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Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and, sometimes, loss of conscious...

Almost everyone experiences at least one headache at some time during his or her life. According to the World Health Organization, about 50% of all adults have regular headaches. They can slow yo...

Neurosurgeons at Mayo Clinic Health System – Northland in Barron are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, including your brain, spinal cord and spinal column, as ...

Our surgeons perform a wide range of specialized procedures and are involved in the diagnosis and management of diseases which affect the organ systems below. Many of these procedures can be performed...

If you're going to have surgery in Barron, taking these simple steps will help ensure a safe surgery and quick recovery: If you smoke, quit Or at least cut down before surgery. People who don&rsq...

You hear it called “pulse ox.” You see hospitalized patients wearing it — a plastic clip with a light attached to their finger. What is pulse ox? A pulse oximeter helps assess y...

The veins and arteries are your body’s highways that allow blood to flow efficiently from your heart to every other region of the body and back again. You can experience trouble if your blood is...

Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. The PHIL Award honors the unsung heroes in the respiratory therapy profession who understand that each breath matters. The PHIL ...

Does your bladder control your life? Do you leak when you laugh, cough or sneeze? Loss of bladder control, known as urinary incontinence, is common but does not have to be normal part of life. Urinary...

Like cardiac rehab, learning breathing and relaxation techniques can help you can better cope with stressful situations and maximize your energy level. Our respiratory therapists in Barron and your mo...