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A Mayo Clinic study finds that women with coexisting alpha-synuclein (Parkinson’s) and tau (Alzheimer’s) abnormalities experience tau accumulation and brain degeneration up to 20 times faster than those without the co-pathology, a sex-specific effect not seen in men, suggesting the need for gender-tailored screening and treatments.
A Mayo Clinic-led study in JAMA Network Open found cancer patients on high-deductible health plans have significantly higher mortality than those on standard plans (46% higher all-cause, 34% higher cancer-specific). With ACA tax credits expired, premiums surged, pushing more people toward HDHPs and potentially delaying necessary care, which could worsen outcomes for cancer patients.
Ernest Hemingway, then battling depression and suicidal thoughts, was treated at the Mayo Clinic in 1961 and gave Sister Immaculata a copy of The Old Man and the Sea with a hopeful inscription promising he’d write another great book when his writing luck returned; that copy is now being donated to the Nobel Museum.
Mayo Clinic has closed six clinics in southeastern Minnesota, citing staffing and maintenance costs, shifting focus to centralized medical hubs and digital care, which has caused disappointment and concern among local communities about access to healthcare.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic developed a new method using aptamers to label and potentially target senescent cells, which are linked to aging and diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. This innovative approach, sparked by a student collaboration, could lead to better detection and treatment of age-related conditions in humans.
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that excessive alcohol consumption impairs the VCP enzyme's ability to regulate the HSD17β13 protein on liver lipid droplets, leading to fat accumulation and fatty liver disease, which can progress to more serious conditions like diabetes and liver cancer.
A Mayo Clinic study reveals that in women under 65, heart attacks are often caused by factors other than clogged arteries, such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and stress-related triggers, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
Kate McKinnon revealed she has geographic tongue, a harmless condition where patches on the tongue shed in a pattern resembling a map, which can sometimes cause sensitivity or discomfort but is generally not serious.
Jacksonville doctor Dr. Abba Zubair is leading research at Mayo Clinic that will be used by NASA during its upcoming space mission to study how microgravity affects bone-forming stem cells, aiming to develop treatments for bone loss conditions like osteoporosis and improve astronaut health during long spaceflights.
Mayo Clinic is leading the healthcare industry in AI adoption, with nearly 100 AI algorithms in use and hundreds more in development, aiming to enhance diagnosis, research, and patient care through advanced technology and extensive data utilization.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have conducted a promising Phase I clinical trial of a gene therapy for osteoarthritis, demonstrating safety, sustained expression of a therapeutic gene, and early signs of symptom relief, potentially revolutionizing treatment for this common and debilitating condition.
The 2025 U.S. News report ranks Minnesota's top hospitals, with Mayo Clinic in Rochester leading nationally and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis as the top regional hospital in the Twin Cities, highlighting the state's strong healthcare institutions.
Mayo Clinic has developed StateViewer, an AI-powered diagnostic tool that analyzes FDG-PET brain scans to identify nine types of dementia with 88% accuracy, significantly improving early diagnosis and treatment planning.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed an AI tool called StateViewer that accurately detects nine types of dementia from a single brain scan, improving speed and precision in diagnosis, which could lead to earlier and more effective treatments.
Doctors at Mayo Clinic are using improv theater techniques to enhance their communication, empathy, and adaptability skills, which are crucial for patient care and teamwork. These exercises help physicians connect better with patients and colleagues by practicing humor, curiosity, and body language awareness in a fun, engaging way.