May 31, 2019
Mayo Clinic holds artificial intelligence symposium with eye on the future
KIMTby Jeremiah Wilcox Mayo held an artificial intelligence symposium, looking to bring together groups of developers from around the world. They’re working on projects using technology to help patients. One of the ideas includes computing systems that can interpret medical information and offer preliminary recommendations for patients. Dr. Steve Peters works at Mayo and says […]
December 21, 2018
New 3D imaging mammogram technology at Mayo Clinic Health System
KIMT by Annalise Johnson Using X-rays, a 3D mammogram creates a 3D image of the breast. Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea received a new breast tomosynthesis machine in November and began using it on patients this weekend. The machine has multiple benefits over standard screening tests alone, including decreasing the chance of patients […]
Tags: 3D Breast Imaging, breast tomosynthesis machine, Dr. Brandon Stott, KIMT, Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea
April 6, 2018
Living with back pain: ‘It’s a chronic issue’
KIMT by Calyn Thompson According to Mayo Clinic, about 80-percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Some surveys say back pain is the number one reason people go see their primary health care provider…Dr. Mohamed Bydon is a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic. He said there can be some easy […]
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December 15, 2017
KIMT By Annalisa Pardo Mayo Clinic researchers found using emojis instead of “traditional emotional scales” were helpful in assessing patients’ quality of life. Using emojis over lengthy, “burdensome” questionnaires could lead to more accurate reports by patients. Researchers say more accurate data could then lead to “determining the best treatment options.” “Emojis are a near […]
Tags: American Society of Hematology, Apple Watch, Dr. Carrie Thompson, emojis, iPhone, KIMT
November 3, 2017
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights
Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Editor, Karl Oestreich; Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik CNN Emergency declaration is key to curbing opioid epidemic, experts say by […]
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October 28, 2017
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights
Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Editor, Karl Oestreich; Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik Reuters Heart health disparities take toll on African-Americans by Will Boggs Dr. […]
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October 13, 2017
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights
Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Editor, Karl Oestreich; Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik New York Times Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From […]
Tags: aging, Alzforum, American Journal of Managed Care, American Nursing Informatics Association, anxiety, Arizona Republic, AZFamily.com, Becker’s Hospital Review, Boston Scientific, brain aneurysm, Breast Cancer, breast cancer vaccine