Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Dupuytren contracture without surgery
Dupuytren (DOO-puh-tren) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers. It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over 60 of Northern European descent. Others at risk include people with diabetes and those with a family history of the condition. Dr. Shelley Noland, a Mayo Clinic hand and peripheral nerve surgeon, says there is help for patients who suffer from this disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/VWc-Ap3nqP0… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 27, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Unleashing viruses aimed at killing cancer
During breaks from his doctoral research in London, Richard Vile, Ph.D., would visit a pediatric brain tumor clinic next to his lab for inspiration. Seeing children suffer changed the course of his career, igniting his passion for finding cancer treatments that would be easier for people to tolerate. "I became very, very motivated to try and appl y the science I learned to make cancer treatments gentler," says Dr. Vile. "My goal was to deliver an option that would… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 25, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Telehealth's lasting impact on cancer care delivery
A recent Mayo Clinic retrospective study shows that cancer practices can integrate telehealth without duplicative care, allowing for a more streamlined healthcare experience for patients and their caregivers. Researchers analyzed trends in telehealth use from 2019 to 2021 across Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study looked at hematology and oncology visits conducted across Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, as well as at community-based clinics across Mayo Clinic Health System. In 2019, telehealth visits accounted for… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Deer hunting safety tips not normally discussed
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tree stand accidents, firearm injuries and heart issues are the more high-profile injuries reported during deer hunting season. But some of the most common injuries occur before or after the hunt is over. Foot and ankle sprains, fractured ankles, ruptured Achilles tendons, and sore or overused m uscles in the shoulders, arms and legs might have prolonged health ramifications. "Oftentimes when we go out hunting, due to a lack of physical fitness,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
A timeline of transplant innovation
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Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with kyphosis, or roundback
Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but severe forms of kyphosis can be painful and disfiguring. One type of kyphosis, called Scheuermann ’s disease, is the most common, requiring attention of a medical professional. And as Dr. Jamal McClendon Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains, surgery to correct the condition is usually the final option. Watch: The… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. What are the recommendations for who should get it? ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the 2023-2024 COVID-19 (mRNA) vaccine for everyone 6 months or older. The COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for people who face the highest risk of experiencing complications from the virus. This group includes older people, those with compromised… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 21, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Pass the turkey -- and your family health insights -- this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 21, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit celebrates 50 years of caring for Mayo's tiniest patients - including those of a NICU nurse
Photo by Whitnei Abel Photography. When Connor and Colson Kasper arrived at 32 weeks gestation, their mother, Alli Kasper, was better prepared than most parents for a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mayo Clinic: She's the unit's interim nurse manager. Alli Kasper with her sons Connor and Colson. But her role had changed. She was now a mom, not a nurse. And her colleagues recognized that. "Ev en though I was their colleague, everyone in the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 21, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy holiday food choices
During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/nR-biL5MVSw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:01) is in the downloads at the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 21, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo says 'planning, practice, positivity' keys to overcoming holiday stress
ST. JAMES, Minn. – The holiday season is upon us once again, and we all know how easy it is to get caught up in the stress and chaos of it all. Already demanding lives become even more hectic as Thanksgiving cooking rolls into hectic shopping and then preparation for holiday events. For many people, the result can be overwhelming. "The key here is to get ahead of the stress as much as possible by… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates using comprehensive strategy
Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through a combination intervention approach, a new Mayo Clinic study finds. The strategy involved mailing reminders to parents about their child's eligibility for the HPV vaccine and simultaneously giving healthcare providers feedback about successful HPV vaccine administration among the patients they had recently seen. The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, suggest healthcare practices could adopt this evidence-based approach to… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Organ Transplant Innovation: Helping more people get the gift of life
Christopher Leslie and his daughter, Olivia, play at a park Mayo Clinic is celebrating 60 years of helping patients receive the gift of life through organ transplants. Over the past six decades, Mayo Clinic has remained at the forefront of research and cutting-edge innovation which is revolutionizing the world of organ transplant. Tens of thousands of people are on organ transplant waiting lists in the US. The wait can take years. There is hope. Innovation… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Study shows immune molecule may play key role in the progression of ALS
Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have identified a protein expressed by immune cells that may play a key role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The team also found that an immunomodulatory treatment that blocks the protein was able to restore motor function in preclinical models. The findings suggest that the protein, known as α5 integrin (pronounced alpha 5 integri n), is a potential therapeutic target for ALS. The study was… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 18, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Consumer Health: What do you know about pancreatic cancer?
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for pancreatic cancer and what you can do to keep yourself safe. More than 64,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and more than 50,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 17, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
