Immunology
Scientists pioneer immunotherapy technique for autoimmune diseases
Mayo Clinic scientists have developed an immunotherapy strategy that potentially lays the groundwork for treating a spectrum of autoimmune diseases.
Apr 1, 2024
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Medical research
Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy after spinal cord injury
A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries. The findings from the Phase I clinical trial appear in Nature Communications. ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Medications
Video: Can aspirin make your breathing worse?
Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn't know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Social isolation linked to biological age gap, higher mortality rate
A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated people are more likely to show signs of being biologically older than their age and more likely to die from a variety of causes. The research, published in the Journal ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Video: When surgery for endometriosis is the answer
Endometriosis is a painful condition where cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. While it most commonly occurs in the pelvis, it can occur anywhere in the abdomen or pelvis.
Mar 19, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Assessing breast cancer risk
The genetic risk of breast cancer has been in the news lately. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center are working toward pinpointing individuals' risk of developing breast cancer.
Mar 18, 2024
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Medical economics
Telehealth study investigates reimbursements for rural health care delivery
A recent Mayo Clinic study published in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine investigated how telehealth in palliative care may provide value for rural caregivers, health care teams and their patients. ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Warning signs of colorectal cancer in younger adults
Colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the U.S., has been rising among younger people for the past two decades. It is not one type of cancer but two cancers: colon cancer, which starts in the large intestine, ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Neuroscience
Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction
Today, neurostimulation is used to treat a variety of human disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremor, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome. A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe one ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Health
Video: Can collagen supplements help with aging?
Many people take collagen supplements, hoping to capture the fountain of youth. But can these products really reverse the aging process?
Mar 14, 2024
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