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The brain-heart connection: Mayo Clinic expert explains a powerful impact that works both ways

PR News Desk 08/09/2025

You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health. Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is researching the relationship between

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Mayo Clinic researcher harnesses uniqueness of space to advance medicine on Earth

PR News Desk 02/09/2025

Mayo Clinic physician and researcher Dr. Abba Zubair’s work combines two passions — medicine and space — for the benefit of astronauts and people on Earth. His research in space is yielding discoveries in cancer, stroke, bone loss and more. In this expert alert, Dr. Zubair answers five questions about his studies in microgravity. What […]

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Dopamine menus: Give your brain some space

PR News Desk 29/08/2025

You likely are accustomed to encountering a range of menus in daily life, but there is one that may be new to you: a dopamine menu. Dr. Robert Wilfahrt, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic and an expert in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, explains. “A dopamine menu is a rebranding of what psychologists or […]

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Mayo Clinic Q & A: Why a fluttering heart could lead to stroke

PR News Desk 21/08/2025

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I’ve read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about this? ANSWER: You may not have known you had atrial fibrillation (AFib) until your condition was discovered during a physical examination. For others, AFib can have life-altering symptoms that affect […]

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Cancer before 40: Mayo Clinic expert shares 3 topics that younger patients often want to discuss

PR News Desk 19/08/2025

Dr. Allison Rosenthal’s experience facing a leukemia diagnosis while in medical school inspired her to pursue a career fighting cancer. It also gave her insight into aspects of life with cancer for people under 40. Now, Dr. Rosenthal is among the leaders of an effort at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center to help younger adults […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers validate blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in outpatient memory clinics

PR News Desk 14/08/2025

Alzheimer’s disease, marked by memory loss, trouble concentrating and thinking, and changes in personality and behavior, devastates patients, their families and loved ones. With new treatments available for people with early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, there is a growing need for accessible and cost-effective tests to diagnose the disease sooner. In a new

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: 4 health benefits to cutting back screen time

PR News Desk 05/08/2025

I catch myself constantly nagging my kids and spouse to put down their devices during dinner, in the evenings and on weekends. I feel burned out by screens by the end of the workday. How can I encourage tech-free time for my family and reduce screen time? ANSWER: Smartphones, gaming systems and screens are everywhere. They […]

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Mayo Clinic discovery could mean better access to more donor hearts and improved transplant outcomes

PR News Desk 31/07/2025

A new discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers could mean more donor hearts are available for heart transplant, giving more people a second chance at life. In findings published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, a team led by Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeon Paul Tang, M.D., Ph.D., identified a biological process that contributes to donor heart injury during […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers develop first salivary gland regenerative biobank to combat chronic dry mouth

PR News Desk 29/07/2025

Millions of people are affected by chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia, an agonizing side effect of damaged salivary glands. While chemotherapy and radiation treatment for head and neck cancer are the most common causes of this, aging, certain medications and other factors, including diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and HIV/AIDS, can also cause chronic dry mouth.

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Springing into action after a sedentary season? Here’s how to protect your heart

PR News Desk 10/07/2025

Around the world, people are starting to engage in outdoor activities after a winter spent largely indoors and perhaps with less physical activity than during more temperate seasons. In other climates, people may be starting an indoor, less-active time. Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, offers five tips to […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers link inherited mutation to fatty liver disease

PR News Desk 08/07/2025

Researchers at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Until now, scientists believed the disease resulted from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. This study, published

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Mayo Clinic surgeon: Living kidney donation, medical advances help patients avoid dialysis

PR News Desk 04/07/2025

The traditional way to treat people with advanced kidney disease has been to use dialysis to remove waste from the blood while patients wait several years for kidneys from deceased organ donors. At Mayo Clinic, transplant surgeon Dr. Mikel Prieto and colleagues advocate for a different approach called preemptive transplantation: Kidneys from living donors are […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify a measurable genetic mutation as a significant predictor of metastasis and survival in pancreatic cancer

PR News Desk 01/07/2025

A new study by Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that the presence of a specific genetic mutation — KRAS circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) — strongly indicates a higher risk of cancer spread and worse survival rates for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The mutation was identified using a readily available and clinically […]

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Mayo Clinic uncovers brain cell changes that could explain Tourette syndrome

PR News Desk 27/06/2025

A new Mayo Clinic study finds that people with Tourette syndrome have about half as many of a specific type of brain cell that helps calm overactive movement signals as people without the condition. This deficit may be a key reason why their motor signals go unchecked, leading to the involuntary tics that define the […]

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Do you have hypothyroidism? Expert explains diagnosis, what it means

PR News Desk 24/06/2025

You’ve been feeling fatigued and have gained some weight. It could be just a sign that you’re getting older, but there might be a chance these general symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism. Victor Bernet, M.D., an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, explains risk factors and how the condition is diagnosed and treated. “Hypothyroidism is when the […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify new immunotherapy target for ovarian cancer

PR News Desk 19/06/2025

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a new immunotherapy target, a cryptic antigen, may be key in helping the immune system fight tumors in ovarian cancer. The study, published in Science Advances, could improve treatment approaches for this type of cancer. Because ovarian cancer has limited symptoms, it can go undetected until it has spread. At […]

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Mayo Clinic manufacturing engineers on the cusp of delivering new biotherapies

PR News Desk 16/05/2025

Manufacturing engineers are at the forefront of bringing new medicines derived from human sources such as cells, blood and genes to patients. They produce what are often first-of-their kind biotherapies for diseases that previously had few or no treatment options. “The most interesting thing about our job is being able to be part of a […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify proteins linked to immunotherapy resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer

PR News Desk 13/05/2025

A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn’t been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. In findings published in Clinical Cancer Research, the team identified specific proteins — fibronectin and smooth muscle actin — within colorectal cancer tissues that are associated with resistance to immunotherapy

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OmicsFootPrint: Mayo Clinic’s AI tool offers a new way to visualize disease

PR News Desk 10/02/2025

Mayo Clinic researchers have pioneered an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, called OmicsFootPrint, that helps convert vast amounts of complex biological data into two-dimensional circular images. The details of the tool are published in a study in Nucleic Acids Research.   Omics is the study of genes, proteins and other molecular data to help

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Mesmerise to collaborate with Mayo Clinic to Transform Medical Education and Healthcare Workforce Training

PR News Desk 14/01/2025

Mesmerise is proud to announce the creation of NeuRealities, Inc., a transformative company designed to revolutionize medical education and healthcare training. As part of a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic, the new company seeks to leverage Mayo Clinic’s unparalleled clinical expertise and trusted knowledge with Mesmerise’s pioneering advancements in AI-powered spatial