Items Tagged ‘orthopedics’
July 9, 2019
By Advancing the Science contributor 
Kenton Kaufman, Ph.D., departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, is a veteran investigator of limb amputation and prostheses with more than 25 years of experience. He’s on the Medical Advisory Board of Prosthetics 2020, an initiative of the American Orthotic Prosthetic Association. His research is funded by […]
Tags: amputation, biomedical engineering, Daniel Berry, David Lewallen, Health Sciences Research, Hilal Maradit Kremers, Kenton Kaufman, orthopedic surgery, orthopedics, physiology
July 2, 2019
Research News Roundup-June 2019
The Mayo Clinic Research News Roundup includes brief summaries and links to research news releases from the past month. It also connects readers to related resources. Read on for more information from Mayo Clinic Research. Study finds value in physician-patient outcome assessment process Sometimes a physician thinks the outcome of a patient’s treatment is a great success. […]
Tags: Andre Terzic, ASCO, brain cancer, brain tumor, breast cancer, cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, celiac disease, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, education, Gianrico Farrugia
January 7, 2019
One more gift for you in the new year
Were you good last year? If so (or even if not – we don’t judge) you might enjoy these little gifts of new knowledge, ideas, technology, and more from Mayo Clinic Research. Read on to learn about some of our newest research programs. Explore some of our shiniest websites (so new the dust hasn’t had […]
Tags: basic science, biomedical research, cancer, Center for Biomedical Discovery, E. Aubrey Thompson, Ian Lanza, Jan van Deursen, Jian Yuan, Kathleen Yost, Kay Medina, Kenton Kaufman, liver cancer
October 25, 2018
Mayo Clinic Research transforming sports medicine through injury prevention research
By Advancing the Science contributor
Discovering new, improved ways to meet unmet patient needs is why Mayo Clinic Research exists, and the teams in Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory and Sports Medicine Research are no exception. Director of both programs, Timothy Hewett, Ph.D., has conducted injury prevention research throughout his career. He published his first prospective study on the effect of an […]
Tags: Nathan Bates, orthopedics, sports medicine, Timothy Hewett
October 16, 2018
Regenerative medicine facilities and expertise in Florida
The Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Suites has seen 1,000 patients since opening on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus almost two years ago. The model, which integrated patient care with laboratory functions, is enabling the development and use of regenerative medicine products. The unique space serves both patients and clinicians, providing a place for multidisciplinary teams to expand current projects […]
Tags: Center for Regenerative Medicine, medical research, orthopedics, Shane Shapiro, stem cells
April 16, 2018
New Mayo guidelines cut some opioid prescriptions by half
Mayo researchers are studying the opioid prescribing practices and applying it to optimize care for patients. The result in orthopedic surgery is a 48 percent reduction in the amount of opioids prescribed for hip and knee replacement. The team also noted that the prescription refill rate remained the same.
Tags: Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Cody Wyles, opioids, orthopedics, Tad Mabry
April 11, 2018
Training the next generation of clinician scientists
In the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery education focuses on integrating programs and opportunities to deliver training to current and future health care providers. Within Education , the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program is training and mentoring the next generation of clinically trained doctoral-level fellows and […]
Tags: Adam Schwartz, Ali Duarte-Garcia, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Dorin Colibaseanu, education, Erin Barreto, hematology, Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars, Nandita Khera, orthopedics, pharmacy, Rahma Warsame
March 13, 2018
Regenerative medicine therapies program at Mayo Clinic in Florida
Shane Shapiro, M.D., is dedicated to advancing the science of orthopedics and regenerative medicine through research. He is assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and program director for the Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Suites, Mayo Center for Regenerative Medicine. In the video below, Dr. Shapiro discusses the results of his randomized controlled trial of bone marrow aspiration […]
Tags: Center for Regenerative Medicine, clinical trials, orthopedics, osteoarthritis, Shane Shapiro, stem cells
February 6, 2018
Mayo Clinic investigators receive ‘Regenerative Medicine Minnesota’ research grants
Seven Mayo Clinic investigators were selected to receive 2018 Regenerative Medicine Minnesota research grants. The grants are awarded to investigators in the areas of discovery science, translational research and clinical trials. The grants are effective for a two year period. Mayo Clinic awardees include: Terry Burns, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Burns, a neurosurgeon, is developing regenerative strategies to […]
Tags: Aaron Krych, Alexander Revzin, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Jennifer Westendorf, Joseph Lillegard, Mohamad Bydon, neurology, orthopedics, Ping Chen, Regenerative Medicine Minnesota, stem cells, Terry Burns
October 17, 2017
New fish in the sea – Mayo Clinic research websites expanding content
At Mayo Clinic, research is integral to everything we do. We would be unable to offer the highest possible levels of care and continually improve the practice of medicine without research, and the education programs and processes to make it a reality. Thanks for visiting, and we hope you enjoy learning more about some of […]
Tags: brain tumor, Jann Sarkaria, Jennifer Westendorf, John Copland III, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, mindfulness, orthopedics, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Roberto Benzo