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Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic
Medical Edge is to other health columns what Mayo Clinic is to other hospitals-virtually unmatched. This Q&A column offers the wisdom and guidance of Mayo Clinic's team of highly specialized physicians, clinicians, specialists and laboratory workers. The column covers a range of health issues and the latest medical thinking in the fields of cancer, heart disease, family medicine, neurology, pediatrics, surgery, women's health and others.
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New blood thinners offer new benefits, but also some drawbacks
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the new anti-coagulating drugs the FDA is approving for atrial fibrillation? ANSWER: Three new anticoagulant drugs can help prevent blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation.
Cochlear implants a good next step when hearing aids are no longer effective
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had hearing aids for decades, but they haven't been very effective for the last year or so.
Lifestyle changes may help lower risk of gout attacks
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are there natural ways to prevent gout attacks or at least lessen the severity? ANSWER: If you have been diagnosed with gout, you can make lifestyle changes that may help lower the risk of future gout attacks.
There are numerous treatment options for hyperthyroidism
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 19-year-old son has hyperthyroidism due to toxic thyroid nodules.
HPV vaccine now recommended for boys
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard that the HPV vaccine is now being recommended for boys. ANSWER: Yes, the quadrivalent HPV4 vaccine is now routinely recommended for all boys 11 to 12 years of age.
A variety of exercises can help improve balance
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 83 years old and have osteoarthritis affecting several joints and a peripheral neuropathy. ANSWER: Yes, a variety of exercises can help improve your balance.
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