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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Misleading Aspirin Email
We have been informed of a recently circulated email regarding the use of aspirin, which included mention of Dr. Virend Somers and of Mayo Clinic. Neither Dr. Somers nor Mayo Clinic contributed to this email, which contains some information that … Continue reading
By Lee Aase |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
Tagged Aspirin, email, Mayo Clinic, Virend Somers
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Blacks Much Less Likely to Know They Have Heart Condition or to Use Treatment for It, Says Mayo Clinic Researcher
A large nationwide study that includes neurologists from Mayo Clinic has found that blacks are substantially less likely than whites to know that they have atrial fibrillation or to use warfarin, the most common treatment for the condition. Atrial fibrillation, … Continue reading
By Kevin Punsky |
Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research
Tagged atrial fibrillation, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Meschia, Stroke
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Mayo Clinic Finances Rebound in 2009
Journalists: For audio file information, see the bottom of this post. Mayo Clinic leaders today announced that the organization surpassed its financial plan in 2009, helping it rebound from a break-even 2008 performance. In 2009, income from current activities (i.e. … Continue reading
Mayo Clinic Oral Cancer Study Shows Full Tumor Genome
Mayo Clinic researchers along with collaborators from Life Technologies are reporting on the application of a new approach for sequencing RNA to study cancer tumors. Their findings from a proof-of-principle study on oral carcinomas, appear in the current issue of … Continue reading
By Robert Nellis |
Posted in Cancer, Research
Tagged Genome, Life Technologies, Mayo Clinic, Oral Cancer, Smith
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Mayo Clinic Reports its First Lung Transplantation by Donation After Cardiac Death
Lung transplantation is a well-known therapy for patients with end-stage lung disease, but, as with other patients waiting for organs for transplantation, there are more recipients waiting than donors available. A potential solution for patients with end-stage lung disease is … Continue reading
By Traci Klein |
Posted in Transplant
Tagged Cassivi, Donation After Cardiac Death, Lung Transplantation, Mayo Clinic
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Study Shows Mayo Clinic Responsible for $22 Billion in Economic Impact
Data from a study conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute shows Mayo Clinic is responsible for $22 billion in economic impact nationwide, including $9.6 billion in Minnesota. The $9.6 billion impact in Minnesota is larger than that of the hotel … Continue reading
