Items Tagged ‘immunization’
August 10, 2021
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 8/9/2021
By Advancing the Science contributor 
COVID-19 has once again taken almost all the headlines. However, research and expertise across the vastness of medicine still continues. Those stories are at the top — dancing after menopause, hemp seeds for inflammation, ‘brain orgasms’, and more. Then read on for the latest understanding in why the delta variant spreads even among vaccinated people, […]
Tags: Abinash Virk, Ala Dababneh, Angela Dispenzieri, antibodies, arthritis, Arya Mohabbat, cancer, cardiology, chemotherapy, COVID-19, dementia, Devang Sanghavi
May 4, 2021
Yes, that little lump or funny bump on your neck could be cancer, best to find out now
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is a long complicated-sounding term for throat cancer. Specifically, cancer in the top of the throat, an area that starts at the far back of your tongue and includes your tonsils. This type of cancer is difficult to diagnose, often discovered as only a small mass in the […]
Tags: cancer prevention, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, education, Emily Karp, HPV, human papillomavirus, immunization, Katherine Van Abel, medical research, medical research education, oropharynx cancer, otolaryngology
May 3, 2021
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 5/3/2021
As a leading academic medical center, Mayo Clinic content often is cited by media, be it our website, news releases or other articles. Our research becomes the story, and our researchers weigh in on health topics worldwide, including commenting on research findings published by other institutions. In this week’s news, you will find a connection […]
Tags: Aaron Fairbanks, Andres Acosta, anxiety, biomedical engineering, brain, cardiovascular medicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine, clinical trials, concussion, COVID-19, deep brain stimulation, depression
December 17, 2020
Get answers to your questions about COVID-19 and coming vaccines
By Advancing the Science contributor
On Dec. 7, a panel of Mayo Clinic physician experts presented “COVID-19 Updates and Vaccine Information” to community members across southeast Minnesota in a virtual community forum attended by 200 community members. The four Mayo Clinic panelists included moderator Robert Albright Jr., D.O., newly appointed regional vice president in the southeast Minnesota region of Mayo […]
Tags: COVID-19, Deepi Goyal, immunization, Mayo Clinic Health System, Melanie Swift, occupational medicine, Robert Albright, Robert Jacobson, vaccines
November 9, 2020
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 11/9/2020
As SARS-CoV-2 spreads throughout the world, COVID-19 has become the subject of almost every conversation. Not surprisingly, the media are actively following developments in research on symptoms, testing, treatment and vaccines. In addition to some of these stories, you’ll find Mayo Clinic research and researchers highlighted across a wide range of topics. We are also […]
Tags: ALS, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, animal model, bone disease, cancer screening, cardiovascular medicine, clinical research, colorectal cancer, COVID-19, David Ahlquist, dementia
August 28, 2020
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — COVID, COVID, COVID
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding convalescent plasma in the last week. A few articles are listed here, an internet search will give you dozens more. In addition to convalescent plasma, our researchers are working on tests, vaccines, social and population health issues relating to COVID-19. Recent news articles highlighting Mayo Clinic Research […]
Tags: Angela Mattke, cardiology, COVID-19, emergency department, genomics, Gregory Poland, health disparities, immunization, infection control, infectious disease, LaPrincess Brewer, Michael Ackerman
August 21, 2020
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 8/21/2020
A wide range of Mayo Clinic expertise was highlighted in the past week, with local, national and international media outlets quoting researchers and referring to Mayo Clinic research findings. Following are a selection of these news articles, with a brief excerpt and link to the full story on the appropriate websites. For ease of review, […]
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Andrew Badley, blood pressure, Bobbi Pritt, Brian Mohney, cardiology, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19, diabetes, emergency department, epidemiology, genetics
August 14, 2020
Mayo Clinic Research in the news 8/14/2020
While much of the news around health care research is COVID-19 related, Mayo Clinic researchers are hard at work across the entire spectrum of health and health care delivery. Our multidisciplinary research teams are seeking ways to improve outcomes, lower costs and enhance the experience of patients, providers and caregivers. Read on for snippets of […]
Tags: aging, Andrew Badley, antibodies, breast cancer, chemotherapy, Clifford Jack Jr., clinical research, clinical trials, COVID-19, Devon Rubin, Eugenia Trushina, Grzegorz Nowakowski
June 15, 2020
How Vaccines Are Developed and What That Means for COVID-19
In a recent Zoominar, Robert Jacobson, M.D., a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, gave an in-depth, yet easy-to-understand, discussion on vaccine development, and where we are with respect to a vaccine for COVID-19. Dr. Jacobson, who is also a health sciences researcher with specific expertise in pediatric infectious diseases, sets the stage for his discussion with a story […]
Tags: COVID-19, immunization, pediatric research, research education, Robert Jacobson, vaccines
January 2, 2020
The Flu: Nothing to Sneeze About!
By Advancing the Science contributor
So here we are, well into the 2019-2020 flu season. Have you had your flu shot? If you haven’t, do you know whether that was the safest choice for you and those you care about? In a new podcast from the Bow Tie Bandit and Mayo Clinic Laboratories, learn important facts about influenza, such as […]
Tags: immunization, influenza, Justin Kreuter, Matthew Binnicker, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Priya Sampathkumar, vaccines