Tag Archives: Research

EU $220 Million Grant Supports Mayo–Czech Research Using ‘Space Station’ Approach

August 3rd, 2011 - 10:16 am

Mayo Clinic will receive $10 million in research funding from the European Union (EU) as part of a $220 million grant to its collaborator, the St. Anne’s University Hospital in Brno, the Czech Republic. The overall award will be used … Continue reading →

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Fighting Cancer with Cancer: Mayo Clinic Finds Promising Use for Thyroid Cancer Gene

June 1st, 2011 - 9:27 am

You’ve heard of fighting fire with fire, but fighting cancer with cancer? A Mayo Clinic Study has found that A mutant gene long thought to accelerate tumor growth in thyroid cancer patients actually inhibits the spread of malignant cells, showing … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Studies How Much Practice Makes Perfect When Performing Colonoscopies

May 12th, 2011 - 1:47 pm

A colonoscopy is an invaluable procedure for detecting problems in the colon and rectum. Doctors can often diagnose gastrointestinal issues and even catch the warning signs of colorectal cancer. Perfecting the skills required for this delicate procedure takes practice. But … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Research Must Be Accelerated

May 1st, 2011 - 8:22 pm

Larry King’s special, Unthinkable: The Alzheimer’s Epidemic, which aired May 1st, featured the subject of Alzheimer’s disease.  Importantly, the program elevated the discussion around the need for more research and research funding.  Currently, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Finds New Genetic Cause of Neurodegeneration

April 29th, 2011 - 12:47 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered two mutations responsible for a devastating neurological condition they first identified 15 years ago. The researchers say their study — appearing in Nature Genetics — has revealed a new neural pathway that may help understand … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Tie Parkinson’s Drugs to Impulse Control Problems

March 23rd, 2011 - 8:08 pm

Mayo Clinic researchers found that dopamine agonists used in treating Parkinson’s disease result in impulse control disorders in as many as 22 percent of patients. Mayo Clinic first reported on this topic in 2005.  The 2005 study linked dopamine agonists to … Continue reading →

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Mayo, ASU collaboration to grow

February 14th, 2011 - 9:27 pm

Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University (ASU) have signed an agreement that represents a formal commitment to enhance the collaborative relationship that has been building steadily over the past eight years. This agreement will pave the way for Mayo and … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Research Presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium – 2010

December 6th, 2010 - 9:55 am

Mayo Clinic researchers will present a variety of breast cancer research studies as part of the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec. 8-12. Links to prominent studies are below, including video and audio resources available for download … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Identify Successful Combination Therapies to Treat Myeloma Patients

December 5th, 2010 - 6:00 pm

Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona have identified successful combination of therapies for the treatment of myloma patients who are resistant to the drug bortezomib. In the study using a mouse model, Mayo researchers assessed the anti-myeloma activity of 30 … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic-led Research Study Finds Image-Guided Cryoablation Useful for Painful Metastatic Bone Disease

November 30th, 2010 - 3:59 pm

During a recent multicenter trial led by Mayo Clinic, 62 adults with painful bone metastases were treated with CT guided and monitored cryoablation, a treatment technique pioneered at Mayo Clinic. These patients were treated at eight medical facilities across the … Continue reading →

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