Mayo Clinic Platform and Techcyte announce a strategic collaboration to transform the global practice of pathology
ROCHESTER, Minn. and OREM, Utah — Mayo Clinic Platform, a collaborative ecosystem for healthcare innovation, and Techcyte, a world leader in AI-based digital pathology, are working together to transform the global practice of pathology through the creation of a digital pathology platform.   The digital pathology platform will pioneer and fundamentally reshape the next generation of pathology services with an open, end-to-end, AI driven solution to advance treatments, enhance efficiency and accuracy, and provide worldwide access… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 8, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Overcoming elbow pain: Pickleball enthusiast shares journey with innovative TenJet procedure  
A Rochester resident's triumph over tennis elbow through percutaneous hydrotenotomy  A couple of years ago, Sara Stenhaug began experiencing debilitating right elbow pain, commonly known as tennis elbow. Physical therapy and dry needling failed to provide the desired relief, leaving Sara frustrated and challenged by the persistent symptoms. She found it difficult to continue with daily activities like exercise, crafting and cooking. Even simple tasks like opening the window blinds were painful. Each day brought… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 7, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Sharing a passion for biomedical engineering with young students
Katy Lydon is a third-year graduate student in Biomedical Engineering and Physiology. Photo courtesy of Luke Schroeder. Katy Lydon was in fifth grade when she became enthralled with engineering. A team of engineers visited her classroom and led an exercise in designing, building and testing miniature towers made out of cardboard. But she didn ’t associate engineering with medicine until the end of high school. "I didn't truly learn about biomedical engineering until my senior year,"… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 6, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Sleep your way to better athletic performance
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Sleep might not be at the top of the list when you think about ways to boost your athletic performance. But it's just as important as your training program, nutrition and hydration. Why does sleep play such a crucial role not only for performance but also for overall health? Dr. Amy Rantala "Whe n you sleep, your brain processes all the information you've taken in during the day," says Amy Rantala, M.D.,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 5, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Understanding triple-negative breast cancer and its treatment
There are several breast cancer subtypes. The growth of hormone-dependent breast cancer, the most common subtype, is driven by female hormones. Another common subtype, HER2-positive breast cancer, has excessive copies of a gene called HER2 that makes its cells grow more than they should. Triple-negative breast cancer, also called basal-like breast cancer, is a subtype that isn't affected by hormones or the HER2 gene. It grows rapidly, is more likely to spread beyond the breast… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 4, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout
Many people promise to exercise more in the new year, but jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/mEkRo550oKg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 4, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic transplant programs achieve record volumes in 2023
In addition to celebrating 60 years as a leader in organ transplant practice, Mayo Clinic is also celebrating a record year in the number of transplants performed. Mayo Clinic, as the largest integrated transplant center in the country represented by sites in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota, performed a collective 1,986 organ transplants in 2023. Transplant volumes not only exceeded previous records held by Mayo Clinic, but also those of other national transplant programs. Since the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 3, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: Reset your eating habits after the holiday
It's officially 2024. A new year offers new beginnings and an opportunity to reset your eating habits after the holidays.  Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says it's best to eliminate what you don't need, including those party food leftovers.  Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/aNno0RNCAnk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:03) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Is your refrigerator holding onto holiday leftovers? It's OK to… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 3, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Fighting glioblastoma -- one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer
The Casper family treasuring their time together Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University recently announced being named the recipients of a $10.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance research in fighting glioblastoma - one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Every year, thousands are diagnosed with the disease. Many are given little time to live. The prognosis is often poorer for older patients. Researchers are searching… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 2, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Cervical cancer and HPV -- what's the connection?
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. Approximately 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in the U.S., and 4,000 women die of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hispanic women have the highest rates of developing cervical cancer, while African American women are at greatest risk of dying from this cancer. Early-stage cervical cancer generally produces… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 2, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Highlights of Mayo Clinic research advancements in 2023
Mayo Clinic researchers make new discoveries, develop first-of-its-kind tools and technologies and constantly improve upon existing ones with the goal to provide the best in healthcare. The following 10 stories are a round-up of some of the most significant medical research advances at Mayo Clinic this year from harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect disease sooner to advancing treatments for rare and complex diseases. Advancing ultrasound microvessel imaging and AI to improve cancer detection Tumors… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 1, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Food risks and cancer: What to avoid
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with cancer. Are there specific foods I should be eating or avoiding? ANSWER: It's not about any one food, and it's not about one diet; it's about a dietary pattern. The dietary pattern that organizations such as the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society recommend is a whole-food, plant-predominant diet. The whole food component is very important to emphasize — eating foods as close to nature… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 31, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

10 significant studies from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine in 2023
In 2023, researchers and physicians at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine blazed a trail of genomic and multi-omic research and scientific discoveries. The center's innovative investigations hold a transformative potential to predict, prevent, treat and cure diseases using individualized medicine approaches. Here's a look back at 10 (of many) of Mayo Clinic ’s influential precision medicine research studies of 2023.  1. Mayo Clinic organoid study reveals possible key link to autism spectrum disorder Using miniaturized human brain… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 30, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about minority organ donation
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A co-worker was diagnosed with kidney disease last year. He is now on dialysis three times a week as he waits for a kidney transplant. He shared his hope to get a living donor, explaining that he will have a longer wait since there are not as many diverse people signed up as organ donors. Can you explain why this is and what can I do to help? ANSWER: More than 103,000… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 29, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Consumer Health: When is a hangover an emergency?
During the holiday season, it may seem like opportunities to celebrate are everywhere, and alcohol is often part of the festivities. When it comes to alcohol, though, the key is moderation. Besides the long-term risks of alcohol use, an immediate consequence is often a hangover. What is a hangover? A hangover is a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol. Generally, the more alcohol you drink, the more likely you are… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 28, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news