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The Promise, Challenges, and Global Impact of AI Tools: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Jessie Fenske — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discuss recent news about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare.

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Heartbeats of gratitude: Scott Olson

Nicole Holman — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In a quiet suburb outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota, an ordinary Saturday took a sudden and alarming turn for Scott Olson when he began experiencing symptoms of ventricular tachycardia. Central to the care and treatment he'd receive at Mayo Clinic was the precise testing that was done by Mayo's Cardiac Pathology Lab, which uncovered the true cause of his erratic heart rhythm. That discovery not only clarified Scott's diagnosis, but also highlighted the critical role that advanced diagnostics plays in guiding successful patient outcomes.

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Lipid assay improves cardiovascular risk prediction: Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D.

Barbara J. Toman — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new MI-Heart Ceramides assay helps guide the management of patients with mildly to moderately high cholesterol. The test measures levels of lipids beyond cholesterol that boost cardiovascular risk.

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Unique testing helps identify cause of sudden cardiac death: Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., and Kate Kotzer, M.S., CGC

Barbara J. Toman — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., and Kate Kotzer, M.S., CGC, describe how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' postmortem genetic tests can provide answers after a sudden unexplained cardiac death. Test results are important for managing family members' risk for cardiovascular disease.

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Synthesizing cardiovascular genetic test results into a unified diagnosis for the patient

Chris Bahnsen — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

For over two decades, Mayo Clinic has been at the forefront of cardiovascular (CV) genetic testing. The current test menu features 24 different panels that span over 300 genes linked to inherited cardiovascular disorders, many of which are rare and challenging to diagnose. Whereas many labs operate in a “silo” — meaning they take a genetic specimen, test it, and then return a result with limited input — Mayo Clinic takes a much more expansive approach.

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Mayo Clinic’s Cardiac Monitoring Service sets stage for future of remote patient care around the globe

Chris Bahnsen — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Mayo Clinic’s cardiac (CV) remote monitoring service uses the compact MoMe Kardia cardiac monitoring device that yields a continuous, 24/7 stream of a patient’s ECG and motion data, no matter their location. Any troubling or burgeoning events are observed virtually the moment they occur, allowing one of Mayo Clinic’s certified rhythm analysis technicians to intervene and facilitate care in near real time. And this is only the beginning; remote patient services are the way of the future, and the future is already here.

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Ceramide testing helps shape individualized heart health treatment plan: Mark Kocak

Chris Bahnsen — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

An avid runner and fitness buff, Mark Kocak didn’t think he needed medication for his high cholesterol and hypertension. After coming to Mayo Clinic for ceramide testing, Mark knew exercise alone would not be enough to him on a path toward greater longevity.

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Genetic Testing for Inherited Cardiovascular Disorders

MCL Education — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this month's "Hot Topic," Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., discusses Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ up-to-date gene panel tests for cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias, connective tissue and vascular fragility disorders, dyslipidemias, and congenital heart disease.

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Our Staff, Our Stories: Darin Kittleson

Chris Bahnsen — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:45:00 +0000

From friendly neighbor, to a hero. Darin Kittleson was in the middle of his ordinary day snow plowing his driveway when he decided to plow his neighbor’s driveway, as well. That was when he heard the cry for help. Darin rushed inside as 911 was being called, he immediately started performing CPR, which in the end saved his neighbor’s life.

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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Lipoprotein Profile [Test in Focus]

Alyssa Frank — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey (Jeff) Meeusen, Ph.D., gives an overview of the new nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) lipoprotein profile available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories. He discusses when this testing should be ordered, how this testing improves upon previous testing approaches, and what clinical action can be taken due to the results of this testing.

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