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Mayo Clinic researchers develop AI-ECG model to diagnose liver disease earlier

News Desk 21/05/2026

As rates of obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea increase, cases of advanced chronic liver disease and resulting liver scarring or cirrhosis also are rising. Patients often are diagnosed based on symptoms, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, fluid retention or jaundice,

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Doomscrolling: Mayo Clinic expert shares tips to stop the scroll, protect your mental health

News Desk 14/05/2026

“I should stop.” Have you ever said those words to yourself as you scrolled through one disheartening online post after another? This phenomenon is popularly known as doomscrolling. You may wonder: Why is it so difficult to stop doomscrolling once you start? More importantly, what can you do to break free from the negative spiral? […]

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Predicting prostate cancer recurrence through power of AI

News Desk 05/05/2026

To help meet the potentially complex needs of patients after prostate cancer treatment and offer the precision and care necessary in the follow-up journey, Mayo Clinic’s Department of Radiation Oncology developed the PSA Control Tower. This is an intelligent monitoring tool designed to support clinicians in keeping a close, ongoing watch over patients after treatment. […]

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Mayo Clinic scientist uses AI, wearables and implants to decode brain rhythms and forecast seizures

News Desk 30/04/2026

In a neurology lab at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Benjamin Brinkmann studies the brain’s electrical rhythms across days, weeks and months — searching for patterns that reveal when seizures are most likely to occur. Working with neuroscientists and clinicians, he combines data from brain waves, vital signs and imaging to develop tools that interpret those signals […]

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Dubai’s proactive policies support growth and investment

News Desk 28/04/2026

Sleep data captured with a wearable device could help clinicians better tailor care by identifying patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may need additional support to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation, according to new research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health.   COPD is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Diet tips during cancer treatment

News Desk 23/04/2026

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has been diagnosed with cancer. I know his treatment will be hard on him, and I want to help in any way with his diet. What do you recommend for us?   ANSWER: Cancer treatments can take a toll on a person’s body. Your husband’s treatment may cause nausea, changes in appetite, […]

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Mayo Clinic collaborates on new drug study showing improved survival for early breast cancer

News Desk 16/04/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers collaborated on a new study showing that the drug abemaciclib improves survival for people with high-risk, early-stage breast cancer.   In the phase 3 monarchE trial, two years of abemaciclib (Verzenio) plus endocrine therapy reduced the risk of death by 15.8% compared with endocrine therapy alone among patients with a common type […]

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Most people with a genetic condition that causes significantly high cholesterol go undiagnosed, Mayo Clinic study finds

News Desk 14/04/2026

Current genetic screening guidelines fail to identify most people with an inherited condition known as familial hypercholesterolemia that can cause dangerously high cholesterol and early heart disease, a Mayo Clinic study found.   The condition often passes silently through families for generations. It is highly treatable, yet people who remain undiagnosed are at

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Mayo Clinic researchers use AI to predict patient falls based on core density in middle age

News Desk 31/03/2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as middle age, a new Mayo Clinic study shows. The research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, highlights the importance of abdominal muscle quality, a component of core strength, as a key predictor of fall risk in […]

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3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Mayo Clinic expert shares tips to reduce risk

News Desk 25/03/2026

As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says Joerg Herrmann, M.D., a cardiologist and the founder and director of the Cardio-Oncology Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.   As […]

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why aqua exercise works wonders

News Desk 12/03/2026

We have a new fitness facility nearby. The pool schedule shows a number of aqua exercise classes. I’d like to try a water fitness class to add variety to my regular fitness routine, but can I really get a good workout in water?   ANSWER: Regular exercise provides a wide range of benefits, including weight management, […]

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Mayo Clinic smartwatch system helps parents shorten and defuse children’s severe tantrums early

News Desk 10/03/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a tantrum in children with emotional and behavioral disorders — prompting them to intervene before it intensifies. In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, these alerts helped parents intervene within four seconds and shortened severe tantrums […]

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‘Virtual clinical trials’ may predict success of heart failure drugs

News Desk 26/02/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new way to predict whether existing drugs could be repurposed to treat heart failure, one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. By combining advanced computer modeling with real-world patient data, the team has created “virtual clinical trials” that may facilitate the discovery of effective therapies while

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Mayo Clinic’s AI tools help predict severe asthma risks in young children

News Desk 19/02/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) tools that help identify which children with asthma face the highest risk of serious asthma exacerbation and acute respiratory infections. The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found the tools can detect those risks as early as age 3.   The work is […]

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When Global and Regional Healthcare Leaders Think Together: Saudi German Health and Mayo Clinic at World Health Expo (WHX) 2026

News Desk 13/02/2026

At the heart of World Health Expo 2026 (formerly Arab Health), one of the world’s foremost healthcare exhibitions, Saudi German Health (SGH) and Mayo Clinic convened a senior leadership session to examine how global medical expertise and regional healthcare delivery models can work together to strengthen healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes across the region.

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk?

News Desk 05/02/2026

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Who is at risk for both, and what safety measures can we take?   ANSWER: Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and passes out. Their blood pressure drops, and […]

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Mayo Clinic maps patients’ brain waves to personalize epilepsy treatment

News Desk 03/02/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new, personalized approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. By mapping each patient’s unique brain wave patterns, the method allows physicians to target the precise area in the brain where stimulation is most effective, moving beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all approach.   DBS

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify a new stem cell patch to gently heal damaged hearts

News Desk 29/01/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a pioneering method to mend damaged hearts without open-heart surgery, an advance that could one day transform the treatment of heart failure.   The new approach uses lab-grown heart tissue made from reprogrammed adult stem cells, delivered through a tiny incision rather than a surgically opened chest cavity. In preclinical […]

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New year, new focus on health: Mayo Clinic expert highlights effective treatment options for obesity

News Desk 22/01/2026

In the month of January, people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease.   The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity in 2022. In […]

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Mayo Clinic scientists create tool to predict Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms begin

News Desk 22/01/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new tool that can estimate a person’s risk of developing memory and thinking problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear. The research, published in The Lancet Neurology, builds on decades of data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging — one of the world’s most comprehensive