Monthly Archives: May 2012

Bringing it to the patient

May 21st, 2012 - 9:15 am

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By Shawn Bishop | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

We had the pleasure of sitting in on Edie Grossfield’s Post-Bulletin interview with Amine and Bryan. Some untold stories were told and a good deal of the team’s personality came through. The team is watching for news of the Everest ascent … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged altitude research, altitude sickness, Mayo Clinic, Mount Everest, physiology | Leave a comment

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

May 17th, 2012 - 2:45 pm

One in a series of articles on the science of the expedition, this by Doug Summerfield, M.D. and Bryan Taylor, Ph.D. One interesting, and potentially very dangerous, component of Mountain Sickness is the development of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Innovations, People, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged altitude research, altitude sickness, HAPE, high altitude pulmonary edema, Mayo Clinic, Mount Everest, pulmonary edema | Leave a comment

Prelude to an Ascent

May 17th, 2012 - 10:08 am

The North Face/National Geographic climbers are nearing the end of their wait. Talk about patience! The weather seems to be allowing a small window at the end of the “season” for some ascents. The Mayo expedition team members, now back … Continue reading →

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Everest Ascent planned for 25th

May 16th, 2012 - 8:42 am

National Geographic and North Face have announced the decision to abandon the planned ascent on the West Ridge of Everest due to bad conditions. Conrad Anker, head of the expedition, hopes to climb with the team going up the Southeast … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Events, Findings, Innovations, People, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged altitude research, Mayo Clinic, Mount Everest, National Geographic, North Face, physiology | Comments (1)

Reflections of Climbers on Research

May 15th, 2012 - 9:30 am

Research is continuing on the Everest climb. Yes, the Mayo team is back in Minnesota, but now the data crunching begins as equipment is being retrieved via one shipping outlet or another on its way back from Nepal. At least … Continue reading →

Arrival – 5-12-12

May 13th, 2012 - 12:53 pm

The team arrived shortly after 7 on Saturday evening to the delight of family, friends and colleagues. Several TV stations captured the event before everyone rushed off for some private time, American food, and rest. WCCO TV coverage KSTP TV … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Events, People, Progress Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged biomedical research, Mayo Clinic, Mount Everest, National Geographic, physiology, The North Face | Leave a comment

Coming Home

May 11th, 2012 - 5:10 pm

The Mayo Clinic Everest Research team is scheduled to arrive home tomorrow evening, landing at the Minneapolis airport at 7:15. The team will then rest up for a bit and reunite in the lab at Mayo to begin evaluation of … Continue reading →

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“I just need to pick up a few things…on my way to Everest.”

May 11th, 2012 - 12:43 pm

Just before the Mayo research team left for Mount Everest some of the members realized they were short a few items. So our medical researchers (Bryan, Alex and Amine) made a quick trip to the “corner store”. [Shooting and editing … Continue reading →