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The Casper family treasuring their time together Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University recently announced being named the recipients of a $10.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance research in fighting glioblastoma – one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Every…
New technologies are improving pancreatic cancer treatment, offering hope to patients facing one of the least survivable forms of cancer. The Whipple procedure, a complex surgery for localized pancreatic cancer, can now be done robotically. Dr. Zhi Ven Fong, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, says innovations in technology allow surgeons to…
A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your…
An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition often associated with the natural aging process in men. Dr. Scott Cheney, a Mayo Clinic urologist, says it’s a condition where the prostate enlarges over time and restricts the flow of urine. “I like to tell patients…
Dr. Lisa Rimsza is a pathologist, director of the Molecular Diagnostics Arizona Laboratory and researcher with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research specializes in lymphoma, with a focus on developing tests for accurate patient diagnoses and assessing disease aggressiveness. Dr. Rimsza has made significant advances in this field of research. She says having a precise…
Blood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one’s health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about a person’s health. One of the most frequently ordered tests is a CBC, or complete blood cell count, which tells you the different cells that…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized as an industry leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth. The national organization honors hospitals and healthcare systems annually for their achievements and…
PHOENIX — For snowbirds who need joint replacement surgery, places like Arizona and Florida offer an enticing prospect in the dead of winter — the opportunity to recuperate in a warmer climate without fear of slipping and falling on ice. Snowbirds are people who typically seek out warm winter climates…
PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Arizona and the Phoenix metro area according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” 2023-2024. Mayo Clinic in Arizona has retained the top ranking in Arizona for 11 consecutive years. “Being named the No.1 hospital in Arizona is…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital and has been recognized as an Honor Roll member, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 “Best Hospitals” rankings. Although U.S. News no longer numerically ranks hospitals on its Honor Roll, it will continue to…