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Mayo Clinic Heart Specialists Begin Seeing Patients in Dubai
19 Nov 03 | It was announced today that Mayo Clinic heart specialists are now available to see patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with heart conditions through Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.

MayoClinic.com Launches New Uterine Fibroids Health Decision Guide
17 Nov 03 | A hysterectomy, surgical removal of the uterus, isn't the only treatment for uterine fibroids. Women actually may have many options including therapies to shrink or stop fibroid growth or surgical fibroid removal.

Mayo receives CMS designation as a Destination Therapy Facility
14 Nov 03 | Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville has been designated Florida's first Destination Therapy Facility. The designation means that Medicare will reimburse for the surgical implantation of HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist System as a permanent treatment.

A Drink for Your Health? Not so Fast
06 Nov 03 | Is drinking alcohol good for your health? There's been mounting evidence that drinking small to moderate amounts of alcohol may offer some health benefits, particularly in improving cardiovascular health and preventing stroke, and vascular disease.

Bipolar Disorder - Going To Extremes
06 Nov 03 | Either you're high or you're low. Euphoric or depressed. Extremely optimistic or persistently sad. For some people with bipolar disorder, it seems as if there is no middle ground.

It’s Soy Good For You
06 Nov 03 | People are putting soy milk on their cereal, in smoothies and coffee. But what are the health benefits of soy milk?

Botox - It’s Not Just For Wrinkles
06 Nov 03 | Botox does far more than help erase wrinkles. It can help alleviate more than a dozen health conditions and researchers are continuing to find new uses. A purified form of the botulinum toxin, it comes from the bacterium that causes food poisoning.

Vitamin K - A Possible Help For Bone Health
06 Nov 03 | Vitamin K, known for its ability to help coagulate blood, has traditionally had a low profile in the world of vitamins. That's starting to change because of information that shows Vitamin K might be important in keeping bones strong and healthy.

Easing The Pressure When You Fly With A Cold
06 Nov 03 | If a nasty cold coincides with planned air travel, what do you do? It's best to avoid flying if possible. The tiny tube (called the eustachian tube) that connects your throat and your middle ear is often blocked when you have a cold.

Discovery Health Channel Series Offers Glimpse Behind the Walls of Mayo Clinic
04 Nov 03 | Mayo Clinic will be featured as part of a series of national television broadcasts that will begin later this month. "Lifeline: Mayo Clinic," a four-part series on the Discovery Health Channel, will premiere on Friday, Nov. 14, at 9 p.m. CST.

Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover Genetic Syndrome Linked to Inherited Birth Disorder
04 Nov 03 | Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a genetic syndrome -- an inherited birth disorder characterized by learning disabilities, facial malformations, impaired organs and mental retardation. It has been previously misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.