Research - December 2019 Archives

Never know what to say at New Year’s Eve parties? The Advancing the Science blog is here to help with this top-10 recap of our ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Gender pay equity in the field of medicine remains elusive. Gender-based pay differences have been shown to persist, even when controlling for experience, clinical productivity, ...

Research is advancing a regenerative solution for a quality of life-limiting complication of mesh-based surgical repairs for stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in ...

The seasonal flu virus has made a widespread appearance across the U.S., just in time for heavy holiday travel. Most flu illnesses are being caused ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — After an extensive nationwide search, Mayo Clinic has named Rita Khan chief digital officer, Mayo Clinic. Khan will guide Mayo Clinic's strategy as it ...

Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 12/21/19 On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Michelle Mielke, a Mayo Clinic epidemiologist and an author on a study published recently in American ...

When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, men are typically diagnosed earlier than women. But why? New research suggests it might be the test used to score ...

PHOENIX — A Mayo Clinic study involving 5,540 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer finds that maintenance chemotherapy after initial treatment is more beneficial for patients whose disease is under ...

Many people under 60 who develop stomach cancer have a "genetically and clinically distinct" disease, new Mayo Clinic research has discovered. Compared to stomach cancer in older adults, this new, early onset form often grows and spreads more quickly, has a worse prognosis, and is more resistant to traditional chemotherapy treatments, the study finds.

At this time of year, cold and flu season mixes with holiday shopping, parties and travel. That means extra opportunities to share holiday cheer — ...

Researchers found most women who survive breast cancer beyond 10 years are at risk to develop serious medical conditions including heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and ...

When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, men are typically diagnosed earlier than women. But why? New research suggests it might be the test used to ...