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Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man’s epilepsy By Share this: Epilepsy is a neurological condition where the normal electrical activity of the brain is disrupted, causing a seizure. It’s fairly common. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people have the disorder: Trevor Thompson is one. When medications…
Mayo Clinic and Mercy reach first major milestone in data collaboration By Share this: Decades of data can now be used to pinpoint diseases earlier and transform healthcare. ROCHESTER, Minn. and ST. LOUIS — Mayo Clinic and Mercy are making a significant advancement in their global, first-of-its-kind 10-year collaboration agreement…
Fighting lymphoma: Treatment options include alternatives to chemotherapy, expert explains By Share this: Editor’s Note: May 28 is World Blood Cancer Day ROCHESTER, Minn. — Chemotherapy is usually the first treatment doctors try to treat lymphoma, including the two most common forms: non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin. But alternatives to chemotherapy are…
Mayo Clinic names leaders for Discovery Oasis biotech innovation hub in Phoenix By Share this: In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester,…
Melanoma in darker skin tones: Race and sex play a role, Mayo study finds By Share this: ROCHESTER, Minn. — Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer that accounts for 75% of all skin-cancer-related deaths, is often detected later in people with darker skin complexions — and the consequences can…
Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community: Mayo Clinic expert addresses key topics By Share this: ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being diagnosed with cancer is a hardship on its own, but it’s especially challenging if a person is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jewel Kling, M.D., director of women’s health at Mayo…
Weight-loss surgery before kidney transplantation improves health and eligibility of patients with obesity and renal failure, Mayo Clinic study finds By Share this: ROCHESTER, Minn. — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy promotes relatively rapid weight loss, reduces obesity-related health issues and improves eligibility for kidney transplantation for patients with advanced chronic kidney…
Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community By Share this: During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community’s accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma…
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…
The term “freshman 15” often refers to weight gain students tend to gain during their first year in college. It’s often their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares more on how to avoid the dreaded “freshman 15.”…