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Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean?
Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important.
New hope for patients with metastatic prostate cancer
Mayo Clinic is leading the way with a new treatment for advanced prostate cancer, specifically for prostate-specific membrane antigen-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (PSMA-positive mCRPC).
Using proton beam therapy on the heart
Experts at Mayo Clinic recently completed the first clinical trial in humans using proton beam therapy, a type of radiation, to treat patients with potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. And they say initial results are encouraging.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement?
When diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, several treatment options are available. In general, nonoperative treatment is recommended first. Knee replacement is indicated when patients have tried several nonoperative treatments and they are no longer working.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the 2024-25 influenza season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recently released updated 2024-25 vaccine recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. As always, it's strongly recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for influenza.
