Mayo Clinic RegenBio Summit 2024 registration opens, keynotes announced
Gene editing, gene therapy and tissue engineering are emerging regenerative biotherapies that are on the cusp of transforming medical care. RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024, will focus on accelerating technologies from concept to reality for patients in need of new healing options. Register now to join physicians, scientists, general healthcare staff, industry leaders and students from Dec. 9 to 11 at the Ponte Vedra Inn& Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Regenerative biotherapies… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Reasons to be a living kidney donor
Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are on the waiting list for kidney transplant, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Finding a donor kidney that is compatible and matches the right blood and tissue types can be the biggest challenge, especially when the donor pool isn't as large as the number of people who need a transplant. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says there are some common myths regarding living… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome
April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Recognizing symptoms of Parkinson's disease
April is Parkinson ’s Disease Awareness Month, which make this a good time to learn about the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease, according to the American Parkinson Disease Association. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Parkinson's disease signs and symptoms can be different for everyone. Early signs may be mild and go unnoticed.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Creating an advance directive for your future well-being
Editor ’s note: April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day No one can predict the future, but putting together an advance directive can bring you peace of mind and a plan for your medical care during an emergency or end of life. Dr. Maisha Robinson, chair of the Palliative Medicine Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida, advises people to have these conversations with family members and loved ones. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/MbqQbps3sII Journalists: Broadcast-quality… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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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: How often should you wash your hair? To shampoo or not to shampoo? That might be your question each time you head into the shower. Everyone's hair texture and needs are different. However, there are some guidelines to consider when it comes time to wash your hair. Here's what you should consider. Mayo Clinic… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Meningococcal disease on the rise in the US
Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, responsible for causing meningococcal meningitis. Courtesy: CDC A rise in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory for healthcare providers. "Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. About 1 in 10 people are natural carriers of the bacteria, and it can spread to others by sharing respiratory secretions," says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. Serogroups B, C&helli...
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Dermatologist explains light therapy for skin
Dermatologists advise their patients to avoid harmful ultraviolet light, which can cause skin damage, photoaging and skin cancer. But they also may prescribe light therapy to treat certain skin conditions. Light therapy is a treatment that uses different wavelengths of light to treat various skin conditions. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains the different types of light therapy, what they treat, and if over-the-counter light therapy devices are… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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More than 90 articles from 25 countries featured in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health journal's first year
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, an open-access companion journal to the widely read and cited Mayo Clinic Proceedings, is marking its first anniversary, having published more than 90 articles on the digital transformation of healthcare internationally. Authors published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health's first year represent 25 countries on five continents, and the content has had more than 125,000 downloads. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health focuses on the translation, adaptation and implementation of digital… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Unleashing CAR-T cell therapy to destroy solid tumors in thyroid cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers will jump four hurdles to apply chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) to solid tumors in thyroid cancer. This regenerative immunotherapy has shown promising results in blood cancers, and new research is focused on using this treatment on more types of malignancies. "CAR-T cell therapy is unlike other therapeutics," says Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a hematologist and cancer researcher. "Other therapies may slow down cancer. CAR-T cell therapy has shown… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: How often should you wash your hair?
To shampoo or not to shampoo? That might be your question each time you head into the shower. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says, when it comes to the scalp and the hair, there's a new trend online where shampooing less is preferred. Here's what she would like you to consider when it comes time to washing your hair. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/B_0XPmjwVsY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:05) is in the downloads at… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic virologist offers perspective on avian influenza, bird flu, outbreak
Health officials around the globe, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, are monitoring the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. Also known as bird flu, the highly contagious viral disease typically spreads among birds, but can also infect livestock and, in rare cases, humans. "Avian influenza is very common among migratory birds such as waterfowl," says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. He adds that human infection is rare,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is pink eye?
Pink eye is extremely common in kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public schoolchildren in the U.S. miss 3 million school days each year because of pink eye. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains what you should know about this contagious condition. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/Lb1QLr0xZv0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. Unfortunately, many may never get the call saying that a suitable donor organ — and a second chance at life — has been found. It's estimated that more than 15 people die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. It can be hard to think about what's going to happen to your body after you die, let alone… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Tech neck is a pain in more than just the neck
The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10-12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?" "That's like having an 8-pound bowling ball as your head. Then you have 72 pounds at y our elbow and 96 pounds on your shoulder," says Brian Langenhorst, industrial and ergonomics specialist at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. "I probably… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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