Monthly Archives: July 2008

Mayo Clinic part of CNN Fit Nation Tour 2008

July 11th, 2008 - 7:27 pm

Dallas, Texas — Mayo Clinic was asked by CNN to be a part of Fit Nation 2008. The Fit Nation tour kicked off today in Dallas, Texas, and will make stops in Seattle, Wash., Minneapolis, Minn., Columbus, Ohio, and Buffalo, … Continue reading →

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U.S. News Names Mayo Clinic Among Best Hospitals

July 8th, 2008 - 6:21 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo Clinic to its Honor Roll of Best Hospitals for the 19th straight year. Glenn Forbes, M.D., CEO of Mayo Clinic Rochester, says “it’s gratifying when outside organizations like U.S. News & World … Continue reading →

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Transplant Games 2008

July 7th, 2008 - 5:52 pm

Mayo Clinic is among the sponsors of the National Kidney Foundation’s 2008 U.S. Transplant Games, which are held in even-numbered years “to demonstrate the success of transplantation, honor those who have given the gift of life, and call attention to … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic-Led Study Discovers Genetic Defect Related to Atrial Fibrillation

July 7th, 2008 - 2:10 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have found a gene mutation linked to one family’s hereditary form of atrial fibrillation. Researchers hope this discovery will lead to better understanding of the disease and, eventually, better ways to predict, prevent and treat the heart … Continue reading →

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