Mayo Clinic

Dr. Ayalew Tefferi, Consultant in the Department of Hematology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings describing the Mayo Clinic experience with 1000 patients who have primary myelofibrosis and providing context for the design and interpretation of clinical trials. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00013-9/fulltext

Dr. Toby Weingarten, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester discusses his article appearing in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings which provides methods in which emergency response teams can assess rapidly deteriorating patient conditions that may indicate earlier intervention options. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00005-X/fulltext

Dr. Rodolfo Savica, Neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings showcasing 3 highly successful outcomes in patients with Tourette syndrome who underwent deep brain stimulation. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00012-7/fulltext

Dr. W. Ray Kim, Associate Professor of Medicine and Hepatologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reporting on a 2-fold increase in the incidence of liver cancer during the past 3 decades, primarily in conjunction with the rate of hepatitis C infection. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00004-8/fulltext

Dr. William L. Lanier, Professor of Anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and Editor-in-Chief of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, discusses his editorial appearing in the January 2012 issue of the journal on the redesign of Proceedings and the many exciting new features found there. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00020-6/fulltext

Dr. Jennifer St. Sauver, Associate Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Health Sciences Research at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses her article appearing in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings providing information that will assist patients and clinicians in interpreting variations in PSA levels over time. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00009-7/fulltext

Dr. Abdirashid Shire, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings reporting on the frequency of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection in Somali immigrants. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00002-4/fulltext

Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog, a Consultant in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the December 2011 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings on the effectiveness of treating Parkinson's Disease with carbidopa/levodopa and notes its most effective dosage regimen is tailored to the needs of the patient. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/content/86/12/1211.full

Dr. Ganapathy A. Prasad, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, discusses his article appearing in the December 2011 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings on the use of unsedated transnasal endoscopy and video caspule endoscopy in diagnosing Barrett's Esophagus. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/content/86/12/1174

Dr. Richard V. Milani, Vice Chair of Cardiology at Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, LA, discusses his article appearing in the December 2011 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings on the use of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) with decision support, noting it may lead to improved patient safety. Available at: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/content/86/12/1161