Mayo Clinic Study Confirms Stents are Safe for Patients Allergic to Metal

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that cardiac patients who have skin allergies to metals commonly found in jewelry, such as nickel, are at no higher risk for complications if they receive a stent containing these metal components.

Stomach function focus of obesity research

Pharmacological and medical management of obesity have met with little success. Michael Camilleri, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discusses the reasons for these failures.

Study suggests 140 colonoscopies don't equal competency

Professional organizations have traditionally recommended that gastroenterology fellows perform 140 colonoscopies before assessing competency.

Study finds novel drug effective for functional constipation

Affecting nearly 30 million Americans, constipation increases health care costs and diminishes quality of life. Banny S. Wong, M.D., of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discusses a phase II study of A3309.

Study shows potential to prevent hospitalizations in brain tumor patients

In a retrospective five-year study, researchers at Mayo Clinic found that common causes of hospitalization for patients with malignant brain tumors, such as seizures, are potentially preventable.

Research Improves Treatment for Patients with High Cholesterol

Cardiologist Stephen Kopecky, M.D., discusses genetic testing that may allow physicians to predict the drugs and dosages most effective for patients with high cholesterol.