Patients treated with monoclonal antibodies during COVID-19 delta surge had low rates of severe disease, Mayo Clinic study finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study of 10,775 high-risk adult patients during the COVID-19 delta variant surge in late 2021 finds that treatment with one of three anti-spike neutralizing monoclonal antibodies for mild to moderate symptoms led to low rates of severe disease, hospitalization, ICU admission and mortality, acc ording to Mayo Clinic researchers. Among patients treated at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Wisconsin from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1, 2021, who received bamlanivimab/etesevimab, casirivimab/imdevimab or sotrovimab,… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - June 27, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic expert offers tips to prevent, manage headaches, from migraine to 'rebound'
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Headache disorders are among the most common health problems worldwide and one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In this expert alert, neurologist Amaal Starling, M.D., a headache and migraine expert at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, offers t ips to prevent and manage headache disorders, including migraine and medication-induced rebound headache. There are more than a dozen different types of headache disorders. The most common disabling… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - June 8, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Patients with mitral annulus calcification at higher risk of heart valve and cardiovascular disease, Mayo Clinic research finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A retrospective review of more than 24,000 patients who underwent an echocardiogram at Mayo Clinic finds that nearly one-quarter of the patients had mitral annulus calcification, a chronic degeneration of tissue at the base of the heart's mitral valve. Mitral valve dysfunction was more than twic e as prevalent for those patients, who also were at higher risk of all-cause mortality. Mitral annulus calcification has been associated with cardiovascular diseases and events, as… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - June 1, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine graduates to ease physician shortage in Arizona and around the country
PHOENIX — Medical students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, a national medical school, are taking part in the first tri-site commencement this year. This is the second commencement of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Arizona Campus. The ceremony will take place Friday, May 20. Forty-two st udents will graduate from the Arizona campus, joining the more than 50 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in Florida and Minnesota graduating this… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - May 19, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

9 Mayo hospitals earn 'A' grades for patient safety
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nine Mayo Clinic hospitals scored the highest safety marks from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that collects and analyzes data to help patients choose their preferred health care destinations. These Mayo Clinic hospitals earned "A" grades for patient safety: A rizona Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona. Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida. Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester. Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota.Eau Claire, Wisconsin.Fairmont, Minnesota.La… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - May 10, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic research finds AI-enabled ECGs may identify patients at greater risk of stroke, cognitive decline
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac rhythm abnormality, has been linked to one-third of ischemic strokes, the most common type of stroke. But atrial fibrillation is underdiagnosed, partly because many patients are asymptomatic. Artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiography (ECG) w as recently shown to identify the presence of brief episodes of atrial fibrillation, and the ability of an AI-enabled ECG algorithm to predict atrial fibrillation up to 10 years before clinical diagnosis has been confirmed… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - May 2, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Shining a light on environmental sustainability efforts across Mayo Clinic
Buildings across Mayo Clinic will turn green on Friday, April 22, as Mayo Clinic visibly demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability. In honor of Earth Day, Mayo will light its buildings in green using energy-efficient LED lights. This includes the Plummer Building in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona, the sign to the main entrance at Mayo Clinic in Florida, and the Cancer Center at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. In keeping with… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - April 22, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Expert Alert: 5 reasons to consider becoming an organ donor
ROCHESTER, Minn. — While 2021 proved to be a record-breaking year for organ donation in the U.S., many people are still hesitant to register to become a donor. Nationwide, only about 48% of people are registered to be organ donors, according to LifeSource. That's despite surveys showing that 95% of people in the U.S. support organ donation. April is  National Donate Life Month. Here are five reasons to consider checking the box to become a donor: 1. The… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - April 4, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Study shows a new scoring system can help clinicians predict 30-day mortality risk for patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new scoring system to help health care professionals predict the 30-day mortality risk for patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis, and the tool appears to more accurately identify patients at highest risk of death and those likely to survive. The new scoring system, called the Mortality Index for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis (MIAAH), is at least as accurate as existing models in identifying patients with alcohol-associated hepatis who are at… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - February 15, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic, Carnegie Mellon University to collaborate on transplant innovation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ― Mayo Clinic and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) announced today a research agreement to transform organ transplantation. The institutions will bioengineer innovative approaches to address barriers in organ transplantation. "This relationship with the esteemed CMU Biomedical Engineering team is a very important step in Mayo Clinic's Transforming Transplant strategic initiative," says Burcin Taner, M.D., chair of the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida. "Research and innovation breakthroughs resulting from this initiative will… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - February 9, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Cancer treatment may inhibit immune response to COVID-19 vaccination
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center has found that patients with cancer who receive chemotherapy ― and some targeted therapies, such as CDK4/6 inhibitors and therapies targeted at B cells ― may mount an inadequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccination. The findings are publ ished in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovation, Quality& Outcomes. "It is important for patients with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy to receive a COVID-19 vaccine," says… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - January 20, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Lung cancer: It is about more than smoking
World Cancer Day is February 4 ROCHESTER, Minn. — World Cancer Day is February 4 and that makes this the ideal time to talk about lung cancer and smoking. Internationally, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths and the World Health Organization estimates that 90% of cases could be prevented by eliminating tobacco use. People who smoke are at the greatest risk. Smokeless tobacco is also associated with lung cancer. And lung cancer… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - January 19, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

E-cigarette users who test positive for COVID-19 are more likely to experience COVID-19 symptoms
ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who use electronic cigarettes and test positive for COVID-19 have a higher frequency of experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, compared to people who don't vape, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. The study, which is published in the Journal of Primary Care& Community Health, finds that people who vape and test positive for COVID-19 have a higher frequency of experiencing symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches and pain, chest pain, nausea… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - January 13, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Dr. Farrugia ranked on ?Modern Healthcare's?list of '100 Most Influential People in Healthcare'
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic's president and CEO, has been named as one of the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" for 2021 by Modern Healthcare magazine.   According to the magazine, this recognition acknowledges and honors people who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential people in the industry in terms of leadership and impact. A feature article, and profiles of the winners, are on the Modern Healthcare website.  "T...
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - December 20, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic announces $500,000 in Season of Gratitude Awards
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has announced it is awarding $500,000 in year-end grants to 80 nonprofit organizations located in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota and Wisconsin in the communities Mayo Clinic serves. Mayo Clinic staff helped determine the grant winners, with more than 5,000 votes cast across the clinic's sites. Awardees include school districts, which received grants intended to support staff and teachers to thank them for their efforts over the past year. Other grants were… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - December 9, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news