Author Archives: tracymccray

Obesity Surgery

May 20th, 2013 - 9:17 am

For Memorial Day Weekend we will feature a previously recorded program with Michael Sarr, M.D. about the surgery for obesity.  Gaining weight, losing weight, dieting and working out can turn into a never ending cycle of frustration for many Americans. … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in Nutrition, Quality, Surgery | Leave a comment

Stroke Awareness and Prevention

May 12th, 2013 - 3:17 pm

Dr. Robert Brown Jr.  join us to talk about Stroke Prevention.   Did you know strokes are the fourth leading cause of death in the US?  Strokes claim the lives of 150,000 individuals every year and leave a 250,000 handicapped … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Stroke | Leave a comment

Shared Decision Making

May 6th, 2013 - 2:01 pm

Dr. Victor Montori joined us on Medical Edge Radio to discuss a different way to approach the topic of health care; Shared Decision Making.  Are patients participating in medical decisions affecting their care?  What does it take to participate in … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in Preventive Medicine | Leave a comment

Brain Tumor Awareness Month

April 29th, 2013 - 8:14 am

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Our guest was brain surgeon Dr. Michael Link and neurologist Dr. Alyx Porter.  Brain tumors can strike anyone at any age and can be malignant or benign.  We discussed symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prognosis. … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research | Comments (2)

Wrist Issues

April 22nd, 2013 - 11:33 am

Golfers know that wrist pain can wreak havoc with your game.  Dr. Sanj Kakar joined us to discuss problems like thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, cysts and tumors that affect everyone, not just golfers!  Also, an update on the YIPS with Dr. John … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine | Comments (2)

Sinuses

April 15th, 2013 - 7:52 am

Dr. Erin O’Brien joined us to discuss the sinuses.  Sinus issues can cause major problems for patients young and old.  We discussed sinus surgery, sinus headaches, post nasal drip and allergy vs. sinus issues.  Also, we’ll find out just what a … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in ENT/Audiology, Sinus | Comments (8)

Headaches

April 8th, 2013 - 9:05 am

This week on Medical Edge Radio, Mayo neurologist and headache specialist, Dr. Jerry Swanson was our guest.  Headaches are a common problem including chronic headaches and migraines.  We’ll talk about diagnoses, types of headache and treatment options. Miss the show? Medical … Continue reading →

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National Youth Sports Safety Month

April 2nd, 2013 - 10:05 am

Dr. Jennifer R. Maynard  joined us to discuss keeping young athletes safe . We discussed concussion and how to recognize it. What should parents know to keep kids safe? What are the latest neurology and sports medicine guidelines? Should every … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Leave a comment

Spinal Cord Injuries

March 25th, 2013 - 7:43 am

Dr. Mark Christopherson joined us to discuss spinal cord injuries. What happens in a spinal cord injury and what’s the most common cause? How can a rehabilitation program help? How close are we to having a cure for spinal cord injuries? … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain

March 17th, 2013 - 8:06 pm

More than 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. On this program, we were joined by two pain specialists, Dr. Tracy Harrison and Dr. Barbara Bruce. What can you do if chronic pain is interfering with your life? Is it … Continue reading →

By tracymccray | Posted in Pain Medicine, Psychiatry/Psychology | Comments (2)