Checkup

Mayo Clinic Checkup
April 2005

Vol. 12, No. 2

Read the PDF version.

Breathing easy
Special lung surgery improves quality of life for some emphysema patients

Vital Signs
The "rest" of the story

Minimally invasive breast augmentation
Minimal scarring and quicker recovery make endoscopic breast augmentation appealing

Eliminating uterine fibroids without hysterectomy
Minimally invasive procedure provides effective alternative

Mayo's liver transplant program ranked nation's largest

Procedure suite opens at St. Luke's Hospital
New interventional radiology suite offers comfort, convenience to more patients

Volunteers sought for stress urinary incontinence study

Do you suffer from recurring stomach pain?
Mayo Clinic is seeking volunteers for a study on recurring stomach pain

People with active Crohn's disease sought to test new medication

Are you being treated for osteoporosis?
Mayo Clinic is seeking volunteers for a study on osteoporosis

Mayo Clinic volunteers: more than meets the eye

Mayo welcomes new staff
Neuroscience, Dr. Christopher G. Janus
Psychiatry & Psychology, Dr. Beth K. Rush
Radiology, Dr. Eric M. Walser

Making Rounds
Upcoming health seminars
Simple Success Series
Mayo's a great place to work