Common dialysis treatment for patients with acute kidney injury can lead to poor outcomes
ROCHESTER, Minn. ― Patients with acute kidney injury who receive continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), a common dialysis method, have a high incidence of needing this dialysis method reinstituted after having it removed. This contributes to poor 90-day outcomes, according to new research published in Mayo C linic Proceedings. Though CRRT is a common dialysis method for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, little research has been performed to determine at what point in kidney… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - October 20, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Christina Zorn, J.D., named Mayo Clinic's chief administrative officer
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees has named Christina Zorn, J.D., chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic. She will succeed Jeff Bolton, who announced in August that he will retire from Mayo Clinic on Nov. 30. "I extend my sincere congratulations to Christina in her new role as Mayo Clinic's chief administrative officer," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic's president and CEO. "She is a values-driven servant leader with a strong track record of contributions to our organization. She brings unique… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - October 8, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Day of thanks for Mayo Clinic staff Nov. 26
Mayo Clinic will close most of its U.S. outpatient practices and suspend scheduled surgeries for the day, in gratitude for staff. ___________________________ Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayo Clinic has remained strong and resilient, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff. They come to work each day to provide compassionate care to our patients. We recognize that the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken an emotional and physical toll on staff. In gratitude… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - September 29, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: When spine surgery is the answer
Having a back injury can put a person's life on hold. While most people can find relief through nonsurgical methods like physical therapy, steroid injections and medication management, some patients, including those with spine disorders, may need surgical intervention.Dr. Matthew Neal, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, says each patient's situation is unique. That's why what happens before surgery can be as important as what happens in the operating room.… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - September 20, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic No. 1 in Phoenix and Arizona on U.S. News & amp; World Report's 'Best Hospitals' rankings
PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona is again ranked No. 1 in Arizona and the Phoenix metro area, and No. 15 nationally, by U.S. News& World Report. This marks the fifth time that Mayo Clinic has been recognized with two hospitals on U.S. News& World Report's" Best Hospitals" rankings. These rankings include the top 20 hospitals in the nation. Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester is ranked No. 1 nationally. The results were… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - July 27, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Strong immune response underlies acute kidney injury related to COVID-19
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have found that acute kidney injury associated with COVID-19 resembles sepsis-caused kidney injury, and the immune response triggered by the infection plays a pivotal role. The findings, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, also suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction — a loss of function in cellular energy production — is commonly found in kidney injury related to COVID-19. More than one-third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients report acute kidney injury, and sudden… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - July 20, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic lighting buildings to recognize Pride Month
Facilities in Rochester, Arizona and Florida will be lighted in rainbow hues June 28 in recognition of Pride Month, which is celebrated each June. _________________________________ Mayo Clinic will light the Plummer Building in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona, and the sign at the main entrance to Mayo Clinic in Florida in rainbow hues on June 28. The display is in recognition of Pride Month celebrated around the U.S. in June to support and raise… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - June 28, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic patients with a Patient Online Services account can now access Health Records on iPhone
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic patients who have a Patient Online Services account now can use Health Records on iPhone, which allows users to easily view their health data from multiple health care providers in one place. Patient Online Services is Mayo Clinic's patient portal. Health Records allows iPhone users to gather their health records [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - June 15, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic researchers study new class of drugs to treat multiple myeloma
PHOENIX --?Mayo Clinic researchers are studying a new class of immunotherapy drugs called "bispecific antibodies" that have demonstrated potent tumor-killing activity in multiple myeloma. A paper highlighting this work was published in Blood Cancer Discovery. "CAR-T (chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy) cell therapy, which uses a patient's own modified immune cells to kill cancerous tumors, [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - June 14, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic to Offer National Cancer Survivors Day Video Series
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- To celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is offering a series of free videos on cancer survivorship topics presented by health care experts and cancer survivors throughout the month of June. "Beginning on Sunday, June 6, and continuing every Monday in June, we will release a different video on a [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - May 28, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic updates masking, in-person meeting guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidance on May 13 stating that people who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to socially distance or wear a mask indoors in most settings. This updated guidance excluded certain environments, including health care facilities. Mayo Clinic has reviewed its guidance for masking, distancing and [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - May 24, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic adds state-by-state vaccination rates, national trends to COVID-19 Resource Center
ROCHESTER, Minn. ? Mayo Clinic data scientists have added a vaccination tracker to Mayo's COVID-19 Resource Center, with state-by-state data and trends, so users can follow the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in all 50 states, compare progress on one- and two-shot vaccinations, and receive Mayo Clinic guidance on what the trends mean for summer travel and [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - May 3, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Sharing Mayo Clinic: Cared for in his own workplace for 121 days
This article is written by Mayo Clinic staff. When Robert Pintor picked up his wife's cough in November, they both [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - April 25, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Leading US hospitals team up to promote COVID-19 vaccination
CLEVELAND, Ohio, and ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A coalition of 60 top hospitals and health care institutions have joined forces in a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Led by Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, the campaign "Get the Vaccine to Save Lives" is designed to reassure the public that vaccines are [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - April 20, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Remembering Dr. Richard Hill, the first board chair at Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Dr. Richard Hill standing on the site of the future Mayo Clinic in Arizona.(circa 1985) Richard Hill, M.D., the first chair of the Board of Governors at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, March 24. Dr. Hill was 94. Dr. Hill has long been recognized for his strong and impassioned leadership. He served [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - March 30, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
