more organ recipient pairs trade donors, so that the recipients get organs that are compatible with their blood type. A nondirected living donor also can participate in paired donation to match incompatible pairs.

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Osteoarthritis-Mayo Clinic Radio: Osteoarthritis

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/01/30

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. Although the underlying process cannot be reversed, osteoarthritis symptoms usually can be managed effectively. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and other treatments may

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Macular degeneration-Mayo Clinic Radio: Macular...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/01/30

Macular degeneration is a common eye disease and a leading cause of vision loss among people 50 and older. With macular degeneration, the center of your retina begins to deteriorate. This causes symptoms, such as blurred central vision or a blind spot in the center of the visual field. There are two types: wet macular degeneration and dry macular degeneration. Many people will first have the dry form, which can progress to the wet form in one or both eyes. In some people, age-related macular

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Treatment Options for ALS-Mayo Clinic Radio: ALS

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/01/30

More than 15,000 Americans are living with Lou Gehrig's disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a progressive neurological disease that destroys nerve cells gradually, causing more and more loss of function over time. It often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in a limb, or slurred speech. Eventually, it affects control of the muscles needed to move, speak, eat and breathe. While there is no cure, treatments

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Organ Donation Story-Mayo Clinic Radio: Organ donation

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/01/22

Organ donation often is referred to as the gift of life. In the U.S., 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. Unfortunately, many may never get the call saying that a suitable donor organ has been found. It's estimated that every day in the U.S., 20 patients die because of the lack of donor organs. While organ donation is often thought of as something done after death, living donation is possible with some organs including kidney and

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Colorectal Cancer Treatment and Prevention-Mayo...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/01/22

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second most frequent cause of cancer death in the U.S. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called polyps. Over time, some polyps become colon cancers. Because these polyps may be small and produce few, if any, symptoms, health care providers recommend regular screening tests to prevent colon cancer. These screenings identify and

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Age Related Hearing Loss-Mayo Clinic Radio: ...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/01/04

Tinnitus (TIN-ih-tus) is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus is a common problem that affects about 1 in 5 people. It may affect one or both ears. The noise or ringing may be present all the time, or it may come and go. Although it can worsen with age, for many people, tinnitus can improve with treatment. Treating an identified underlying cause sometimes helps. Other treatments reduce or mask the noise, making tinnitus less noticeable.

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Lifestyle and cancer risk-Mayo Clinic Radio: ...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/01/04

A 2018 study found that nearly half of cancer deaths are caused by smoking, poor diet and other unhealthy behaviors. This study, which was published by the American Cancer Society, found that 45 percent of cancer deaths and 42 percent of diagnosed cancer cases could be attributed to modifiable risk factors. Along with diet and smoking, the study also cited sun exposure and alcohol use as cancer-causing lifestyle choices.

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New Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer-Mayo Clinic...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/12/11

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, as it typically spreads rapidly to nearby organs, and it is seldom detected in its early stages. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just above 8 percent, but new treatment options are improving those numbers.

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Flu Vaccines-Mayo Clinic Radio: Flu Vaccine

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/11/30

The 20172018 flu season was difficult. More than 900,000 people were hospitalized and more than 80,000 Americans died of the flu during the winter of 20172018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While most of those deaths were in people over 65, the flu also killed 180 young children and teenagers. That's more than in any other year since the CDC began using its current surveillance methods. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new flu treatment for

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Mayo Clinic vs the Opioid Crisis-Mayo Clinic Radio: ...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/11/30

A record-breaking 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017, according to preliminary estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of those deaths were related to opioids. The Mayo Clinic National Health Checkup, which was released in October, found that nearly all Americans say they would choose an alternative to opioid pain relievers following surgery. But, despite the fear of addiction, only 25 percent of patients talked to their health care provider about

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COPD treatment-Mayo Clinic Radio: Causes of...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/11/19

While treatable, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing. COPD is a progressive disease caused by long-term exposure to lung irritants, most often cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease,

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