Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo says 'planning, practice, positivity' keys to overcoming holiday stress
ST. JAMES, Minn. – The holiday season is upon us once again, and we all know how easy it is to get caught up in the stress and chaos of it all. Already demanding lives become even more hectic as Thanksgiving cooking rolls into hectic shopping and then preparation for holiday events. For many people, the result can be overwhelming. "The key here is to get ahead of the stress as much as possible by… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates using comprehensive strategy
Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through a combination intervention approach, a new Mayo Clinic study finds. The strategy involved mailing reminders to parents about their child's eligibility for the HPV vaccine and simultaneously giving healthcare providers feedback about successful HPV vaccine administration among the patients they had recently seen. The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, suggest healthcare practices could adopt this evidence-based approach to… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Organ Transplant Innovation: Helping more people get the gift of life
Christopher Leslie and his daughter, Olivia, play at a park Mayo Clinic is celebrating 60 years of helping patients receive the gift of life through organ transplants. Over the past six decades, Mayo Clinic has remained at the forefront of research and cutting-edge innovation which is revolutionizing the world of organ transplant. Tens of thousands of people are on organ transplant waiting lists in the US. The wait can take years. There is hope. Innovation… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Study shows immune molecule may play key role in the progression of ALS
Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have identified a protein expressed by immune cells that may play a key role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The team also found that an immunomodulatory treatment that blocks the protein was able to restore motor function in preclinical models. The findings suggest that the protein, known as α5 integrin (pronounced alpha 5 integri n), is a potential therapeutic target for ALS. The study was… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Consumer Health: What do you know about pancreatic cancer?
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for pancreatic cancer and what you can do to keep yourself safe. More than 64,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and more than 50,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my first child, and I've heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I'm a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain these changes and offer advice on preparing for a healthy pelvic floor after pregnancy? ANSWER: Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences for a woman's body, affecting it in many ways. One of the areas that may be affected is the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Four ways organ transplants are being transformed to save more lives
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Despite a record year for organ donation last year in the U.S., an estimated 17 people die every day waiting for a transplant. Yet Mayo Clinic transplant experts are optimistic that solutions to some of the biggest transplant challenges are on the horizon, thanks to new technology, research and innovations. Watch: Dr. Burcin Taner talks about the start of organ transplant practice at Mayo Clinic https://youtu.be/dLlAdVJjvpg "Our goal is to transform the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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At 81, woman is among world's longest-surviving transplant recipients
Charlotte and David Markle in 1965 Mayo recognizes 60 years of transplant innovation Charlotte Markle, 81, is among the world's longest-surviving kidney transplant recipients. Her transplant at Mayo Clinic was over 57 years ago on March 2, 1966. It followed Mayo Clinic's first kidney transplant on Nov. 25, 1963, which was Mayo's first solid organ transplant of any kind. Charlotte is Mayo's longest-surviving transplant recipient. She attributes her place in medical history to her loved… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to diagnose and support someone with post-traumatic stress disorder
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm reaching out because I'm in a tough spot. A close friend rode out Hurricane Ian in Florida last year and it seems to me that he's struggling now. He's angry and jumpy, while being numb to what's happening around him. He told me that he's not sleeping well, especially when another hurricane is in the news. Is it possible that he has PTSD from the hurricane? I'm not sure how to… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic hospital recognized for surgical quality, outstanding surgical outcomes
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester, Methodist Campus for achieving meritorious outcomes in surgical patient care. This is the fifth time Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester, Methodist Campus has been rec ognized. As a program participant, Mayo Clinic tracks the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures to direct quality improvement efforts. The recognition is related to eight surgical outcomes, including: Mortality… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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'Dogtor' and doctor return joy to boy with severe epilepsy
When Jules and Jason Hunter felt like they were losing their son Calvin to severe epilepsy that caused his motor and communication skills to decline, they turned to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion. A doctor and a "dogtor" — as his nametag says — helped Calvin regain abilities and his smile. Watch: 'Dogtor' and doctor return joy to boy with severe epilepsy https://youtu.be/KikeEOqJOOI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (2:41) is in the downloads at the end… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic and Columbia University receive $10.6 million grant from NCI to advance glioblastoma research with mathematical oncology
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University received a five-year, $10.6 million U54 center grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further study combining the molecular analysis of glioblastoma with MRI. Glioblastoma is a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor that begins as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. As it grows, it can invade and destroy healthy tissue. There is no cure, but treatments may slow the cancer's growth… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic expert on the importance of lung cancer screening
Screening for lung cancer can save lives, and there's an urgent need for more screening of people of color. That's one of the takeaways from the newly released "State of Lung Cancer" report from the American Lung Association. "Lung cancer is the largest (cancer) killer of adult men and women worldwide. Many of the reasons for that is it's so late in its stage, often, when it's diagnosed," says Dr. Janani Reisenauer, a thoracic surgeon… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Essential tips to ensure safe sleep for infants
The risk for sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is highest in the first year of life. SIDS often happens during sleep, which is why knowing and practicing safe sleep is so important. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, discusses the most current safe sleep recommendations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/S-RH0epbSjQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy:… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares steps to take to improve fertility
LONDON — Conditioning for pregnancy has some things in common with preparing to run a race. Diet, exercise and avoiding unhealthy habits are all important to increase the chances of becoming pregnant, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "In general, we look at lifestyle to start off with," Dr. Al-Araji says. "Are exercise and diet healthy and balanced? Are there any factors that might reduce the ability… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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