Wilms tumor: Kidney cancer in children
While kidney cancer is rare in children, Wilms tumor is the most common type found in kids, with between 500 and 600 children diagnosed annually in the U.S. The disease most often affects kids ages 3 to 4. Thanks to advances in treatments over the past several decades, survival rates from this rare cancer have improved significantly. Developing a treatment plan customized for each child with Wilms tumor has also helped to improve the prognosis for children… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 24, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic earns top marks for patient safety and patient experience
Healthgrades, a national consumer organization that provides patients with information on hospitals and physicians, has recognized Mayo Clinic for its commitment to exceptional patient care. Mayo Clinic was recently recognized by Healthgrades for its commitment to exceptional patient care. Healthgrades is an online resource for patients to find information about physicians and hospitals. Healthgrades recognized over 830 national hospitals with its 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards and Patient Safety Excellence Awards. Mayo Clinic in Florida, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 22, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Women in Science: Q & amp;A with Dr. Elizabeth Enninga
Elizabeth Enninga, Ph.D. March is Women's History Month, an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women in science and the challenges they face. A career in science and research can be challenging yet rewarding for women. It's a path they don't need to navigate by themselves, says Elizabeth Enninga, Ph.D. The key to overcoming those challenges is to build a strong network of people who can help answer questions not just about science and research, but also… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 22, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media
Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: When surgery for endometriosis is the answer Endometriosis is a painful condition characterized by the growth of cells similar to the uterine lining outside the uterus. Women can alleviate symptoms with over-the-counter or hormone-stabilizing medication, but these do not cure endometriosis. "The only way to really get to the root of endometriosis is surgery,"… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 22, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Understanding measles and the current outbreak
Measles used to be a common childhood illness years ago. At the beginning of this century, measles had been declared eliminated from the country. But now, measles, one of the most contagious diseases to spread, is returning at a record pace as 17 states have reported measles cases in 2024. "There are many viruses that are either not contagious or sort of contagious," says Sarah Scherger M.D., pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin and chair of Pediatrics for Mayo… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 21, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: High blood pressure hurts the kidneys
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common problem that affects the body's arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the heart has to work harder to pump blood. In general, hypertension is a blood pressure reading of 130/80 or higher. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke and other serious health problems, including chronic kidney disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 21, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
What's lurking in your body? Mayo probes health risks of tiny plastic particles
Similar to natural elements like iron and copper, people can ingest, absorb or even inhale microplastics and nanoplastics and their chemical additives. A landmark study just published in the New England Journal of Medicine links microplastics and nanoplastics found in plaques of human blood vessels to a potential increased risk of heart attack, stroke or death. Building on previous discoveries and these recent findings, the exposome research of Konstantinos Lazaridis, M.D., and his team at… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 20, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Social isolation linked to biological age gap, higher mortality rate
Mayo Clinic research finds a connection between Social Network Index score and AI-determined biological age ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated people are more likely to show signs of being biologically older than their age and more likely to die from a variety of causes. The research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Advances, suggests that social connection plays an important role in overall… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 20, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Spring pollen and allergy tips
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you that spring has started. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 20, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Diabetes isn't destiny for rural communities
A new study by Mayo Clinic researchers observed higher diabetes rates in rural vs urban areas. However, they found it was linked to risk factors that can be changed, such as inactivity and obesity. With the right tools to help them take control of their health, rural Americans may be able to significantly reduce their diabetes risk. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 19, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic to host inaugural Digital Health Research Symposium
Healthcare professionals are invited to register and join the free two-hour, virtual event featuring presentations from industry leaders about the digital evolution of clinical care. The Mayo Clinic Center for Digital Health will host Mayo Clinic's inaugural Digital Health Research Symposium on Wednesday, March 20, from noon to 2 p.m. CDT. The free virtual event will feature a multidisciplinary group of clinician-scientists who will share innovative digital health research. Register to attend today. "Digital health… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 18, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Path to grad school: Nurturing children's mental health in Puerto Rico
How a Mayo Clinic research trainee found his calling helping Puerto Rican kids cope with toxic stress. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 18, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: The difference in brain aneurysms
Each year, nearly half a million people worldwide die from brain aneurysms. In the U.S., an estimated 6.7 million people have an unruptured brain aneurysm, which means about 1 in 50 people might have one. A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral aneurysm, is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. Dr. Chris Fox, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, says there are two broad categories of aneurysms: ruptured aneurysms, which are neurosurgical emergencies, and unruptured aneurysms, where… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 18, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Understanding kidney cancer
March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn about kidney cancer. Kidney cancer is cancer that begins in the kidneys, which are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They're behind your abdominal organs, with one kidney on each side of your spine. The kidneys remove waste from your blood and regulate a healthy balance between water, sodium and minerals in your bloodstream. Approximately 81,600 new cases… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 16, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media
Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Calcium intake and absorption: Are you getting enough? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Insufficient calcium intake leads to osteopenia, a condition marked by bone loss that can progress to osteoporosis, characterized by weakened, brittle bones. Despite this, a significant number of people fail to meet their calcium needs. The question remains: How much… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 15, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
