Items Tagged ‘LaPrincess Brewer’
June 3, 2022
Mayo Clinic research will be on display at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, June 4 – 7, in Washington, D.C. For people attending the conference, you are invited to stop by the booth, staffed by the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. In the double […]
Tags: Aaron Spaulding, AcademyHealth, Ahmed (Shafii) Mohamed, Alanna Chamberlain, artificial intelligence, Ben Pollock, Bridget Biggs, burnout, cardiovascular medicine, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, clinical trials, community engagement
April 5, 2022
Mayo Clinic at the Society of Behavioral Medicine #SBM2022 — the urgency of adaptation
The 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine is April 6-9, in Baltimore. With the meeting theme “The Urgency of Adaptation,” the 2022 conference seeks to showcase opportunities for behavioral medicine to increase its effect on the climate crisis, systemic racism, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Embedded in the clinical practice, […]
Tags: Ahmed (Shafii) Mohamed, Amelia Barwise, Arizona State University, Bridget Biggs, cancer, cardiovascular disease, Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, clinical trials, community engagement, COVID-19, diabetes
February 25, 2022
NIMHD highlights Dr. Brewer’s cardiovascular health equity research
In honor of Black History Month, during February the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has published a series of “Conversations with Researchers Advancing Health Equity.” One of the researchers featured is LaPrincess Brewer, M.D., a Mayo Clinic preventive cardiologist and health equity researcher. Dr. Brewer is principal investigator of the NIMHD- […]
Tags: cardiology, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research, health equity, heart health, LaPrincess Brewer, medical research
August 12, 2021
Clinical trials from a community perspective: “Authenticity is priceless”
By Advancing the Science contributor 
— By Clarence Jones, a community research collaborator Editor’s note: Mayo Clinic advances health equity by engaging communities in research that addresses their health concerns and reduces health disparities. This article is the first in the Raising Up Community Voices in Research series, which highlights the roles and unique voices of community members who participate […]
Tags: Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research, Clarence Jones, community engagement, health equity, LaPrincess Brewer, medical research, Raising Community Voices
March 1, 2021
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 3/1/2021
Media coverage of Mayo Clinic research and expertise covered home cancer screening tests, youth vaping, several advancements in women’s health, COVID-19 and many other topics. Read on for excerpts and links to the articles. Health officials: “Youth vaping a serious issue” KAAL, 2/25/2021 New findings show youth vaping in Minnesota is worse than many had […]
Tags: addiction research, Alzheimer's disease, Aminah Jatoi, anaphylaxis, arthritis, basic science, bladder cancer, BRCA1, BRCA2, cancer screening, clinical research, cognitive impairment
February 8, 2021
Mayo Clinic Research in the news — 2/8/2021
In the week’s news, you can find expertise from Mayo Clinic clinicians and researchers on a range of topics, including several different heart conditions, a blood test for Alzheimer’s, cancer, disparities in diabetes care, and of course COVID-19. Expertise from a Mayo Clinic International consultant is also highlighted, along with Michael Camilleri, M.D., who received […]
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, artificial intelligence, Bart Demaerschalk, blood cancer, blood disease, blood test, breast cancer, cardiology, cardiovascular disease, caregivers, Center for Digital Health, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
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 13, 2019
Inspired to innovate: Detecting heart disease earlier with the help of artificial intelligence
By Advancing the Science contributor
By Nicole Sisk Artificial intelligence will play a key role in Mayo Clinic’s future and that of health care worldwide. The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine is combining artificial intelligence with standard tests to improve patient care. Each year at Mayo Clinic, 250,000 patients have an electrocardiogram, or ECG. It’s a common, inexpensive test designed to […]
Tags: artificial intelligence, cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, diversity, health disparities, heart disease, Itzhak Zachi Attia, LaPrincess Brewer, Paul Friedman, Peter Noseworthy, Sharonne Hayes
April 15, 2019
Culturally relevant health app shows positive impact
By Advancing the Science contributor
By Jay Furst Mobile apps are popular sources of fast and easily digested consumer health information. But can they actually help in measurable ways to make you more healthy? According to a pilot study by Mayo Clinic researchers, they can if the content is presented in a culturally relevant, targeted and engaging way — and […]
Tags: artificial intelligence, cardiology, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, diversity, health disparities, LaPrincess Brewer, Office of Health Disparities Research, women's health
January 29, 2019
The Newbies Weigh In – Women in cardiology
By Advancing the Science contributor
Diversity and inclusion are integral to Mayo Clinic’s mission to provide excellent, culturally relevant care in a welcoming environment to patients from a wide variety of backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment where differences are valued, allowing individuals to achieve and contribute to their fullest potential. The women featured in these profiles represent a […]
Tags: cardiology, diversity, health disparities, LaPrincess Brewer, Marysia Tweet, medical research, medical research education, Rekha Mankad, research education, Shannon Dunlay, women's health