Mayo Clinic Minute: Closing the gaps in cancer care
2024 could mark a grim milestone in the battle against cancer. In January, the American Cancer Society announced that, for the first time ever, new cancer cases could exceed the 2 million mark. Early detection and the right treatment are among the best weapons to fight cancer. However, today many people don't have equitable access to cancer care because of systemic barriers and health disparities. Mayo Clinic is working to change that with strategic initiatives aimed at health… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 2, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida have found that a newer imaging technique may find subtle changes in heart dysfunction during acute stages of myocarditis and also heart functional differences by sex. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 1, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist
MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all sympt oms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 1, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/wXk1Nj28Hm4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:07) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. The average heart beats 100,000 times… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 1, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Black History Month observances
Mayo Clinic and area community organizations have planned a range of events in February to honor and celebrate Black History Month. The monthlong commemoration is a way to recognize the many significant contributions of African Americans to the nation and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is lighting the Plummer Building at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona; and Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida in red, yellow and green on Thursday, Feb. 1,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Mayo Clinic expert on screen time do's and don'ts for your toddler's brain
The average American toddler spends up to two hours per day in front of a screen, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which has been studying the effect of screen time and media on children for decades. And it's not just TV anymore, with smartphones and tablets becoming increasingly ever-present. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician who is an active member of the AAP, discusses the real effects… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 31, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Save the date! RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics
The need for lifesaving options for diseases with no treatment or cure is great, and Mayo Clinic is addressing that challenge in part with a new conference focused on advancing first-of-their kind regenerative biotherapies. RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics will be held Dec. 9 to 11 at the Ponte Vedra Inn& Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Save the date for an event that will bring together the best minds in medicine, biotechnology and… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 30, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can honey help with coughs?
Coughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be sitting in your kitchen pantry. Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says honey can help soothe coughs for adults and children. But, she says, never give honey to a child under 1. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/15hD2BHRQfY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:56) is in the downloads at the end of this post.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 30, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Statement regarding Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
“Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mayo Clinic's interest in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). Following the completion of the transaction, SSMC will be wholly owned and operated by SEHA. Mayo Clinic and SEHA remain committed to serving patie nts from the UAE, the surrounding region and abroad.” Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mayo Clinic (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 29, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 things your blood can tell you about your health
Blood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about a person's health. One of the most frequently ordered tests is a CBC, or complete blood cell count, which tells you the different cells that are in your blood, how many they are, and whether they're abnormal or normal. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/kpdBa9FKSu0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 29, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
M édica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network
MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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What do you know about pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 27, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Donations needed: Nation's blood supply critically low
Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on the nation's blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, the nation's blood supply is critically low. The organization reports that the weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled and made it harder for the Red Cross to move supplies around to meet needs. January is National Blood… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 26, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: How precise diagnosis of lymphoma offers patients best treatment options
Dr. Lisa Rimsza is a pathologist, director of the Mayo Clinic Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and researcher with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research specializes in lymphoma, with a focus on developing tests for accurate patient diagnoses and assessing disease aggressiveness. Dr. Rimsza has made significant advances in this field of research. She says having a precise diagnosis allows physicians to provide patients with the best possible treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/M6ARKpwlWYU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:05) is in&h...
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 26, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Family history, ethnicity give insights into glaucoma
Glaucoma has been called the silent thief of sight because its onset can be so gradual that you may not notice changes in your vision until the disease is in its later stages. About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma. Half of those people don't know they have the condition. How glaucoma affects your vision Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damages the optic nerve, which sends visual information from your eye to your… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 25, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
