Category Archives: Findings

Hypoparathyroidism – New Insights in Patient Conditions

June 17th, 2013 - 12:45 pm

The parathyroid glands, located in the back of the neck, secrete parathyroid hormone which controls calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D in the blood and in your bones. In hypoparathyroidism not enough hormone is produced, causing calcium levels to drop and … Continue reading →

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No Need to Test Breast Cancer for This Biomarker

June 3rd, 2013 - 7:53 am

Edith Perez, M.D., an internationally known breast cancer researcher, and deputy director at large of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, is fond of finding simplicity in treatment where possible. Her recent study has done just that. Published in the Journal … Continue reading →

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Genomic Medicine – It’s Not Just for Research Anymore

May 30th, 2013 - 12:51 pm

A change has occurred in medicine. Just wanted to make note. A couple of years ago, on the 10th anniversary of the mapping of the human genome, the national media issued a number of stories lamenting what they saw as … Continue reading →

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NIH on the Losses from Sequestration

May 29th, 2013 - 12:23 pm

Passing on this NBC news story that covered Dr.  Francis  Collins presentation this week. The head of the National Institutes of Health recently asked for examples from funded institutions across the country — those conducting medical research — of how … Continue reading →

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Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI) & Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – IBD in the News

April 30th, 2013 - 8:51 am

Edward Loftus Jr., M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in the care and evaluation of patients with IBD, discusses the implications of recent article published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics that found a group of patients with IBS to … Continue reading →

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Showing the Power of Individualized Medicine through Patient Experiences

April 26th, 2013 - 8:51 am

CHICAGO — “Individualized medicine … it’s not just about deciphering your own genome … it’s about you having the power to choose your own care and having access to information that can best keep you well.” That was the message … Continue reading →

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IBD & Increased Risk for Pneumonia – IBD in the News

April 24th, 2013 - 11:40 am

Edward Loftus Jr., M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in the care and evaluation of patients with IBD, discusses a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology that found patients with inflammatory bowel disease were at an … Continue reading →

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Minnesota High Schooler in Science Finals – BIO 2013

April 23rd, 2013 - 10:37 am

CHICAGO — The next generation of scientists from Minnesota and the rest of the nation are making themselves known. The Biotechnology Institute has sponsored another international competition for high school scientists here at BIO 2013 and Minnesota’s finalist is Rena … Continue reading →

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New York Hospitals Searching Genomes, Mayo has Clinic in Operation

April 22nd, 2013 - 2:13 pm

Readers of the New York Times today saw a nice overview story of how the leading research hospitals in the metro area are competing to use genomic and molecular tools to  attack cancers of various types. It’s always good to … Continue reading →

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Larazotide Acetate & Celiac Disease – Celiac Disease in the News

April 17th, 2013 - 4:38 pm

Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist and celiac disease expert Joseph Murray, M.D., discusses a recent article published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics that examined the effectiveness of larazotide acetate as an alternative treatment for celiac disease. While he states that doesn’t think … Continue reading →

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