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A new robotic technology is catching lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages, helping patients skip repeat surgeries and recover faster. Early-stage diagnoses at Mayo Clinic jumped from 46% to 69% in just five years.
Mayo Clinic is now testing a revolutionary cancer treatment that uses heat to fight Stage 4 tumors in just five-minute sessions. The non-invasive therapy could replace chemotherapy and radiation for some patients, eliminating their harsh side effects.
Researchers discovered that ovarian cancer cells activate survival mode within hours of treatment, but an existing lung cancer drug can block this response. The breakthrough could help thousands of women whose tumors stop responding to therapy.
Scientists discovered a rare genetic mutation that directly causes fatty liver disease, potentially affecting millions worldwide. The breakthrough could lead to new targeted treatments for a condition that strikes one in three adults.
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered a promising treatment that targets harmful "zombie cells" in diabetic kidneys, potentially helping over 12 million Americans. The short-term therapy improved kidney function and reduced inflammation in groundbreaking studies.
Scientists discovered a breakthrough treatment that targets "zombie cells" causing kidney damage in diabetic patients. The combination therapy improved kidney function and reduced inflammation in early studies.
Merck and Mayo Clinic are combining artificial intelligence with real patient data to speed up the discovery of breakthrough medicines. The collaboration aims to make drug development faster, smarter, and more likely to succeed.
Doctors at Mayo Clinic are successfully pairing weight loss surgery with medications like Ozempic to help patients overcome obesity. This combined approach offers new hope for people who need more support than one treatment alone can provide.
Scientists discovered how lung tumors hijack the body's immune safety system to protect themselves from treatment. The breakthrough could help immunotherapy work for thousands more cancer patients.
Scientists found a molecular switch that tells lung cells whether to repair damage or fight infection. The discovery could lead to new treatments for chronic lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.
A common medication for overactive bladder reduced hot flashes by nearly seven per day in men undergoing prostate cancer treatment. The discovery offers new hope for thousands struggling with this debilitating side effect.
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that brigatinib, a lung cancer drug, may help ovarian cancer patients overcome treatment resistance when combined with existing therapies. The breakthrough could transform care for women facing one of the deadliest cancers.
Scientists have developed a one-time CRISPR treatment that fixes the genetic mutation causing the most common inherited kidney disease. Early tests show it could replace lifelong medication for 12 million people worldwide.
Mayo Clinic scientists corrected a genetic mutation causing the most common inherited kidney disease with one injection. The treatment extended survival and stopped organ damage in mice, offering hope for 12 million people worldwide.