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Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths that develop in your pituitary gland. Some pituitary tumors result in too many of the hormones that regulate important functions of your body. Some pituitary tum...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, tingling and other symptoms in the hand and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a compressed nerve in the carpal tunnel, a narrow pass...

The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve in the lower leg and can be damaged from trauma or injury to the leg or pressure on the leg. Symptoms include loss of sensation, inability to hold t...

A nerve biopsy is a surgical procedures to collect and test a sample of abnormal tissues. The biopsy sample is examined in the lab under a microscope. Biopsy results can help the care team determine a...

The cubital tunnel is a space in the elbow that allows for passage of the ulnar nerve around the elbow. This nerve also is known as the funny bone nerve. Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve ...

The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from your spinal cord to your shoulder, arm and hand. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves are stretched, compressed, or in...

Mayo Clinic Health System actively partners with community organizations and agencies to create an environment that promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of those who live, work an...

Mayo Clinic Health System works collaboratively with local partners to regularly assess and address the health needs of its local communities. In Northwest Wisconsin, we work with hundreds of communit...

Mike Krueger’s life began to change before he even knew it. With twin grandchildren soon to be born, Krueger’s wife, Bev, urged him to go in for his Tdap vaccination and a physical. One of...

Like many of us, Leslie Swoboda has struggled with her weight for yea­rs. She'd tried various weight loss programs, dropping pounds periodically just to regain them after falling back into old habits.