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Dr. Mark Mewissen, MD

Bio

Mark Mewissen, MD, is director of the Vascular Center at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. He is an expert in Endovascular AAA repair & stenting of lower peripheral artery disease. He is internationally recognized leader in the field of vascular medicine, having invented several of the tools commonly used by vascular specialists.

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Radiology:
    Scientists Gauge Radiation Dose From Trip to Mars

    THURSDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Ever dream of traveling to Mars? There could be potential health drawbacks if you did, including a hefty dose of radiation, a new study finds.

    A 253-day trip to the Red Planet would expose an astronaut to the radiation equivalent of about 40 to 50 whol...Full Article

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    More Focused Radiation Treatment May Work Better Against Brain Tumors

    FRIDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Treating aggressive brain tumors called glioblastomas with smaller, more focused areas of radiation does not increase the likelihood of tumor recurrence, a new study finds.

    Restricting the radiotherapy to a smaller zone also spares the rest of the brai...Full Article