Mayo Clinic Find news related to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic newsbureau@mayo.edu http://www.mayoclinic.org/rss/images/mc-logo.gif http://www.mayoclinic.org Newsfeed provided by mayoclinic.org. Click to visit. Find news related to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news/?rss-feedid=6 en-us no Results of a long QT syndrome (LQTS) study published in the current issue of Circulation play an important role in understanding genetic testing's role in diagnosing disease, according to the senior author, Michael Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5486.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5486.html?rss-feedid=6 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:23:11 CDT Mayo Clinic today announced it has received another limited shipment of H1N1 vaccine and will again take appointments for H1N1 vaccination for eligible patients. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5483.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5483.html?rss-feedid=6 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:45:37 CDT Several new diagnostic methods, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are useful for diagnosing myocarditis, according to a study published in the November 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5482.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5482.html?rss-feedid=6 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:36:17 CDT In response to the pandemic influenza outbreak in the community, Mayo Clinic is implementing temporary changes to its hospital visitation policy effective Wednesday, Nov. 4. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5481.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5481.html?rss-feedid=6 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:09:10 CDT A collaborative research study developed by Nurture by Steelcase and Mayo Clinic, was conducted to understand the extent to which a consultation room designed to support present-day clinical encounters could affect the consultation between patients and clinicians. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5471.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5471.html?rss-feedid=6 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:56:46 CDT The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) awarded Jay Smith, M.D., of Mayo Clinic's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR) Legacy Award and Lectureship. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5474.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5474.html?rss-feedid=6 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:04:40 CDT Mayo Clinic announces an H1N1 scheduled clinic for patients. The injectable vaccine and nasal mist will be available by appointment only. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5473.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5473.html?rss-feedid=6 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:52:55 CDT New Mayo Clinic research has found that survival rates of patients with Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor for esophageal cancer, are no different than the survival rates for the general population. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5470.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5470.html?rss-feedid=6 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:31:00 CDT Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a sometimes deadly stomach bug, Clostridium difficile, is on the rise in outpatient settings. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5469.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5469.html?rss-feedid=6 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:48:03 CDT Community members are invited to join Mayo Clinic staff and patients at five Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program concerts in November. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5466.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5466.html?rss-feedid=6 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:55 CDT Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine presents its annual Meditation and Memorial concert, part of the Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5465.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5465.html?rss-feedid=6 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:36:58 CDT To prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza to pediatric patients, Mayo Clinic has temporarily revised visitation policy in pediatric units. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5464.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5464.html?rss-feedid=6 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:08:38 CDT Mayo Clinic today announces a two-day H1N1 vaccination clinic for Mayo patients who are currently pregnant, to be held on Friday, Oct. 23 and Monday, Oct. 26. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5460.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5460.html?rss-feedid=6 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:03:07 CDT Mayo Clinic clinicians and designers, along with colleagues from other institutions, have developed and tested a tool to involve patients more in their diabetes treatment and medication choices. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5454.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5454.html?rss-feedid=6 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:11:19 CDT Mayo Clinic surgical researchers are reporting a 93 percent success rate in recent animal tests of endoscopic repair of perforated ulcers. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5453.html?rss-feedid=6 http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-rst/5453.html?rss-feedid=6 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:54:11 CDT