Category Archives: Research

Brain Tumor Awareness Month


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

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Gates Grant


Dr. William A Faubion and Dr. Joseph A Murray joined us to discuss research at Mayo Clinic being funded in part by a Gates Foundation Grant. The problem is a gastroenterology issue afflicting millions of children in third world countries. We’ll … Continue reading

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Holiday Blues


It’s the most wonderful time of the year; except for when it’s not!  On the most recent program, Dr. Mark Frye  joined us to discuss the holiday blues.  Learn some tips and strategies for coping with the stress, loneliness and … Continue reading

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Mt. Everest Expedition


Our guests on Medical Edge were Dr. Bruce D. Johnson, Dr. Bryan Taylor and Dr. Amine Issa who recently returned from a trek up Mt. Everest.  They were researching what happens to the body when at a higher altitude in the hopes … Continue reading

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