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)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 9, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
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)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 9, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
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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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. Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy after spinal cord injury A recent Mayo Clinic study indicates that stem cells obtained from the fat tissue of patients are both safe and could enhance sensation and movement following traumatic spinal cord injuries. These findings provide valuable insights into the potential of cell therapy for people dealing with… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic study finds active workstations may improve cognitive performance
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance. Extended sedentary behavior, whether at work or home, increases a person's risk of preventable chronic diseases. "Our findings suggest that it is feasible to blend movement with office work that previously would have been done during long… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in treating kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is one the most common cancers in the U.S., with over 81,000 new diagnoses in 2023 alone. Mayo Clinic sees a high volume of kidney cancer cases and is among the most experienced institutions in treating kidney tumors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist, explains how advances in diagnostics and treatment have made kidney cancer more treatable than ever before. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/60YawJiXabU Journalists:… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stomach cancer and peritoneal metastasis, which is cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Protect those eyes on the sky
On April 8, a solar eclipse — when the moon blocks the sun — will be visible in North America as the sun crosses Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. A total eclipse will occur in certain locations in the U.S., and a partial eclipse will be visible in other areas of the country, including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. While the e clipse is a momentous occasion, it's something eye experts say you need to enjoy safely.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a living donor chain?
There are more than 90,000 people on the waiting list for a kidney transplant in the U.S. Unfortunately, the demand for kidneys exceeds the supply. However, so-called living donor chains are giving hope to those in need of vital organs. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, explains how donor chains work. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/SYiSlZw-L1g Journalis ts: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:07) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy:… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 3, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
CAR-T cell therapy helps man continue community advocacy
Sylvester Pinckney Sylvester Pinckney is someone who knows a lot about teamwork. He was a star football player in high school and college; he and his wife, Sabrina, have raised a family together; and for more than 20 years, he has worked to promote the well-being of children throughout his community. When Sylvester was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2016, he knew he would have a team supporting him. "When you have the opportunity to… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic scientists pioneer immunotherapy technique for autoimmune diseases
Mesenchymal stromal cell ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic scientists have developed an immunotherapy strategy that potentially lays the groundwork for treating a spectrum of autoimmune diseases. The new technique, detailed in a preclinical study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, involves combining chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC), resulting in engineered stem cells known as CAR-MSCs. “The pioneering approach shows potential in targeting inflammatory disease sites more precisely and improving immunosuppression and healing… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 ways to prevent head and neck cancer
Editor's note: April is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month Throat cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers, and it is often linked to HPV. Oropharyngeal cancer, or throat cancer, is a type of head and neck cancer that can be divided into two subgroups: HPV-associated cancers and non-HPV-associated cancers. And depending on the type of subgroup, they are treated differently. Dr. Katharine Price, a medical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says there are three ways to reduce… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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