Mayo Clinic researchers report that the risk of stroke that sometimes results from a common treatment for atrial fibrillation can be minimized when the patient takes anticoagulation medication prior to the procedure.
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed another user-friendly calculator to aid physicians in better understanding complex cancer data and helping their patients make more informed decisions about treatment.
A Mayo Clinic study identifies several factors in patients with Parkinson's disease, which predict medical services utilization and prognosis.
Mayo Clinic researchers today identified a genetic basis for the heart's ability to withstand fight-or-flight responses: a protein called Kir6.2 enables the heart to react to stress without distress.
After three days of debate and deliberation, attendees gathered over the weekend at the Mayo Clinic National Conference on Medicine and the Media reviewed preliminary observations for bringing more accurate, timely and responsible medical news to the public.
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, in collaboration with the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, has received one of only two Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for lymphoma research.
Mayo Clinic scientists have shown for the first time that an adult stem cell variant circulating in adult human blood can be driven to form smooth muscle cells, which are key building blocks in blood vessel formation and also participate in coronary artery blockages.
A Mayo Clinic pilot study shows bupropion, an antidepressant known to help smokers quit, could help spit tobacco users kick the habit too.
You have your cholesterol levels under control, but now your doctor says you still have high triglycerides. Triglycerides, like cholesterol, are a blood fat. Research suggests that high levels increase risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Severely high levels put you at risk for pancreatitis, a life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas.
Nasal sprays aren't just for allergies. Nasal forms of medication can provide a safe, effective alternative when pills or injected drugs are impractical or ineffective.
A car crash, an assault, military combat or disasters caused by nature or people, all can cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Left untreated, PTSD can be a disabling anxiety disorder. Some research suggests that the use of cognitive behavior therapy in the first weeks after a traumatic event may prevent the potential development of PTSD.
Mayo Clinic researchers have found nearly half of patients who underwent transplantation due to alcoholic-liver disease experienced an acute state of confusion after the operation.
Researchers are discovering that men and women are different in more ways than obvious physical characteristics. The differences tend to be small, but could eventually lead to new developments in health care, such as sex-specific medications.
There's a new tool in fitness programs that seems more like a childhood toy -- fitness balls.
If you have heartburn, it's unlikely that you are on a path to esophageal cancer -- as some advertisements for heartburn medications imply. But chronic heartburn can cause medical complications, and you should talk with your doctor about your individual situation.
The August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings features the first two parts of a series of primers on medical genomics. The primers will provide valuable background to help physicians and scientists understand the human genome and its implications for the practice of medicine.
Your outlook on life not only may help you live longer, but it appears to have an impact on your quality of life. Mayo Clinic researchers say that optimists report a higher level of physical and mental functioning than their pessimistic counterparts.
A Mayo Clinic vaccinologist pleads for the universal influenza vaccination of the elderly (individuals 65 and older) in an editorial entitled, "If You Could Halve the Mortality Rate, Would You Do It?"
Some day, your doctor may be able to determine what drugs -- and what doses -- are most likely to work for you based on your genes.
No one knows the real risk of a smallpox outbreak, but by arming yourself with information and being aware of breaking news and recommendations from health experts, you can minimize your risk.
A relatively new dietary supplement called Basikol may lower total cholesterol by about 15 percent, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.
If cancer seems rampant in your family, you could be at higher risk for an inherited cancer. But, it's important to put that risk in perspective.
Just can't seem to maintain a flat tummy, even though you are not overweight? According to the August issue of the Mayo Clinic Women's HealhSource, you could just have a genetic tendency to accumulate fat in that area. Or if you have lost some height over the years, bulges can become more prominent. Whatever the cause, you can help flatten your stomach.
Researchers have known for years that beta blockers -- medications that control high blood pressure and help the heart beat more efficiently -- can help men with heart failure. But they weren't sure if women also benefited.
Mayo Clinic's designation as a comprehensive cancer center in Rochester, Minn., has been extended to include Mayo's locations in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic is the first multicenter clinic in the United States to receive comprehensive cancer center designation for its entire cancer program.
Researchers outline new methods for safely and accurately identifying a suspected bioterrorism agent and detail what physicians should know about the symptoms and treatments needed for the highest priority level of infectious agents, such as anthrax, smallpox, botulism, tularemia and plague.
Mayo Clinic doctors have found that a heart rhythm disturbance called atrial fibrillation is common in patients with leaky mitral valves, suggesting that surgical valve repair should be more strongly considered in those patients.
A Mayo Clinic study has found that a back-strengthening exercise program can provide significant long-lasting protection against spinal fractures in women at risk for osteoporosis.
Have you had your recommended dose of sunshine? Vitamin D, called the sunshine vitamin, is critical to the development of healthy bones and teeth and helps prevent osteoporosis. Natural sunlight helps your body produce vitamin D.
What you eat affects your cholesterol, but how often you eat might play a role too, according to the July issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource.
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that breast tumors can be detected with a new imaging technique called magnetic resonance (MR) elastography. This test uses a combination of sound waves and MRI to evaluate the mechanical properties of tissues within the breast. In the future, this could mean earlier and more reliable diagnosis of breast cancer.
Asthma isn't just a disease diagnosed in children. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that over 40 percent of older adults with asthma are hospitalized at least once for asthma or related conditions.
It's a lump, it's ugly and it's on your wrist.
Your old, faded gardening shirt might not offer good protection from an afternoon in the sun.
Three days of panel discussions, featuring many of the most recognized names in medical news, will focus on the state of the health and medical news dissemination process at the Mayo Clinic National Conference on Medicine and the Media, Sept. 20-22, in Rochester, Minn.
If you have high triglyceride levels but your cholesterol levels are normal, you may think you're in the clear. You might be surprised when your doctor hands you a laundry list of lifestyle changes to correct those triglyceride levels.
Mammograms are in the news again, causing confusion and dismay.
Fatigue is a symptom that challenges doctors. It is hard to define because it can feel different for each individual.
Mayo Clinic researchers have found a new clue in the search for a way to stop the tissue damage, or demyelination, that occurs in multiple sclerosis or related central nervous system diseases.
As more older Americans continue to enjoy exercise, their rate of sports-related injuries has risen significantly.
Decades after childhood chickenpox, the herpes zoster virus that caused it could re-emerge as shingles.
A study by Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association shows that taking Viagra probably isn't dangerous for most men who have stable coronary artery disease.
Do you need fancy gadgets to help maintain a healthy smile?
Common variations in a single gene are associated with increased blood levels of C-reactive Protein (CRP), a biomarker that has recently become an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to a Mayo Clinic study.
In the past, when a seemingly healthy child collapsed on the basketball court during the heat of the game, parents and medical professionals were sometimes left with few explanations of why. Now, genomic medicine has helped Mayo Clinic researchers find a renewed use for a test once deemed ineffective in detecting a cardiac condition sometimes cited as the cause of previously unexplained sudden deaths.
Mayo Clinic Health Management Resources recently launched three new online programs to help employees make informed health choices.
Migraine pain can be debilitating, and women are three times more likely than men to suffer from it. Science has learned much in recent years about managing migraines; although, there is no known cure.
Millions of people take baby aspirin every day to help prevent a heart attack. If you're one of them, and you use ibuprofen for pain relief, you may be blocking aspirin's heart benefits.
Steroids often get a bad rap. There has been a lot of negative press about the side effects of anabolic steroids, sometimes used -- and misused -- by athletes or other people who want to bulk up. However, these medications do have a legitimate medical use for certain sexual and genetic disorders.
A Mayo Clinic study indicates the first of a new class of drugs involving radioimmunotherapy benefited a significant number of patients with low-grade B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who have exhausted treatment options.
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