2005

Clinical Update
Volume 21, number 1, 2005

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Clinical Update is a quarterly publication for physicians that highlights trends in the practice of medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

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Carotid Angioplasty With Stent Placement Is an Effective Alternative for High-Risk Carotid Endarterectomy Patients
Carotid angioplasty with stent (CAS) placement is an effective alternative to carotid endarterectomy in high-risk patients. Mayo Clinic has been successfully performing CAS placement since 1996.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Benefit From Comprehensive Care at Mayo Clinic Motility Disorders Clinic
The Mayo Clinic Motility Disorders Clinic has advanced IBS diagnostic treatment and educational services.
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Outpatient Laser Surgery of the Prostate for Bladder Outlet Obstruction Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) is outpatient laser surgery that is emerging as a desirable alternative to traditional surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Enhanced External Counterpulsation: An Effective Noninvasive Outpatient Treatment for Select Refractory Angina Patients
Enhanced external counterpulsation is the only truly noninvasive outpatient therapy alternative clinically available for refractory angina.
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Mayo Clinic Briefings — Mayo Clinic-Led Study Finds Drug Donepezil Shows Modest Slowing Effect on Progression to Alzheimer's Disease
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Mayo Clinic Briefings — Residential Intensive Addiction Program Reopens at Mayo Clinic
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