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New test distinguishes between prion disease and other causes of rapidly progressive dementia
C.J. Bahnsen
March 6, 2025

In May of 2024, Mayo Clinic launched a new prion test, RT-QuIC Prion, CSF, which can distinguish prion disease from other causes of rapidly progressive[...]

Vertebral body tethering: Another option for treating scoliosis in children
Rhoda Madson
February 21, 2022
Study shows a new scoring system can help clinicians predict 30-day mortality risk for patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis
Jay Furst
February 15, 2022
Advanced Care at Home — Evidence-based practice transformation                                        
Joel Streed
February 10, 2022
Mayo Clinic, Carnegie Mellon University to collaborate on transplant innovation
Tia R. Ford
February 9, 2022
Wound Closure Inspiration From Duct Tape
Mayo Clinic Staff
February 2, 2022
Study finds that patients with alcohol-associated cirrhosis have worse outcomes in recovering from critical illness, compared with other cirrhosis patients
Jay Furst
January 25, 2022
‘Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition’ competition names biomedical innovation champions
Joel Streed
January 24, 2022
Direct oral anticoagulants significantly decrease recurrent venous thrombosis for adult cancer patients, Mayo Clinic study finds
Jay Furst
January 18, 2022
Fueling the future of telehealth through expanded services, research in sports medicine
Joel Streed
January 14, 2022
Transforming care for patients in the cardiac intensive care unit
Joel Streed
December 14, 2021
Trailblazers, part 3
Joel Streed
December 2, 2021
Research Tool Used in Prostate Cancer May Lead to New Therapies
Mayo Clinic Staff
October 4, 2021

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