February 7, 2012
The Concussion Discussion: Minn. leads way in prevention & treatment,
Playing any sport comes with risks. A wrong move, an unexpected collision, or hard fall can change an athlete’s life forever. Most people tend to associate concussions with professional contact sports – such as football and hockey – but they are increasingly more common amongst high school and youth players in all sports, with lacrosse […]
Tags: "hockey collider", concussions, Dr. Michael Stuart, football, girls soccer, Hockey, lacrosse
January 31, 2012
Tragic teen hockey injuries may lead to changes in sport
In the past month, there have been two tragic spine injuries in Minnesota high school hockey games. Now, parents, officials, and fans are debating over how the rough sport can be made more safe…Dr. Michael Stuart, a professor and vice chairman in the department of orthopedics and co-director of the Sports Medicine Center at the […]
Tags: Department of Orthopedics, Dr. Michael Stuart, Hockey, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, spine injuries
January 30, 2012
After tragic teen hockey injuries, can a rough sport become safer?
Two tragic spine injuries in Minnesota high school hockey games in the last month have sparked debate among parents, officials, and fans over how the rough sport can be made safer …But rules changes are ineffective unless they’re enforced, said Dr. Michael Stuart, a professor and vice chairman in the department of orthopedics and co-director […]
Tags: Department of Orthopedics, Dr. Michael Stuart, Hockey, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, spine injuries
January 25, 2012
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights
January 25, 2012 Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Whitney Benedett with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Thank you. Karl Oestreich, manager enterprise media relations oestreich.karl@mayo.edu […]
Tags: alzheimer's disease, Brian Rolston, concussions, Diane Dressel, Dr. Elizabeth Seaquist, Dr. Martha Hartz, Dr. Michael Stuart, Dr. Robert Rizza, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Mayo Clinic in the News, MPR, National Alzheimer's Project Act
January 24, 2012
Costly concussions continue to confound NHL
When New York Islanders veteran forward Brian Rolston had his “bell rung” earlier this season, he didn’t know he had a concussion until he realized he didn’t have answers for simple questions…Michael Stuart of the Mayo Clinic, USA Hockey’s chief medical officer, believes the strides in treating concussion have been made “in communicating better to […]
Tags: Brian Rolston, concussions, Dr. Michael Stuart, USA Hockey
January 19, 2012
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Summary
January 19, 2012 Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to benedett.whitney@mayo.edu with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Thank you. Karl Oestreich, manager enterprise media relations oestreich.karl@mayo.edu […]
Tags: alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, american heart association, Bill Clinton, Cholera, Dr. John Wilson, Dr. Michael Stuart, Dr. Raymond Gibbons, Dr. Richard Hurt, Dr. Ron Petersen, Dr. Victor Montori, Dr. Yogish Kudva
January 16, 2012
Headaches put Crosby back on sidelines
Sidney Crosby is the face of the National Hockey League, but once again, his head has become the issue. Crosby, the Penguins’ star center who missed 11 months because of a concussion, is out indefinitely because of recurring symptoms, the team announced on Monday…Dr. Michael Stuart, a professor of orthopedics at the Mayo Clinic in […]
Tags: Dr. Michael Stuart
February 19, 2010
Postcard from Vancouver: Greetings from the Olympic Village
Greetings from the Olympic Village Vancouver, temporary home to over 2000 hockey, figure skating, speed skating, freestyle skiing, snowboarding and curling athletes from around the world… We have our own medical clinic, which is staffed by United States Olympic Committee athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and physicians. Post-Bulletin, by Dr. Michael […]
February 15, 2010
Health beat: Mayo doc takes on Olympic challenge
Not to sound ghoulish, but Dr. Michael Stuart will be standing by at the Olympic Games in Vancouver, waiting for something to go dreadfully wrong. T he Rochester doctor has spent about 25 years patching up injured hockey players in his spare time. Today, he’s heading north as the U.S. men’s ice hockey team […]
Tags: Dr. Michael Stuart, Hockey, Olympics