Checkup

Mayo Clinic Checkup
July 2006

Vol. 13, No. 4

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A new beginning
Woman with rare disorder gets life back after stem cell transplant

Vital Signs
The time has come

Operation merit patch
Cub Scouts learn value of organ donation

Standing the test of time
Endovascular technique helps couple battle aortic aneurysms

Clinical Trials
• Stroke
• Prostate cancer

Laser treatment for enlarged prostate

Mayo welcomes new staff
• Neurology, Dr. Jay Van Gerpen
• Cardiovascular Services, Dr. Steven Ung

Building by the numbers

Making Rounds
• Mayo Clinic Health Forum
• Simple Success Series
• Nutrition Cancer Class
• Carpal tunnel surgery and the elderly