Tag Archives: Mayo Clinic

Nutritional Supplement Works Against Some Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Mice

April 2nd, 2012 - 10:17 am

American Association for Cancer Research Journalists:  See bottom of this post for video and audio resources The dietary supplement gamma-linolenic acid can inhibit the growth of a subset of pancreatic cancer cells and selectively promote cancer cell death in mice, … Continue reading →

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Emerging Fungal Infection in Southwest Mimics Cancer

March 30th, 2012 - 12:24 am

A fungal infection of the gastrointestinal tract that mimics cancer and inflammatory bowel disease appears to be emerging in the Southwestern United States and other desert regions, according to Mayo Clinic researchers in Arizona investigating the disease.  The invasive fungus, … Continue reading →

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Tick Alert: Mayo Clinic Expert Offers Tips for Avoiding, Spotting Tick-Borne Diseases

March 27th, 2012 - 4:46 pm

Spring has only just arrived, but tick season is well under way. Physicians are seeing new cases of tick-borne illness several weeks earlier than usual, likely because a mild winter in much of the country made life easier for ticks … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic PCI Risk Score as Performance Metric for Interventional Cardiologists

March 26th, 2012 - 9:30 am

Journalists:  See bottom of this post for audio and video resources. A recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic focuses on predicting operator outcomes in coronary angioplasty procedures. “We’ve been interested in prediction of outcomes after coronary angioplasty and stent procedures for some time,” … Continue reading →

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David Holmes, M.D., Reflects on the Past Year as President of ACC

March 25th, 2012 - 11:32 am

Mayo Clinic cardiologist David R. Holmes, M.D., reflects back on his year as president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).  “It’s been a huge deal to be president of ACC,” said Dr. Holmes, “Cardiology has been incredibly good to … Continue reading →

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Obesity Risk Score to Predict Mortality in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

March 25th, 2012 - 9:30 am

Journalists:  See bottom of this post for audio and video resources. A recent study co-authored by Mayo Clinic physicians and presented at the 2012 ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo might change the way we assess obesity in individuals with … Continue reading →

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Farris Timimi, M.D, Discusses the Role and Use of Social Media in Healthcare

March 24th, 2012 - 3:56 pm

“This isn’t an addition to your job. This is part of your job,” says Mayo Clinic cardiologist and Medical Director of Mayo Clinic’s Center for Social Media, Farris Timimi, M.D., when discussing the role and use of social media in … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic – TGen Study Role Testosterone May Play in Triple Negative Breast Cancer

March 22nd, 2012 - 6:35 pm

Could blocking a testosterone receptor lead to a new way to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer?  That’s a question researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) are exploring. Preliminary results of a … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Honors Mayo Clinic With Governor’s International Trade Award

March 22nd, 2012 - 2:05 pm

Mayo Clinic was honored today with a 27th Annual Governor’s International Trade Award at a luncheon ceremony in Minneapolis. The award honors Minnesota companies that have excelled in the international marketplace.  A news release is here. Mayo Clinic’s international and … Continue reading →

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ACC President David Holmes, M.D., Previews the Upcoming Annual Scientific Session & Expo

March 22nd, 2012 - 11:25 am

ACC President and Mayo Clinic cardiologist David R. Holmes, M.D.,  previews the upcoming Annual Scientific Session & Expo, held in Chicago from March 24-27, 2012.  Among the items of “incredible interest” that Dr. Holmes mentions are:  -Maintenance of Certification and … Continue reading →

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